MI Tech TV
Cannabis Legal Group, Industry Association, Stock Predictions, Jungle Control
ROYAL OAK – Barton Morris, founder of the Cannabis Legal Group, will discuss the roadside oral fluid testing pilot program. Ryan Basore has launched a line of cannabis products called Redemption, and helped launch the Michigan
Supported Intelligence, Cyber Patriot, Great Lakes Hemp Supplements, MILegalize
ROYAL OAK – On M2 Techcast Nov. 4 – Now MITech TV – Economist Patrick Anderson will announce his Artificial Intelligence company, Supported Intelligence, has been awarded a patent. Chris Sorensen will explain the Cyber
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and now the Cannabis business, will have a guest host in November – Rick Thompson, owner of the Cannabis Business Development
Breaking News
AI-Made Deepfake Political Ads Targeted By Michigan Lawmakers
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes in
Defense Department Just Released A UFO Report
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence just released
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
Ford Reshuffles Top Management As UAW Strike Drags On
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co on Wednesday announced a management rejig, promoting combustion vehicle unit
Panic-Buying, Pot Delivery, Social Distancing: What’s Next For Cannabis During COVID-19 Crisis?
CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Goes Online
DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
M2 Techcast: NextEnergy CEO Provides Details On $100K NextChallenge
ROYAL OAK - The winner of NextChallenge: Smart Cities will be awarded up to $80,000
Study: CO2 Emissions Will Thaw More Arctic Permafrost Strengthening Climate Change
HOUGHTON - Carbon dioxide emissions from dry and oxygen-rich environments will likely strengthen the climate
Sustainable Business Forum June 20 Spotlights Renewable Energy Challenges
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s June 20 meeting will feature a spotlight
Schuette, Miller Post Letter Against Waukesha Diversion
LANSING - With a final decision expected next week, Attorney General Bill Schuette joined the
Featured News
Curated Cannabis Tourism, Cannabis Event Package For 2023
MUSKEGON - Cannabis Tourism is starting to become a major play in Michigan. Springing up to serve this market is Derive
Google Debuts End-To-End Encryption For Gmail
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google announced on Friday that it's adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to Gmail on the web, allowing enrolled
Lear To Build $112 Million Expansion In SE Michigan, Traverse City EV Components
GRAND RAPIDS - Tier 1 automotive supplier Lear Corp. plans a $112.5 million expansion at three facilities in southeastern Michigan and Traverse
Michigan
Kraig Finalizing First Shipment Of Genetically Engineered Silkworms
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that it is finalizing the first
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Top 10 Michigan Senate Districts and Top 15 Michigan House Districts Most Likely To Flip
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control,
KVCC Announces ‘Going Pro’ Skilled Trades Course Offerings
KALAMAZOO — Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Groves Center has announced a full lineup of Going
Kraig Finalizing First Shipment Of Genetically Engineered Silkworms
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that it is finalizing the first
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Top 10 Michigan Senate Districts and Top 15 Michigan House Districts Most Likely To Flip
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control,
KVCC Announces ‘Going Pro’ Skilled Trades Course Offerings
KALAMAZOO — Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Groves Center has announced a full lineup of Going
Why Slottyway is Perfect for Slot and Poker Lovers
Introduction to Slottyway: Your Gateway to Online Casino Excitement In the thrilling universe of online
Why the Play Regal Casino FAQ Helps Players
Introduction Let's face it, navigating the world of online casinos can sometimes feel like wandering
$7,500 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Expires Sept. 30
DETROIT - A brand new, out-of-the blue Sept. 30 deadline to buy an EV could be
Ohio State Budget Excludes Voter-Backed Pot Social Equity And Jobs Program
COLUMBUS - With the passage of the state budget and lawmakers going on recess until
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Vestaron Seeks $12 Million Investment To Commercialize Spider Venom Pesticide
KALAMAZOO - Vestaron Corp. seeks to raise $12 million in investments to enable the company to bring to market its environmentally friendly pesticide based on spider venom. Vestaron closed in late June on the first
Michigan Science Center CEO Matthews Leaves STEM-Hub; Replaced By COO
DETROIT - Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the Michigan Science Center, has left the downtown Detroit STEM-hub to pursue other opportunities in the STEM community. Matthews was the facility’s first full-time CEO. Her departure
Hygieia Does Deal To Make Insulin Guidance Service Available For Blue Cross Blue Shield Customers At No Cost
LIVONIA - Digital Insulin enhancement company, Hygieia, has cut a three-year deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to make its Nav Insulin Guidance Service available at no cost and with no co-pays to
Where’s The Coolest Place For Techies This Summer? Michigan Science Center
ROYAL OAK - Where’s the coolest place to be this summer? Why the Michigan Science Center, so says CEO Tonya Matthews in this interview on M2 TechCast. With hands-on exhibits, shows, films, camps, events and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
DTE Energy To Help Businesses Electrify Their Fleets
DETROIT — DTE Energy announced that its electric vehicle charging program, Charging Forward, is now
Democrats’ Electric Vehicle Push Could Give GM, Ford, Stellantis EV Sales Edge
WASHINGTON DC - Democrats’ effort to spur electric vehicle (EV) adoption has set off an
Automotive Hall Of Fame Names Industry Influencer Awardees, Distinguished Service Citation
DEARBORN – Postponed from 2020, the annual Induction and Awards Ceremony for the Automotive Hall
The Holy Grail Is Here: A Stable, Solid-State, Lithium-Metal Battery
DETROIT - Lithium-ion batteries are the backbone of most of today’s electronic devices, including electric
Digital and Mobile
TIEDetroit Brings Mobility Competition To TIECon Detroit Nov. 9
GRAND RAPIDS - TIEDetroit and Kyyba Xcelerator have partnered to bring a Mobility Competition to TiECon Detroit.
Wearables To Boost Security Of Voice-Based Log-In
ANN ARBOR - A security-token necklace, ear buds or eyeglasses developed at the University of
North American Cyber Summit Names Keynotes, Featured Speakers
LANSING - The North American International Cyber Summit 2017 hosted by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder,
Supported Intelligence Partners With U-M Engineering Students To Develop Connected Vehicle Traffic Management Tool
ANN ARBOR - Supported Intelligence announced it is partnering with a team of University of
5 Unanswered Questions About The 1.2 billion Passwords Stolen By Russian Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - There?s still much that?s unclear about Tuesday?s revelation that a small group
Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon In Traverse City Aug. 12
TRAVERSE CITY ? The Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Series moves to Traverse City on Aug.
General (Ret.) Keith Alexander Pivoting To The Enterprise
BIRMINGHAM - According to a report in Foreign Policy, former NSA head Keith Alexander has
EMU Senior One Of 11 Nationwide To Win Scholarhip To Study Cyber Security
YPSILANTI ? A senior at Eastern Michigan University has received one of just 11 scholarships
Business and Finance
Accelerate Michigan Names 24 Semi-Finalists For $1 Million Startup Competition
DETROIT - Twenty-four semi-finalists were named Wednesday to compete in the $1 million Accelerate Michigan
Guardhat Secures $20M Series A Funding
DETROIT — Guardhat, developer of a smart hard hat that monitors worker safety and health
Marshall Plan For Talent Gets 88 Submissions In Phase 1 Of $100 Million Challenge
LANSING - More than 800 businesses, educators and community organizations have committed to pursuing Marshall
Winning Futures Gets $150,000 Grant From Dresner Foundation For Workforce Prep
WARREN - Winning Futures announced a two-year $150,000 grant award from the Vera and Joseph
42 Teams Compete For $1 Million In Prizes In Rice Business Plan Competition
HOUSTON – Forty-two teams hailing from some of the world’s top universities - including two
M2 TechCast: Ken Kousky Discusses Blue Water Angels’ Record $4.5 Million In 2015 Investments
FERNDALE - Ken Kousky, president of Blue Water Angels, talks about the record investing year
M2 TechCast: Young Basile’s Schonberger Explains Why Prior Art Searches Needed Before A Patent Application Is Filed
FERNDALE - Keith Schonberger, an attorney with the law firm of Young Basile, outlines what
FUEL: Detroit Returns April 21 With All-Star Lineup – But Expensive Ticket Prices
DETROIT - Last year was the first year that FUEL: Detroit, a leadership conference led
