MI Tech TV
Updates: Diva Tech Talk, MCWT, Comcast, Cannabis Conferences, 123Net Network Growth
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Oct. 14 - now MITech TV - Kathleen Norton-Schock update what’s happening with Diva Tech Talk and Michigan Council of Women In Technology. Michelle Gilbert updates the latest products
Detroit Influencers, Cyber Challenge, Cannabis Insurance, Benzinga Conference
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Oct. 7, Attorney Enrico Schaefer will talk about how Detroit has become a Hot influencer market. Kevin Hayes, Merit's CISO, will discuss the top 10 finalists named in the
More Golf, Cannabis Conference, Cannabis Water Treatment, Mobility Mondays
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast - Now MITech TV - Bruce Sizemore CEO of More Golf, talks about his Michigan-based speciality golf club manufacturing company. Thomas Tong talks about his Michigan Commercial Cannabis Conference
Breaking News
Decarbonizing Light-Duty Transportation In US: U-M Study Reveals How
ANN ARBOR—One of the goals outlined by the Biden administration's National Climate Task Force in
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Likely By Next Year
WASHINGTON DC - A former Food and Drug Administration official says he’d be "shocked" if
New Approach To Water Electrolysis For Green Hydrogen
BEIJING - Recent research into the demanding task of developing catalysts for hydrogen production has
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
iHemp Hour: How To Use Hemp Building Materials And Get Certification
LANSING - On iHemp Hour June 18 at noon, Dawn Schultz and Eric McKee of the
Michigan Recreational Marijuana Surpasses Medical Marijuana Weekly Sales
Six months into its existence, Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry hit a new milestone last week,
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
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February 2020 Legal U.S. Cannabis Demand Increases Full Percentage Point
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in
U-M Report: Hypoxic Dead Zone Size Of Connecticut To Appear This Summer In Gulf Of Mexico
ANN ARBOR - Farmland runoffs containing fertilizers and livestock waste from the Upper Midwest will
NextChallenge: Smart Cities – A Connected Tech Competition For Urban Areas
GRAND RAPIDS - Today's cities are facing many common challenges in the areas of safety,
Michigan Senate Committee Reports Energy Bills That Include Net Metering
LANSING - Two bills making major changes to Michigan’s utility and electric energy system, but
Hyundai Aiming for No. 2 In Green Vehicle Market
DETROIT - Hyundai has big plans for the “eco” market, with the maker planning to
Featured News
U.S. Cannabis Sales Could Top $72 Billion By 2030, Says Leading Researcher
NEW YORK - U.S. cannabis sales is estimated to rack up a whopping $57 billion by 2030, according to a top
Michigan Capital Network Adds New Executive to Leadership Team
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network, the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups and the management entity for four
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
Michigan
Workplace Productivity Trends – Are Employees More Productive In The Office Or At Home?
LANSING - Jabra recently revealed the top workplace productivity trends for 2018. The trends are
DNR: Michigan 1st In Nation To Use Drones To Search For PFAS
LANSING — In what is thought to be the first-ever use of drones to search
LTU To Host Sixth Annual Stormwater Summit Oct. 5
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host the sixth annual Regional Stormwater Summit Friday, Oct.
UM Shares Driverless Shuttle Experience In New Case Study
ANN ARBOR — As global interest in driverless vehicle services grows, the University of Michigan
Workplace Productivity Trends – Are Employees More Productive In The Office Or At Home?
LANSING - Jabra recently revealed the top workplace productivity trends for 2018. The trends are
DNR: Michigan 1st In Nation To Use Drones To Search For PFAS
LANSING — In what is thought to be the first-ever use of drones to search
LTU To Host Sixth Annual Stormwater Summit Oct. 5
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host the sixth annual Regional Stormwater Summit Friday, Oct.
UM Shares Driverless Shuttle Experience In New Case Study
ANN ARBOR — As global interest in driverless vehicle services grows, the University of Michigan
First Year Of Ohio Cannabis Sales Slower Than Expected
COLUMBUS - On the one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, some local retailers
What It Costs To Charge Tesla Monthly vs. Buying Gas For Chevy Equinox
DETROIT - Thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV)? It’s the more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
Tariffs Rock Auto Industry Driving Up Prices For US Consumers
DETROIT - President Trump said he launched his tariff program to force US and foreign
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Harvesting Clean Hydrogen Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis
ANN ARBOR—A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells. The device could also
NanoBio Closes $10 Million Series A Round, Changes Name To BlueWillow Biologics
ANN ARBOR — NanoBio Corp., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has changed its corporate name to BlueWillow Biologics in conjunction with the closing of a $10 million Series A financing. The company’s new
Kraig Labs Approved To Make Spider Silk In Vietnam – Used By US Army
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a biotech and advanced materials developer, announced it has been issued its Enterprise Registration Certificate required to begin its operations in Vietnam. Kraig is developing genetically engineered silkworms
Michigan Science Center, ITC Go the Distance On Informal Learning
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center and ITC Holdings Corp. will host a special Arbor Day program on Friday with schools throughout the state to highlight the museum’s new ECHO Distance Learning Program. ECHO, part
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
New Mobility Deployments and Thoughts on Infrastructure
DETROIT - I am excited to talk about a new round of real-world mobility deployments
Eaton Gets Power Converter Business For New Electric Truck
SOUTHFIELD—Eaton Corp. announced its eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC
J.D. Power: When It Comes To EV Apps, Kia Smokes Tesla
TROY—Electric vehicle owners are more than twice as likely to use the manufacturer’s mobile app
Digital and Mobile
Self-Driving Trucks Will Need Mechanics, Technicians To Fix Them On The Road
LOUISVILLE - Self-driving vehicles are one of the latest and hottest trends in transportation leaving
Mobile Monday Detroit Oct. 9 Focus: Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
DETROIT – In recent years, wearables, augmented reality and virtual reality have been gaining significant
Snyder Proclaims October Michigan Cybersecurity Awareness Month
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed October as Michigan’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, to highlight
WNJ Update: Michael Brady Explains Auto OEM Directed-Buy Agreements
ROYAL OAK - If you are a tech company looking to sell your products to
P.F. Chang’s Latest Data Breach Victim
SAN FRANCISCO - Restaurant chain P.F. Chang's confirmed that customer data and debit card information
Twitter Ranks No. 1 In Trusworthiness Of Websites
SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter has flown off with the highest score in a new report
Facebook To Unveil Ad Preference Feature To Screen What Users See
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook users who don't understand why they're seeing a certain ad on
Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Program Stops Hacks Before They Start
SAN FRANCISCO - Imagine a world where attackers seeking to gain access to your computer
Business and Finance
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
Airfoil Group Announces Reorganization To Meet Demands Of Project-Oriented Clients
ROYAL OAK - Lisa Vallee-Smith, the co-founder of Airfoil Communications, has reorganized her 18-year old
INFORUM Update: Spellbound Gets Net Patent For Augmented Reality Patient Care Product
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of Inforum’s InGAGE program, interviews Christina York from Spellbound
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology ConnectNet Social Networking Event March 8
NORTHVILLE - Join MCWT's ConnectNet Social, an opportunity to network and meet other individuals in
Grand Rapids Shefit Lands $250,000 Investment From Shark Tank
GRAND RAPIDS - Every budding entrepreneur comes up against the issue of financing. It isn’t
Deadline Nears For $440,000 Comcast Business Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs Contest
DETROIT – The deadline for the $440,000 Comcast Business Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs Competition is March
Aspirations In Computing To Honor 32 Young Women In STEAM March 5
EAST LANSING - Thirty-two young women from all over Michigan, representing the state’s upcoming technical
