MI Tech TV
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT Summer Happenings
ROYAL OAK -Kathleen Norton-Schock updates the recent podcasts she has done on her own show, Diva Tech Talk, as well as the upcoming events for the Michigan Council of Women In Technology - including its
Tamara Shoemaker Updates CyberPatriot Summer Camps For Michigan Students
ROYAL OAK - Tamara Shoemaker, Director, Detroit Mercy Center for Cyber Security & Intel Studies, updates the CyberPatriot summer camps offered across Michigan this summer for middle and high school students that want to learn
123Net’s Chuck Irvin Announces The 1000th Lit Building For Internet Provider
ROYAL OAK - Chuck Irvin, Director of Network Development, announced a major milestone for 123Net - the data center provider has lit its 1000th building, meaning that all the other businesses in these buildings now
Breaking News
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show
Comerica Bank’s Michigan Index Jumps 7.9 Percent In May
DETROIT – The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 7.9 percent annualized in the three
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Events For a2Tech360 Week Sept. 14-22
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has announced its events calendar for A2Tech360, featuring the
Tiny Hydrogen-Fueled Car Breaks World Distance Record
DELFT, Netherlands - While plug-in electric vehicles are the center of much hype, they aren’t
Vaping Products Treated Like Tobacco Under New Michigan Senate Bills
LANSING - A six-bill bipartisan package that includes treating vaping like a tobacco product and
Monthly Demand For Legal Cannabis Products In U.S. Increased By 0.9% In November
LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in the
Optimism Surrounds The Michigan Cannabis Market
LANSING- Although Michigan’s sales of recreational cannabis have lagged behind Illinois’ cash register totals, a
Report: Michigan Expected To Continue Growing Slower Than Nation
LANSING—Michigan’s largest employers anticipate the state’s economic growth will continue to lag that of the
Energy Choice Remains Thorny Issue As Debate On Michigan Energy Policies Kicks Off
LANSING - The Michigan Senate Energy and Technology Committee kicked off testimony from interested stakeholders
Changing Climate Conditions In Michigan Pose Emerging Public Health Threat
ANN ARBOR - Changing climate conditions, including warmer temperatures and an increased frequency of heavy
Rebuilding Together Oakland County Takes On 27 Projects April 30
FARMINGTON HILLS – Rebuilding Together Oakland County will take on 27 projects in eight Oakland
Sustainable Business Forum May 9 Meeting Features SpartanNash, Calvin College
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s May 9 meeting will feature a spotlight
Featured News
Supercomputer Predicts World Could End By 2050
LONDON, UK - A supercomputer that uses an advanced algorithm has predicted that the end of the world could be upon
CitySideVentures Offers Funding, Investment Opportunities
BIRMINGHAM - If you are a tech startup looking for seed funding, or if you are someone with a lot of
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Give $15.2 Million In 60 Grants
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (Health Fund) announced it will support 60 health projects and collaboratives across the state
Michigan
Ann Arbor Spark Honors 16 Companies With FastTrack Awards
ANN ARBOR — As part of the a2Tech360 series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK presented
LTU Architecture Exhibit In Italy Explores Acoustics, Sustainability
SOUTHFIELD – The intersection of design and sound is the focus of an art installation
Cyber Risk Insurance – Does Your Company Have The Right Plan In Place?
LANSING - How does your company use technology in its day-to-day operations? If you are
Lawrence Tech Expanding Real Estate For Growing Academic Programs
SOUTHFIELD – There’s a very sophisticated game of real estate musical chairs going on this
Ann Arbor Spark Honors 16 Companies With FastTrack Awards
ANN ARBOR — As part of the a2Tech360 series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK presented
LTU Architecture Exhibit In Italy Explores Acoustics, Sustainability
SOUTHFIELD – The intersection of design and sound is the focus of an art installation
Cyber Risk Insurance – Does Your Company Have The Right Plan In Place?
LANSING - How does your company use technology in its day-to-day operations? If you are
Lawrence Tech Expanding Real Estate For Growing Academic Programs
SOUTHFIELD – There’s a very sophisticated game of real estate musical chairs going on this
US Army To Equip Soldiers With Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Systems
WASHINGTON DC - On 3rd of July, the US Army expanded modular drone defense as
Michigan Ranked 6th For Top States For Business
LANSING - Michigan's insulation from the worst impacts of a trade war and federal budget
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport Gets $14.1 Million Grant To Build Runway Extension
KALAMAZOO— The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) is proud to announce it the receipt of
Study: Collapse Of Atlantic Currents That Warm Europe May Be Mitigated By Newly-Discovered System
NEW YORK - Key Atlantic Ocean currents that appear to be slowing down due to
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
U-M Center For The Discovery Of New Medicines Awards Seven New Grants
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Center for the Discovery of New Medicines has awarded early-stage funding for seven new drug discovery projects by faculty from across U-M. Six of the projects focus on
Michigan Science Center Finalist For US2020 STEM Coalition Challenge
DETROIT – The Michigan Science Center was named a finalist in the US2020 STEM Coalition Challenge, a competition for communities across the country to develop cross-sector partnerships bringing quality hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and
Red Level Interview: What A Managed Serviçe Provider Can Do For Your Business?
ROYAL OAK - Think of the last business partner you selected for your company. Was it your accountant, attorney or financial advisor? Evaluating your IT consulting firm and even more specifically, your managed service provider is one
Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and healthcare providers to become more diligent in protecting medical imaging equipment from cyber threats. In their new paper, “Know Your
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
48-Volt Quant Gets 600 Miles On A Tank Of “Salt Water
DETRIT - There is another energy storage system for electric vehicles starting to gain traction:
Daimler Rejects German Environmental Groups’ Demand To Stop Selling Combustion Engines By 2030
BERLIN (AP) — German automaker Daimler earlier this month dismissed a “cease and desist” demand
Lexus Holds World Premier of LF-Z Electrified Car
TOYOTA CITY, Japan – This week, Lexus held the world premiere of “LF-Z Electrified,” conceptual
Hercules Electric Vehicles Opens Series A Funding Period
DETROIT – Hercules Electric Vehicles is opening a $20 million Series A investment round managed
Digital and Mobile
Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority
Time Running Out For Free Registration To STEM Career Showcase At TIM Detroit
DETROIT – Time is running out to take advantage of FREE registration to attend the
Auxiom Hosts Free Cybersecurity Seminar For Business Sept. 12 At Bamboo Detroit
DETROIT - An educational event to show small to medium-sized businesses how to protect their
White House Approves Plan To Turn US Cyber Command Into Its Own Military Unit
WASHINGTON DC - The White House has approved a plan to turn the US Cyber Command into
Michigan InfraGard Great Lakes Regional Conference In Grand Rapids May 15
GRAND RAPIDS - Learn all about the risks to critical infrastructures and key resources and
Apple Publishes New Guidelines Regarding How Law Enforcement Can Request Data
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has published a new set of guidelines regarding how law enforcement
Former NSA Chief Defends Government Spying On US Citizens
WASHINGTON DC - It didn't take long for Gen. Keith Alexander, the recently retired director
aimWest Panel To Explore IT Security, Privacy May 21
GRAND RAPIDS - Technology is something that every business today depends upon in one way
Business and Finance
New Economy Initiative Awards Grant To LTU For Growth Of Small Manufacturers, Hardware Startups
SOUTHFIELD – The New Economy Initiative has awarded a one-year grant of $40,000 to the
PocketNest Fintech Startup Helps Investors Manage Their Financial Plans
ROYAL OAK - PocketNest is a Detroit-based fintech company built for people who are...people. Its
AI Replacing Human Headhunters? Executive Search Partners’ Erickson Says No Way
ROYAL OAK - I sensed a controversial story in an email I received predicting the demise
Monica Wheat Updates Techstars Startup Week Detroit – All This Week
ROYAL OAK - Startup Week Detroit Co-Founder Monica Wheat talks about her week-long entrepreneurial extravaganza
Comcast Business Opens $440,000 Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs Competition
DETROIT – How could your business use technology to help enhance your business? If you
Grand Angels Invests $3.5 Million In 12 Companies During 2015
HOLLAND - Grand Angels, one of nearly a dozen angel investing groups in Michigan, announced
M2 TechCast: Crain’s Detroit Business Henderson Talks Venture Capital
FERNDALE - Crain’s Detroit Business Reporter Tom Henderson appears on the Jan. 25 edition of
National VC Investment Goes To 133 MSAs – Ann Arbor Tops Michigan At 24th
WASHINGTON, DC - In the 2015 Venture Capital Report released Wednesday, Boston broke into the
