MI Tech TV
Cannabusiness Seminar, Securatech, Griffin Secure Transport, Sensi Park Update
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Sept. 16, Attorney Travis Coperhaver from the Cannabis Legal Group will highlight their upcoming seminar “Cultivating A Successful Cannabusiness.” Rudy Patros Sr., owner of Securatech, will discuss setting up
Backstage Capital, Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference, Pros And Cons Of Open Source Software
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Sept. 9 - Now MITech TV - Monica Wheat, Managing Director Backstage Capital, updates progress at her accelerator. Michelle Richards, Executive Director Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, provides details
C3 Industries, Detroit FinTech Bay, MIVideoStudio, LTU Update
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Aug. 26, Joel Ruggiero, co-founder and chief horticulturist of C3 Industries, will announce 20 cannabis dispensaries statewide. Maissan Almaskati, chief executive officer of the FinTech Consortium in the United
Breaking News
Federal Cannabis Legalization Won’t Happen Soon, Analyst Predicts
WASHINGTON DC - Further consolidation of the cannabis industry and more cross-border transactions and listings
Both Democrats And Republicans Push For Disclosure Of Government Records On UFOs
WASHINGTON DC - In what could be bombshell testimony that leads to a greater push
US Climate Law Is Turbocharging Clean Energy Technology
FRANKFORT, Ky. — On a recent day under the July sun, three men heaved solar
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand Raking In $750,000 Monthly
SAN FRANCISCO - The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru
AndCan Index: Demand For US Legal Cannabis Products Rebounds In April
EAST LANSING - Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States rebounded in April
Traverse Legal Represents AirBnB Hosts In Battle Over COVID-19 Refunds
ANN ARBOR - Enrico Schaefer from Traverse Legal talks about how his firm is representing
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
Israeli Start-Up Developing Battery You Can Refill At A Gas Station
TEL AVIV - When the lithium-ion battery in a car like the Nissan Leaf or
Advisory Group Recommends Waukesha Lake Michigan Withdrawal With Caveats
LANSING - Waukesha could qualify to draw its water from Lake Michigan, but only with
Environmental Group Sues To Stop Oil Flow Through Straits Pipeline
LANSING - The National Wildlife Federation announced Monday that it had sued to block operation
Michigan Energy Plan: Nofs Talks Changes To Bidding, Finding Votes
LANSING - Sen. Mike Nofs told Gongwer News Service on Monday that he had met
Featured News
Electric Vehicles Getting Solid-State Battery – Less Expensive, Safer
DETROIT - QuantumScape, a start-up battery company that produces batteries for electric vehicles, delivered its prototype to a number of automakers.
The Chevy Bolt A Red Hot Deal – Until March
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt is already a great enough deal to get our Electrek Vehicle of the Year award, but after
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
January 2018 Michigan Meteor Provides Trove Of Scientific Insights
ANN ARBOR — On the night of Jan. 16, a meteor burst in the skies
Startup Offers App To Stop Expense Account Fraud
WASHINGTON TWP. — A suburban Detroit startup called Validu has introduced an app and software
American Center For Mobility CEO Departs – Replaced By MDOT Director Steudle
YPSILANTI TWP. — John Maddox, the initial president and CEO of the American Center for
WMU Partners With Merit To Offer Cybersecurity Training, Certification
KALAMAZOO — Western Michigan University is expanding educational opportunities in cybersecurity under a new collaboration
January 2018 Michigan Meteor Provides Trove Of Scientific Insights
ANN ARBOR — On the night of Jan. 16, a meteor burst in the skies
Startup Offers App To Stop Expense Account Fraud
WASHINGTON TWP. — A suburban Detroit startup called Validu has introduced an app and software
American Center For Mobility CEO Departs – Replaced By MDOT Director Steudle
YPSILANTI TWP. — John Maddox, the initial president and CEO of the American Center for
WMU Partners With Merit To Offer Cybersecurity Training, Certification
KALAMAZOO — Western Michigan University is expanding educational opportunities in cybersecurity under a new collaboration
When You Include Medical Marijuana, Ohio Posts $1 Billion In Legal Cannabis Sales Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis enthusiasts have smoked up slightly more than $1 billion in licensed
US Researchers Discover $8.4 Billion Treasure Trove Lying Around
AUSTIN - While America has long depended on China for rare earth elements, perhaps America’s
General Motors Bringing Back Bolt EV, Chevy’s Most Affordable Electric Car
DETROIT - Most new EVs in the U.S. still cost over $55,000, but luckily for
EV Sales Spiking As $7,500 Tax Credit Set To End On Sept. 30 Thanks To Trump
DETROIT - Analysts say sales on EVs have been strong as some buyers push to
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
LTU Version Of Global Game Jam Helps Students Develop New Video Games
ROYAL OAK - Last month, Lawrence Technological University host its version of Global Game Jam where 30 developers came together to create new video games in a 48-hour marathon. There wasn't much sleep but there was
Clues To Aging Found In STEM Cells’ Genomes
ANN ARBOR—Little hints of immortality are lurking in the stem cells of fruit flies. Stem cells that produce sperm use a genetic trick to stay perpetually young across generations, researchers at the University of Michigan
Wayne State Receives $1 million NSF Grant To Support Commuter Students In Engineering
DETROIT - A team of Wayne State University faculty was awarded $1 million from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) initiative for a new program called ACCESS: Achieving Commuter
Saphetor, Genomenon Agree To Share Genomic Variant Data Between Platforms
ANN ARBOR - Saphetor S.A., a precision medicine analysis company and Genomenon Inc., a genomic literature search engine company, have signed an agreement to share genomic variant data between their software platforms. Genomenon’s Mastermind Genomic
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Rivian Will Open $4.6 Million Service Support Center As It Prepares For First Vehicle Sales
PLYMOUTH - Rivian, the electric vehicle startup that’s gearing up for an initial public offering, continues
Congress To Revamp Up Consumer Incentives For Plug-In Electric Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
Consumers Energy Plans 200 Fast Charging EV Stations By 2024
JACKSON—Officials at the Jackson-based electric and gas utility Consumers Energy said the company would celebrate
Digital and Mobile
After Equifax Breach: Hurricanes Overshadow Massive Cybersecurity Story
GRAND LEDGE - As all eyes turned toward the Caribbean and Florida this week in
Homeland Security Bans Agencies From Using Kaspersky Cybersecurity Products
WASHINGTON DC - Homeland Security is banning Russia-based Kaspersky Lab from doing business with the
Report: 1.65 Million Computers Targeted By Cryptocurrency Mining Malware In 2017
MOSCOW - More than 1.65 million computers were targeted by cryptocurrency mining malware attacks in
Russian Hacker Campaign Aimed At Potentially Taking Down U.S. Power Grid
SAN JOSE, Ca. - The horror story scenario of taking down electrical power grids has
Internet Of Things Poses Risks, Rewards For Cyber Security Professionals
GRAND RAPIDS ? The Internet of Things, where it seems everything from wearable computers to
Goggle Ups Cyber Security On Apps With Text Message Verification
SAN FRANCISCO - In an effort to block unauthorized use of its Google Apps services,
Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Series Set For June 25 In Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Series 2014 will serve as a follow up
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
Business and Finance
Shyft Gets Work On New Isuzu Medium-Duty Trucks
NOVI - Shyft Group Inc. has been selected has been selected to produce additional options in
Masco Creates $50 Million Venture Capital Fund To Fund Home Improvement Innovations
LIVONIA—Masco Corp. announced the establishment of Masco Ventures, which will invest in companies that advance
Commerce Department Invests $2.4 Million in CARES Act To Expand Manufacturing Skills Programs at Alpena Community College
ALPENA – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $2.4 million
Kalamazoo Pulls Southwest Michigan First Funding After Chatfield Appointment
KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo City Commission unanimously voted to withdraw $10,000 in annual funding for Southwest
Lansing Opens Green Light Business Plan Competition – Top Prize $50,000
LANSING - Get your business plan ready to go! In Lansing, the Green Light Business
MCWT Webinar Feb. 16 To Discuss Volunteering To Advance Your Career
SOUTHFIELD - During a webinar on Feb. 16, Rosemary Bayer, Michigan Council for Women in
DTX Launch Detroit Accepting Applications For Student Tech Accelerator
DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit, a 10-week technology startup accelerator for college students and recent
I-Corps Energy And Transportation Training Program Accepting Applications
DETROIT - Researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the I-Corps Energy and Transportation
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
