MI Tech TV
Diva Tech Talk, Michigan Council of Women In Technology Updates From Norton-Schock
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for your monthly update on what's happening with her own podcast series, called Diva Tech Talk, and with her favorite women technology group, the Michigan Council of Women in
MySwimPro No. 1 Fitness App For Swimming – Invest Detroit Venture Portfolio Company
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea interviews Fares Ksebati, Co-Founder & CEO, MySwimPro, an Invest Detroit Ventures portfolio company. MySwimPro is the number one fitness application for the fastest growing sport in the world. MySwimPro is accessible
Backstage Ventures Seeks To Invest In Startups Founded By People Of Color, Women, LGBT
ROYAL OAK - Monica Wheat introduces her Backstage Accelerator for people of color, women and the LBGT community, whom traditionally have difficulty getting funding. Detroit is one of four Backstage Accelerators worldwide. Monica Wheat To
Breaking News
Biggest Games Coming in 2023: All the Release Dates You Need to Know
SAN FRANCISCO - The last couple of years have been hard on the games industry. The COVID-19
Rick French, CEO Of French/West/Vaughan, Explains Why He Purchased Birmingham-Based Millerschin Group
ANN ARBOR - Mobility and transportation focused Millerschin Group was acquired by French/West/Vaughan, an independently
Handling Cash In Your Business? Data Financial Has Tech Solutions
ANN ARBOR - If your retail business needs to process a lot of cash -
As Russia Destroys Homes, Ukrainian Hemp Builder Builds More
LIEV, Ukraine - Before Russia launched its senseless and brutal war on Ukraine, builder Sergiy
Record 700,000 Plus Michigan Workers Employed In Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
DETROIT – Advanced manufacturing employment in Michigan reached new heights in 2018 with more than
DTE Energy, Consumers Energy Accelerate Plans For Cleaner Energy
DETROIT - Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Friday said they are accelerating plans to produce
ERP Provider Central Data Acquires Wholesale Distribution Consultant Lowery Systems
FARMINGTON HILLS – Enterprise Resource Management provider Central Data has acquired St. Louis, MO., based
Saturday National Free Comic Book Day Courtesy Lexus
DETROIT - May 5 is not only Cinco de Mayo but also National Free Comic
DNR Seeks Input On Update Of Wildlife Division Strategic Plan
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources currently is seeking public comment on the
How Michigan Can Meet Its Clean Power Plan Targets
LANSING - Michigan is well-positioned to meet its Clean Power Plan standards - In fact,
Sustainable Business Forum Focus Jan. 11 On Paris Climate Change Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a luncheon highlighting global and
Gov. Rick Snyder Taps DNR Director To Serve As DEQ Interim Director
LANSING - Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Keith Creagh will serve as interim director
Featured News
$26,000 Solar Car Will Debut This Year
SAN DIEGO - California startup Aptera has purchased a factory for its solar cars — and instead of rolling down an assembly
TCNewTech Reverse Pitch And Networking Event July 5
TRAVERSE CITY - Join the TCNewTech Community for our (Reverse) Pitch & Networking Event on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at The
Grand Valley State University Cannabis Tourism Classes Filling Rapidly
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University in West Michigan has expanded its Cannabis Tourism and Hospitality curriculum and the fall classes
Michigan
IRS Prepares To Issue ACA Employer Responsibility Penalties
LANSING - At long last, it looks as though the IRS is finally gearing up
Secure 24 To Be Purchased By NTT Communications, World’s 4th Largest Telephone Company
SOUTHFIELD — Secure-24 - formally, Secure-24 Intermediate Holdings Inc. - will soon be purchased by
UM Study: EVs Not Always Cleaner Than Gas Vehicles — Depends On The Country
ANN ARBOR — Gasoline vehicles would produce lower emissions than the average battery-electric vehicle only
Society Of Manufacturing Engineers Installs 2018 Officers
DEARBORN – SME, founded as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, installed its 2018 officers at
IRS Prepares To Issue ACA Employer Responsibility Penalties
LANSING - At long last, it looks as though the IRS is finally gearing up
Secure 24 To Be Purchased By NTT Communications, World’s 4th Largest Telephone Company
SOUTHFIELD — Secure-24 - formally, Secure-24 Intermediate Holdings Inc. - will soon be purchased by
UM Study: EVs Not Always Cleaner Than Gas Vehicles — Depends On The Country
ANN ARBOR — Gasoline vehicles would produce lower emissions than the average battery-electric vehicle only
Society Of Manufacturing Engineers Installs 2018 Officers
DEARBORN – SME, founded as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, installed its 2018 officers at
SBAM Entrepreneurship Score Card Shows Michigan Losing Edge In New Business Openings, Employment Tightening
LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to
Michigan High Speed Internet Program Draws 32 Applicants In First Round, Second Round Soon
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Michigan High-Speed Internet Office
DTE Energy Developing Solar Park For Ford That Is 100% Carbon-Free And Renewable Energy
DETROIT - DTE Energy broke ground this morning on a 100-megawatt solar array near Coldwater,
$16 Million In Grants Available to Help Michigan Businesses Grow, Retain Workforce
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced that approximately $16
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Genomenon Debuts Version 1.3 Of Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR – Genomenon has announced version 1.3 of its Mastermind genomic search engine that adds new tools to help clinicians quickly find authoritative research related to their patients genomic mutations and a new suite
Esperion Therapeutics Files Initial Public Offering For $150 Million
ANN ARBOR — The cholesterol-fighting drug developer Esperion Therapeutics Tuesday announced an initial public offering of $150 million of its common stock. Esperion also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up
Heat-Conducting Plastic Could Lead To Lighter Electronics, Cars
ANN ARBOR - Advanced plastics could usher in lighter, cheaper, more energy-efficient product components, including those used in vehicles, LEDs and computers - if only they were better at dissipating heat. A new technique that
Michigan Opts Into FirstNet First Responder Wireless Broadband Network
RESTON, Va. - Michigan will become the 10th state or territory to adopt first responder advanced technologies by opting in to FirstNet, an AT&T specialized wireless broadband network. AT&T, in a public-private partnership with FirstNet,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Consumers Energy Offers $3 Million In Rebates For EV Charging Stations At Businesses
JACKSON—Consumers Energy announced a new program, PowerMI Fleet, which will offer Michigan businesses a total
DOE Report Looks At Which US States Have The Most EV Charging Points Per Vehicle
WASHINGTON DC - According to a new report from the DOE, there are now 25
Will American Auto Industry Survive The Shift To Mobility As A Service
DETROIT - At the dawn of the 20th century there were hundreds, if not thousands,
BorgWarner, MTU, Others To Collaborate On Connected Vehicles
HOUGHTON—Michigan Technological University, BorgWarner, and other industry partners will collaborate on a 27-month, $1.99 million
Digital and Mobile
Red Level Free Webinar May 24 Will Show Businesses How To Make Workforce Mobile, And Secure
NOVI - Can you ensure your data is secure while your workforce is on the
Trump Signs Order To Bolster U.S. Cybersecurity, Protect Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to bolster the
Mobile Monday Grand Rapids May 15 Event Focus On Big Data
GRAND RAPIDS - Mobile Monday Grand Rapids will tackle Big Data at the organization’s upcoming
CyberSecurity Headlines: French Election Email Bomb…Computer Apps Eavesdropping…Two Factor Banking Hacked
DETROIT - Richard Stiennon is an internationally recognized security analyst and author with a sharp eye
Bank-Hacking SpyEye Architect Pleads Guilty To Wire, Bank Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO - The alleged architect of the bank-hacking malware SpyEye, which is said to
Former Michigan CIO Theis Promoted To President Dewpoint
LANSING - Former Michigan Chief Information Officer Ken Theis has been promoted to president of
13 Charged With Using Card Skimmers To Scam $2 Million From Gas Stations
NEW YORK - Prosecutors have charged 13 defendants with using card skimmers installed at gas
Snapchat’s Captcha-Style Image Verification Hacked After Debut
SAN FRANCISCO - One security researcher has proven how Snapchat's new verification system can be
Business and Finance
PlanetM Landing Zone Video: A Home For Autonomous Vehicle Startups In Detroit
DETROIT - Earlier this month, the PlanetM Landing Zone was launched at the WeWork center
How To Split Equity Equitably For Your Startup
ANN ARBOR - It's a question every startup struggles with—how to divide the equity before
U-M Tech Transfer Reports Record Number Of New Inventions
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers reported 444 new inventions, up from last year's
Brain Activity Predicts Crowdfunding Outcomes Better Than Self-Reports – Really
ANN ARBOR - Surveys and self-reports are a time-honored way of trying to predict consumer
Startup Weekend Targets Kids 12-18 For November Mixer
DETROIT - Startup Weekend, the popular weekend long event for starting a company, is
Akadeum Life Sciences Closes $1 Million Investment Round
DETROIT - New startup Akadeum Life Sciences closed a round of funding this month that brings them
U-M Battery Spin-Out Sakti3 Sold To Dyson For $90 Million
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan spin-out, Sakti3, has been acquired by vacuum cleaner manufacturer
Blaze Medical Devices Wins $150,000 SBIR Grant
ANN ARBOR - Blaze Medical Devices has been awarded a $150,000 Phase I Small Business
