MI Tech TV
Michigan Marijuana Report To Cover Business Of Cannabis Sales In Michigan
ROYAL OAK - Long time media personality Dan Keelan announces on M2 TechCast that he's a partner in a new publication that will focus on the business of Legalized Marijuana in Michigan. M2 TechCast co-host
123Net’s Kandler Explains New Voice Over Fiber Service
ROYAL OAK - James Kandler, 123Net’s Chief Operations Officer, explains Voice services growth through integration with the company’s data center and fiber optic network. To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e157-123nets-james-kandler
Marijuana Business Online, MISBDC State Director, 123Net Voice Over Fiber, Stiennon On American Mercenary Hackers
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday Feb. 4, Dan Keelan will introduce an online publication covering the Michigan Marijuana business. Then J.D. Collins, the new State Director for the Michigan Small Business Development Center,
Breaking News
Biden Releases Road Map To Scale Up Nuclear, Hydrogen, And Energy Storage
WASHINGTON DC - Last week, the Department of Energy, or DOE, released a road map
MPSC Commissioner Outlines New Rules For Utilities When The Electricity Goes Out
LANSING - A million Michiganders lost power in two storms more than a month ago.
More US Electricity Generated By Renewables In 2022 Than Coal
WASHINGTON DC - Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the
Build-A-Business Seminar Series: Focus Four For Business Success
KALAMAZOO - The Build-A-Business seminar series is a year long series providing monthly sessions on
Detroit Chinese Business Association New Year’s Celebration Update
ROYAL OAK - Milan Stevanovich from the Detroit China Business Association joins Matt and Mike
GVSU Economist Predicts Slower Growth For 2019; Shallow Recession In Late 2019, Early 2020
GRAND RAPIDS — Despite slower growth for the local economy in 2019, West Michigan business
BullsEye New CEO Tisko Focuses On Upgrading Workforce Tech Talents, Custom Tech Support
SOUTHFIELD – On January 1, long-time BullsEye Telecom chief operating officer Tom Tisko assumed his
Grand Valley State University Names First Woman President
ALLENDALE - Philomena V. Mantella was named Tuesday as Grand Valley State University’s fifth president
Registration Open For NextEnergy’s Advanced Lighting Conference
LANSING – Want to learn more about advanced lighting products? Then NextEnergy’s Michigan Advanced Lighting
Wayne State Advanced Tech Education Center Earns LEED Gold
WARREN - A former Farmer Jack grocery store that Wayne State University renovated into its
Great Lakes Islands Added To Wildlife Refuge To Conserve Migratory Bird Habitat
GREEN BAY - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy on Wednesday
National Prize For Sustainable Energy Research Awarded To MSU Chemical Engineer
EAST LANSING - Richard Lunt, of the Michigan State University College of Engineering, has been
Featured News
GVSU Expands Class Offerings For Cannabis Tourism, Hospitality Industry
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students find their footing in the cannabis
Is Charging An EV Cheaper Than Filling A Car With Gas?
DETROIT - With gas prices going through the roof and showing no signs of slowing down, we’re seeing more people debate
Volvo Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Emit Water Vapor, Have 600-Mile Range
SWEDEN - Swedish auto-manufacturer Volvo Trucks has started testing long-haul trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells that only emit water vapor, the company announced this
Michigan
eCommerce Car Buying Service Now Available In Michigan
DETROIT — Is the Motor City ready to ditch the car dealer? Phoenix, Ariz.-based Carvana
AT&T Brings 4G LTE To 2 Of Michigan’s Smallest Towns
DETROIT — Two of Michigan’s smallest municipalities now have high-speed 4G LTE wireless service from
All Things Detroit, All Things Marketplace, Daily Detroit
ROYAL OAK - A majorly fun episode as we had a guest returning from waaaay
Detroit CIOs Plan Increased Hiring Second Half 2017
DETROIT — Detroit-area technology hiring is looking up for the second half of 2017, according
eCommerce Car Buying Service Now Available In Michigan
DETROIT — Is the Motor City ready to ditch the car dealer? Phoenix, Ariz.-based Carvana
AT&T Brings 4G LTE To 2 Of Michigan’s Smallest Towns
DETROIT — Two of Michigan’s smallest municipalities now have high-speed 4G LTE wireless service from
All Things Detroit, All Things Marketplace, Daily Detroit
ROYAL OAK - A majorly fun episode as we had a guest returning from waaaay
Detroit CIOs Plan Increased Hiring Second Half 2017
DETROIT — Detroit-area technology hiring is looking up for the second half of 2017, according
Ford Recalls 1 Million Cars To Fix Software Flaw In Rearview Camera
This may be one of the biggest recalls in history, with Ford Motor Company having
General Motors To Produce It’s Own EV Battery Pack By 2030
DETROIT - A breakthrough battery project started by General Motors in 2015 will produce a working
Best Slots to Play Online for Real Money in 2025
So here’s the thing. You go looking for online slots that pay real money and
How Automation Is Reshaping Energy Sector Job Roles
The energy sector is no stranger to innovation. From the development of directional drilling techniques
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Michigan Science Center Celebrates First Anniversary Of Innovative STEMinista Program
ROYAL OAK - Tony Matthews, PhD, the CEO of the Michigan Science Center talks about her innovative STEMinista program for middle school girls from fourth to eight grade to learn more about Science, Technology Engineering
Medicaid Expansion Boosts Access, Reduces Cost For Poor
ANN ARBOR - States that participated in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saw increased insurance rates and access to care, less worry about paying medical bills, but also longer wait times among low-income
How Does The GVSU Applied Medical Device Institute Help Entrepreneurs Negotiate The FDA Approval Process?
ROYAL OAK - What does it take for a medical device to get approved by the Federal Drug Administration for commercialization? Brent Nowak, PhD, executive director of the Applied Medical Device Institute of Grand Valley
LTU Summer Camps Introduce High School Students To STEM
ROYAL OAK -Lisa R. Kujawa, the Assistant Provost for Enrollment at Lawrence Technological University, joined M2 TechCast to highlight the summer camp schedule coming this July at LTU, where more than two dozen camps will
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
University Of Michigan’s New Ford Motor Co. Robotics Complex
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are opening a state-of-the-art facility dedicated
2021 GAMIC Finalists Named – Competition April 12 During SAE International
DETROIT - GAMIC has selected 11 Automotive and Mobility Start-Up Companies for the 13th Annual
Electric Truck Maker Rivian Moving Some Michigan Sperations To California
Rivian, which quickly made a name for itself with the all-electric R1S SUV and R1T pickup, and just
Report: Many Consumers Still Wary Of Self-Driving Cars
LIVONIA—Only two in five respondents in a new survey trust low-speed self-driving cars under ideal
Digital and Mobile
Cybersecurity Requirements Looming For Michigan Manufacturers – Defense Department Requirements Take Effect This Year
PLYMOUTH - Cybersecurity guidelines required by the Department of Defense are likely to have an
5 Tips For Secure Passwords That Are Easy To Remember…And A Little Extra Advice
ROCHESTER HILLS - Just about every business these days is getting hacked. For example, at
New CIA Director Pompeo Wants To Track Info From Social Media Accounts
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Mike Pompeo will lead the Central Intelligence Agency, after the US
Facebook Now Lets You Lock Down Logins With Hardware Token – A Key
SAN FRANCISCO - If you're worried someone's trying to hack into your Facebook account, now
France Target Of NSA Spying – Newspaper Contends
PARIS, France - The United States may be in hot water with France following reports
IBM Announces 2-Factor Authentication For Mobile eCommerce
ZURICH, Switzerland - Taking a page from the way banks and web sites use two-factor
Hackers Now Attacking Web Users To Gain Access To Computerized Devices
SAN FRANCISCO - For the first time since Akamai started data-gathering in 2008, Microsoft-DS -
NSA Director Alexander May Take Early Retirement In Wake Of Prism Spy Scandal
WASHINGTON DC - After eight years as the longest-serving leader of the National Security Agency,
Business and Finance
Feedback-Seeking CEOs Boost Business Performance
ANN ARBOR - For chief executive officers who want to boost their company's bottom line,
Pitch n’ Pontiac, Momentum Biz Plan Competition Offer Cash Prizes For Startups
DETROIT - Calling all startups and small businesses, Michipreneur has found more pitch opportunities that
Co-Working Space Bamboo Detroit Adds Another Floor In Downtown Detroit
DETROIT - Blogger turned entrepreneur Amanda Lewan announced this week that she has signed a
Toyota Launches AI Ventures To Provide Early-Stage Financing To Tech Startups
LOS ALTOS, Ca. - Toyota Research Institute will invest an initial $100 million to launch
