MI Tech TV
What Executive Level Jobs Are Available This Fall?
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, returns to MITech TV to talk about the status of executive level hiring in the marketplace this fall. In this video interview, he said
New Line Processing Offers Line of Credit For Michigan Cannabis Customers
ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries, and customers have had a difficult time trying to use Visa and Mastercard to pay for transactions. Since cannabis remains a federal schedule 1 drug - along with cocaine
Dynamic_Carbon_Credits Using Carbon Sequestration
Dynamic Carbon Credits combat climate change through a unique technique called carbon sequestration. Imagine a world where trees aren't just a source of beauty, but also a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.
Breaking News
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
Public Survey Opens On Visionary Rail Link — Could Michigan Get An “Orient Express-Style” Train Between Ann Arbor And Traverse City?
ANN ARBOR - A statewide planning effort has kicked off a public survey that could
West Michigan Economy Remains Soft Heading Into 2026, Lagging State and National Momentum
GRAND RAPIDS - As 2026 approaches, new survey data suggests the West Michigan economy continues
Public Service Commission Approves Data Centers Huge Electricity Use But Protects Residents Rates
LANSING — Michigan regulators on Thursday adopted landmark standards for the booming data center industry with
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
Small Business Optimism Fell In October To Lowest Reading Of 2025
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
Aquinas College Wins First Place In Food Organics Category in The “Campus Race to Zero Waste
GRAND RAPIDS – Aquinas joined more than 2.7 million college students and staff across the
Don’t Panic If You See Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan High-Voltage Lines
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Game-Changing Research Unlocks New Wind Energy Potential
NEW YORK - When you consider today’s industrial wind turbine, you likely picture the windmill design, technically
Amazon’s High Desert-Based Solar Farm With AI Operational
SEATTLE - Amazon officials recently announced that its first solar farm-plus-battery energy storage project has
Former Detroit Free Press Reporter Rachel Konrad Named To Next Gen Foods Board
DETROIT - Next Gen Foods has named former Tesla and Impossible Foods executive Rachel Konrad as its
A2Tech360 Oct. 1-8 In Ann Arbor
Two Weeks Until a2Tech360! October 1 – 8, 2021 We’re excited to announce four new
DISHER Appoints Joe Dyer as New President
ZEELAND —Joe Dyer has been selected as the new President of Disher and will succeed
Hypersonic Jet Can Fly From NYC To London In Less Than An Hour
ATLANTA - Supersonic flight is arriving—in a hurry. In the last 18 months, Boom has successfully tested
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Pre-Rolls Will Be Available At Ohio Dispensaries This Year
CLEVELAND - Ohio dispensaries may soon be selling pre-rolled joints, per protocols released by the
Featured News
Tesla Plans To Build Robotaxis And Robots, Not Electric Vehicles
NEW YORK - With the exception of the struggling Cybertruck, Tesla hasn’t released an entirely new electric car in five years.
Ann Arbor Creating City-Owned Utility Of Microgrids And Geothermal Energy
ANN ARBOR - Most new renewable energy projects take the form of massive wind or solar farms. Ann Arbor, Michigan, is
Walmart And Sam’s Club Adding Fast Chargers In Its Parking Lot To Fit Tesla And Non Tesla EVs
NEW YORK - Walmart has just jumped right into the world of electric cars, but no, it is not going to
Michigan
Winners Named In Michigan Virtual’s EdTech Pitch Event
LANSING—A Lapeer-based developer of affordable, hands-on STEM education kits for students earned the $10,000 first
Scientists Create Tech That Could Save Fruit Crops From Frosts
NEW YORK - Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service have pinpointed a
Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Digitally Lowers Its Fabric Roof
DETROIT - The US luxury automaker just hit another homerun – the 2025 Cadillac Escalade
ITC Holdings Gets New President, Michigan President Whitelocke Promoted To Senior VP
NOVI–ITC Holdings Corp., the electric grid operator, announced the promotion of Krista Tanner to president
Winners Named In Michigan Virtual’s EdTech Pitch Event
LANSING—A Lapeer-based developer of affordable, hands-on STEM education kits for students earned the $10,000 first
Scientists Create Tech That Could Save Fruit Crops From Frosts
NEW YORK - Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service have pinpointed a
Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Digitally Lowers Its Fabric Roof
DETROIT - The US luxury automaker just hit another homerun – the 2025 Cadillac Escalade
ITC Holdings Gets New President, Michigan President Whitelocke Promoted To Senior VP
NOVI–ITC Holdings Corp., the electric grid operator, announced the promotion of Krista Tanner to president
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Pre-Rolls Will Be Available At Ohio Dispensaries This Year
CLEVELAND - Ohio dispensaries may soon be selling pre-rolled joints, per protocols released by the
How Implementing Rv55 Technology Enhances Business Communication
In an era where business communication demands rapid and reliable solutions, RV55 technology stands out
The Problem With Trying to Look “Professional” Online
What Businesses Get Wrong About Looking Professional Online For many businesses, the goal of a
When Startups Need Space Beyond the Office
Startups don’t exactly begin the office war with a huge team. They are small and
Top Email Security Weak Points That Lead to Account Takeovers
Most account takeovers do not look like hacking. No one is breaking through firewalls or
Advanced Technologies
Stefanini Group Announces AI Appreciation Day, New AI R&D Group In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, with locations in 41 countries across the
China Proposes Guidelines For Future Humanoid Development
BEIJING - After almost two years of climbing the hype curve, humanoid robots are reaching the point of maturity where it
Proton Engine Predicted By Einstein Produces Zero Emissions For Vehicles
ROCKWELL, Texas - Kohler Engines, a manufacturing company that deals in engines for different sectors, has recently exhibited its latest creation,
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Connection Between Big Data And Internet
TROY – Automation Alley’s seventh playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series focuses on big data and Internet of Things (IoT) and the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
43 Percent Of Companies Will Use AI Interviews In 2024
SEATTLE – In a new study, ResumeBuilder.com reports 10 percent of companies ‘currently use AI interviews,’ 17 percent ‘plan to start
Calculations Suggest It’ll Be Impossible to Control a Super-Intelligent AI
LONDON, UK - The idea of artificial intelligence overthrowing humankind has been talked about for decades – and programs such as ChatGPT have only renewed
From Analytics to Virtual Coaches: How Is AI Reshaping Sports?
In recent years, the world of sports has witnessed a significant transformation due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Trusano AI-Powered Data And Document Anonymization, Redaction, Masking Software
DETROIT – Trusano, an Artificial Intelligence powers document anonymization, redaction, and masking software developed by TrialAssure, is now available globally. The
Science Tech
New Fuel Could Revolutionize The Roads
AUSTRALIA - The biggest contribution America has made to sustainable mobility has been EVs, dominated in the industry by brands like Tesla. However, Elon Musk has a serious problem with the new (and curious) fuel
Korean Researchers Develop Battery That Could Eliminate Major Issue With EVs
SOUTH KOREA - Korean researchers may have cracked the code to eliminate a major issue that makes some consumers hesitant to transition to the increasingly popular electric vehicles. As detailed by Techopedia, a team from the Korea
A UFO? Extra Terrestrial Technology?
WASHINGTON DC - The US Air Force’s secretive stealth nuclear bomber is flying through testing, literally, with new images showing the aircraft in flight. The B-21 Raider was unveiled in December 2022, but the government has so
Summer Program Offers Students Chance To Learn Engineering Skills
DETROIT - The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) invites Michigan students to add unique experiences and learning activities to their plans this summer through a series of programs and classes. This summer students can
Priority Health Expands Free Telehealth, Home Prescription Delivery
GRAND RAPIDS—In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Priority Health announced that it will be expanding its existing $0 copay telehealth, also known as virtual care, to include all lines of business through April 30. This
Automation Alley Seeks Help From Medical Device Makers Battling COVID-19
TROY—Automation Alley is requesting help from its members identifying suppliers and providers of personal protective equipment and medical supplies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The survey is sponsored by the National Council of Textile
Esperion Names Pharma CFO To Board
ANN ARBOR—Cholesterol-lowering drug developer Esperino Therapeutics Inc. has appointed Alan Fuhrman as a Class III director, with a term expiring at the 2022 meeting of stockholders. “On behalf of the Lipid Management team and our
Two Traverse City Companies Team Up To Provide Drive-Through COVID19 Testing Popups
TRAVERSE CITY – Two Traverse City companies are working together to offer drive-through COVID-19 testing centers that would include the tent to house staff and the software that would facilitate testing and samples that would
Priority Health Expands Free Telehealth, Home Prescription Delivery
GRAND RAPIDS—In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Priority Health announced that it will be expanding its existing $0 copay telehealth, also known as virtual care, to include all lines of business through April 30. This
Automation Alley Seeks Help From Medical Device Makers Battling COVID-19
TROY—Automation Alley is requesting help from its members identifying suppliers and providers of personal protective equipment and medical supplies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The survey is sponsored by the National Council of Textile
Esperion Names Pharma CFO To Board
ANN ARBOR—Cholesterol-lowering drug developer Esperino Therapeutics Inc. has appointed Alan Fuhrman as a Class III director, with a term expiring at the 2022 meeting of stockholders. “On behalf of the Lipid Management team and our
Two Traverse City Companies Team Up To Provide Drive-Through COVID19 Testing Popups
TRAVERSE CITY – Two Traverse City companies are working together to offer drive-through COVID-19 testing centers that would include the tent to house staff and the software that would facilitate testing and samples that would
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford’s CEO Says He Knows How To Beat Chinese On EVs
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley sees the automaker as in a race
Patrick Anderson: Tariffs Could Cause More Harm To Auto Industry Than UAW Strike
LANSING - Tariffs would be worse for the U.S. auto industry than a UAW strike,
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
A Tech Nerd’s View Of The Auto Show, Day Two
DETROIT - Matt Roush went back to the North American International Auto Show briefly Tuesday,
A Tech Nerd’s View Of The North American International Auto Show
DETROIT — Yep, it’s back again. It’s New Year’s, and that means the North American
Digital and Mobile
Smart Mobility Today: Ford, EV Workforce, H2 Flight, Tomatoes, Hubble Pic Problems
DETROIT - This week’s show includes lots of Ford news, an effort to grow the
Teaching Cybersecurity To Grade School Students New Teacher’s Manual
ANN ARBOR - If you are a grade-school teacher and you want to teach your
Harman, American Center For Mobility In New Partnership
NOVI–Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has announced a new collaboration
Smart Mobility Today: Power, Emissions, Moon Dust, Drones, Melting Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, we focused on power, emissions, cooling the Earth
Signal360, Mousetrap Mobile Partner
SAN FRANCISCO - This year, Mousetrap Mobile, a member of the Mobile Technology Association of
Mobile,Wireless Technologies Are Creating Jobs In Many Michigan Industries, Economic Growth For The State
DETROIT - Recent research conducted by the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan in collaboration with
Michigan – Capitalizing On Mobile-Wireless Tech – July 2015
DETROIT - LindaDaichendt, Executive Director and CEO of the Mobile Technology Assn of Michigan and
Michigan Becoming Go To Place For Those Engaged In Mobile, Wireless Tech
DETROIT - A surprise to many in Michigan, and across the globe, is that the
Phishing Attack Delivers 3 Forms Of Malware To Steal Your Data
SEATTLE, WA. - A phishing campaign targeting Microsoft Windows users delivers three different forms of
Hackers Are Starting To Target EV Charging Stations
DETROIT - As the world rapidly shifts to EV transport, the automotive industry is experiencing
ISSA Motor City Chapter: Zero Trust for API Risk Management
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Meeting Information Join us at the Motor City ISSA for
Report: Use of Malware, Botnets and Exploits Expands In First Quarter 2022
COMMERCE – Nuspire’s latest Threat Report revealed a significant number of new vulnerabilities leading to
Report: Internet Of Things Huge Tool To Generate New Revenue
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – The Internet of Things has the potential to deliver cost savings
123Net Partners With Telia Carrier To Meet Bandwidth Demand From Self-Driving Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD - With Michigan leading the nation with the most permissive self-driving vehicle laws in
Inductive Intelligence To Represent Michigan AT SBDC Client Showcase In DC
GRAND RAPIDS – Inductive Intelligence, nominated by the Michigan Small Business Development Center, has been
Huron Capital Adds Smart Building Company To Portfolio
DETROIT – Huron Capital announced its building automation and energy services platform, Albireo Energy, has
Business and Finance
The Risks Of Overreliance On AI In Marketing
One of the fields in which AI has become a powerful revolutionary force is the
AI-Driven Lead Generation: How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow in 2025
Why visibility, credibility, and automation matter more than ever—and how AI and GEO strategies are
Achieving Greater Efficiency in Your Construction Business: 12 Tools That Can Help You Succeed
Running a construction company isn’t for everyone: managing any business is tough, but these sorts
How to Make Your E-Commerce Website Feel Instantly Legit
Image credit Honestly, the internet is full of traps these days. You see an ad
Practical Ways to Enhance Skills and Career Development
In today’s competitive job market, continuous skill enhancement and career development are crucial for professional
Core Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Company’s Security Mandate
As a modern business owner, you need to come up with some of the best
Let Tech Do the Heavy Lifting and Streamline Your Business Without Breaking a Sweat
In the age of tech, running a business does not have to mean tons of
9 Effective Stress Relief Tips for Business Owners
Image credit A 2022 survey revealed that nearly half of American business owners experienced stress
38 Companies Honored For Growth By Saginaw Future
SAGINAW - Saginaw Future honored 38 developments announced in 2021 valued at nearly $278 million. More
Renaissance Venture Capital Helps Raise $2.3 Billion For 78 Michigan Companies
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital has helped attract $2.3 billion in investments for 78
Black Startup Founders Raised Record $1.8 Billion In First Half Of 2021
LOUISVILLE —According to Crunchbase, black startup founders raised a record $1.8 billion in January through
$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Update
ANN ARBOR - The Comerica Hatch Detroit contest is back after a three year hiatus
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Pre-Rolls Will Be Available At Ohio Dispensaries This Year
CLEVELAND - Ohio dispensaries may soon be selling pre-rolled joints, per protocols released by the
