MI Tech TV
AI Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Intelligent Phones with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI May 6, 2024 - Join us for the latest episode of MITechTV, where hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush dive deep into the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence with Melih Oztalay, guest speaker
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced Thursday the Ann Arbor Green Business Challenge, an initiative set to revolutionize sustainability efforts in the local business community. Spark
MEDC Announces Scholarships, Intern Wage Match
LANSING - Michigan is offering scholarships to students that attend a select list of Michigan universities to study electrical engineering and software developers. Ava Attari, MEDC’s Director of Higher Education Partnerships, provides details on the
Breaking News
Insider: Whitmer Helped Win Support For Roads Plan, Cannabis Tax
LANSING - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer participated in a series of behind-closed-door meetings with Democratic
Public Service Commission Approves Consumers Energy Gas Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a natural gas rate increase for
Universal EV Chargers Debuts $15 Flat-Rate Fast Charging
CHICAGO - EV drivers across Illinois can now access flat-rate fast charging for $15 per
Michigan Legislature Approves 24 Percent Pot Wholesale Tax
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers unveiled and approved a long-awaited budget that makes funding cuts to
Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024
DETROIT - Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled
Memorial Day Weekend Murph Fitness Challenge Returns To Washtenaw CC
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Murph Challenge
Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth
LANSING - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted)
King City Gardens: Battled Supply Chain Woes, Tight Regulatory Deadlines, Labor Hurdles To Open In Ohio
CINCINNATI - On the surface, King City Gardens may seem like other successful up-and-coming cannabis
Japanese Electric Pickup Takes Aim At Ford’s F-150 Lightning
TOKYO - A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and
ITC Holdings VP of Regulatory Affairs Discusses Support for Women in Energy
NOVI – In the March 18 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Purvi Patel,
Beaver Island Gets $10 Million For Green Ferry
CHARLEVOIX - For the second time in a year, Beaver Island has received funding for
Cross-Sector Convening: Recycling And Reuse Of PV Solar Panels
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council will host
How Much Space You Can Rent For $1,100 In 63 Michigan Cities?
DETROIT - Undeniably, space is something that we all came to appreciate in the past
ProQuest To Be Acquired By UK Company For $5.3 Billion – Ann Arbor Employees Retained
ANN ARBOR – A United Kingdom-based company has signed an agreement to acquire ProQuest, which
Grand Rapids Digital Company Debuts Mobile Financial Account Opening System
GRAND RAPIDS—Compliance Systems, provider of digital compliance documentation, announced a mobile-enabled online account openings, which
New Video Series Launched — Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Stories
DETROIT - The Chamber of Marine Commerce has launched a new video series featuring voices
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Recreational Cannabis Sales Getting Higher In Michigan And Ohio
TOLEDO - Recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio almost two months ago; now, 13 Action
Michigan Pot Sales Grow As Ohio Leaps Into Legal Recreational Cannabis
DETROIT - As recreational marijuana sales kicked off in Ohio last month, Michigan’s cannabis industry
27% Of Older Michigan Adults Used Pot In Past Year, U-M Poll Contends
ANN ARBOR - More than a quarter of Michigan residents age 50 or older have
Featured News
Walter Pat’s Baker Cafe Wins $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT - Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe was crowned the winner of the 2025 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown on June
Rewired: How AI and Data are Reshaping Your Business
LANSING - The World Economic Forum has made a bold statement: we are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution,
Trump Mandates AI Training In Schools, But Few Teachers Understand
WASHINGTON DC - President Trump recently signed an executive order to mandating Artificial Intelligence training in schools. Problem is not many
Michigan
How To Craft A C-Level Resume That Gets Noticed
DETROIT - If you're looking for a C-Level executive job, Gary Erickson, managing partner of
MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Launches For Michigan Municipalities
ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have
Michigan Educators, Parents Invited To Free Webinar About AI And K-12 Schools
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April
With AV Challenge, Engineers Can Put Their Decision-Making Algorithms To The Test
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has issued a challenge to the developers of autonomous vehicle
How To Craft A C-Level Resume That Gets Noticed
DETROIT - If you're looking for a C-Level executive job, Gary Erickson, managing partner of
MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Launches For Michigan Municipalities
ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have
Michigan Educators, Parents Invited To Free Webinar About AI And K-12 Schools
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April
With AV Challenge, Engineers Can Put Their Decision-Making Algorithms To The Test
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has issued a challenge to the developers of autonomous vehicle
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Recreational Cannabis Sales Getting Higher In Michigan And Ohio
TOLEDO - Recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio almost two months ago; now, 13 Action
Michigan Pot Sales Grow As Ohio Leaps Into Legal Recreational Cannabis
DETROIT - As recreational marijuana sales kicked off in Ohio last month, Michigan’s cannabis industry
27% Of Older Michigan Adults Used Pot In Past Year, U-M Poll Contends
ANN ARBOR - More than a quarter of Michigan residents age 50 or older have
Quantum Security for Financial Services: Protecting Sensitive Transactions
Every day, billions of financial transactions flow through digital networks. Wire transfers cross borders in
Classic Board Games That Shines in the Digital Sphere
Board games have been an entertaining way to pass the time for many years, inviting
The Importance Of Regular Oil Heater Maintenance for Efficiency
Regular maintenance of your oil heater is essential to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively.
Economic Outlook Shows Slower Growth for West Michigan, Mixed Signals Across Michigan Regions
GRAND RAPIDS — A year-long analysis of the West Michigan economy points to a clear
Advanced Technologies
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Wins National Award From Wells Fargo Foundation
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has been named one of 15 national winners of a Channel Partner Strategic Award from the
Houghton MTEC SmartZone Announces 6 Companies For Inaugural AMMP Accelerator Cohort
HOUGHTON – MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce the selection of six companies for its inaugural cohort of the AMMP Accelerator
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook – How Manufacturers Can Benefit From AI And Machine Learning
TROY – Automation Alley’s fourth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its
Manufacturers Need Up To 3.8 Million New Employees By 2033
WASHINGTON DC – The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte’s new report, “Taking charge: Manufacturers support growth with active workforce strategies,” examines the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
New Dean To Lead GVSU’s College Of Computing, Blue Dot Mission
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University Provost Fatma Mili announced the appointment of Marouane Kessentini as the new dean of the College of Computing, effective July 6. Kessentini is the Winegarden Professor and Associate
Dokidokon 2024 To Transform Kalamazoo Into Anime, Gaming Playground
KALAMAZOO – Dokidokon, a celebration of anime, gaming, and all things nerd culture, returns to Kalamazoo July 19 to 21, and the promoters promise the 2024 event promises to be an electrifying extravaganza for fans
SETI Scientist Says Announcement Of Alien Life Could Be Imminent
One of the world's foremost experts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) believes that with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope, humans are closer to discovering life outside our planet than ever before.
Wayne State Researcher Aims To Improve Coding Peer Review Practices
DETROIT — Amiangshu Bosu, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science in the College of Engineering at Wayne State University, received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to formulate better practices involving peer
Flint’s Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy To Be Purchased By OptumRx
FLINT—Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, will be purchased by Eden Prairie, Minn.-based OptumRx, the pharmacy care business of Optum, a unit of the health insurance giant United Health Group,
Kraig scales up breeding silkworms for super-strong ‘spider silk’
ANN ARBOR–Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has completed the hatching of the second generation of its genetically engineered silkworms as it expands production at its breeding grounds and silk production centers in Quang Nam province, Vietnam. Company
New UM study: Lake Huron A Crucial Part Of Controlling Toxic Lake Erie Algal Blooms
ANN ARBOR—A new study from the University of Michigan asserts that targets to reduce phosphorous outputs from the Detroit area to control toxic blooms of cyanobacteria in Lake Erie are unrealistic if the phosphorous inputs
New Genetic Research Software From Genomenon
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor-based genetic research software developer Genomenon Inc. announced the release of version 2.0 of its Mastermind software. The genomic search engine now includes the ability to search the entirety of the genomic literature by
Flint’s Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy To Be Purchased By OptumRx
FLINT—Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, will be purchased by Eden Prairie, Minn.-based OptumRx, the pharmacy care business of Optum, a unit of the health insurance giant United Health Group,
Kraig scales up breeding silkworms for super-strong ‘spider silk’
ANN ARBOR–Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has completed the hatching of the second generation of its genetically engineered silkworms as it expands production at its breeding grounds and silk production centers in Quang Nam province, Vietnam. Company
New UM study: Lake Huron A Crucial Part Of Controlling Toxic Lake Erie Algal Blooms
ANN ARBOR—A new study from the University of Michigan asserts that targets to reduce phosphorous outputs from the Detroit area to control toxic blooms of cyanobacteria in Lake Erie are unrealistic if the phosphorous inputs
New Genetic Research Software From Genomenon
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor-based genetic research software developer Genomenon Inc. announced the release of version 2.0 of its Mastermind software. The genomic search engine now includes the ability to search the entirety of the genomic literature by
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Future Of Renewable Vehicle Fuel Is Nitrogen, 700 Times More Powerful Than Hydrogen
DETROIT - There’s an up-and-coming player in the renewable fuel scene, and many people may
Auto Finance Websites, Mobile Apps Get Bad Reviews From Customers: JD Power
TROY—Auto lenders that deliver a strong digital customer experience via their websites and mobile apps
Hybrid-Cars Making Comeback As Motorists Look For Affordable Alternative To EVs
DETROIT - As EV sales slowed this year, major automakers had to reconsider their lofty
Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self Charging
BERLIN – Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self-Charging? Sounds impossible right? Yet Mercedes-Benz says
Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communications Tech Gets Thumbs Up From UMTRI, Mobility Center
ANN ARBOR - Leaders of the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute and Mobility Transformation
Autonomous Shuttle Introduced At U-M’s Mcity Driverless Vehicle Research Center
ANN ARBOR - A fully autonomous, 15-passenger electric shuttle manufactured by French company called NAVYA
Digital and Mobile
Cryptojacking Malware Soars Nearly 4 Times In Third Quarter
DETROIT - After recent turbulence in the crypto market, Atlas VPN decided to analyze the
Threat Report Shows Sustained Spike In Cyber Threat Activity in Third Quarter
COMMERCE - Nuspire’s new threat report reveals the staggering increases in overall threat activity in
Motor City ISSA Nov. 17: Using A CSF To Create Policy Documents
SOUTHFIELD - Running an information security organization is often very reactive. As you fight your
Smart Mobility Today: AVs, EVs, Drones, AI, Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on Blockchain, IoT, AI, and
Ransomware Is Top Cyberattack Type, As Manufacturing Gets Hit Hardest
DETROIT - Ransomware and phishing were the top cybersecurity issues for businesses in 2021, according to IBM Security’s
US Data Breaches Set Record In 2021 Impacting Nearly 300 Million Victims
DETROIT - Every year brings new data breach victims. According to the data presented by
If War Starts In Ukraine, Will Russians Unleash Cyberwar On United States?
ANN ARBOR - If the Russians invade Ukraine this month, and the United States unleashes
Planning for a Nation-State Cyber Attack — Are You Ready?
LANSING - Warnings are pouring in from all over the world about the U.S. and
WMU To Offer Online IT Security Certification Program
KALAMAZOO —Western Michigan University plans to launch an online program designed to improve the ability of
Blockchain Promises To Remove Patient Data Silos
ANN ARBOR - Healthcare specialists increasingly view blockchain technology as a way to streamline the
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
InnoSTARS Competition Looking For China-Ready Michigan IoT Companies
ROYAL OAK - Chicago Venture Capitalist John Robinson talks about China's InnoSTARS competition that is
Business and Finance
Applications Now Open For Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator Program
DETROIT - Michigan Founders Fund and global accelerator network gener8tor have officially opened applications for
2 Grand Rapids-Based VC Funds Create Affiliation Agreement For Entrepreneurs Of Color
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund and Michigan Capital Network, two Grand Rapids based
Ann Arbor SPARK Tech Homecoming Nov. 27 Invites Tech Veterans Home
ANN ARBOR - Jennifer Hayman from Ann Arbor SPARK joins the show to talk about
Unlocking Business Potential with AI: Melih Oztalay presents Practical AI Tools for Businesses
Discover How AI-Powered Tools are Revolutionizing Marketing, Customer Engagement, and Data Insights for Businesses presented
Techniques To Make Your Site A Conversion Machine
Your website is only as effective as your goals determine it to be. You can
How To Increase Productivity In Your Factory With Automation
DETROIT - Production companies seeking to keep up with the high demand for quality products
Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay
Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era
Top Considerations When Launching a Manufacturing Business
Image Pixabay CC0 License Launching a manufacturing business can be an extremely lucrative decision, and
State Of Michigan To Provide $237 Million For Business Loans
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan will receive $237 million for business loans and
6 Useful Tips for Starting an Electronics Business
DETROIT - Since electronics, computer equipment, and gadgets have become more affordable to the general
CitySide Ventures Fund Looking For Tech Companies For Investment
ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by
State To Provide $237 Million For Small Biz Loans, Venture Capital Fund Investments
GRAND RAPIDS - Nearly $237 million in federal funding coming to the state is planned
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Recreational Cannabis Sales Getting Higher In Michigan And Ohio
TOLEDO - Recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio almost two months ago; now, 13 Action
Michigan Pot Sales Grow As Ohio Leaps Into Legal Recreational Cannabis
DETROIT - As recreational marijuana sales kicked off in Ohio last month, Michigan’s cannabis industry
27% Of Older Michigan Adults Used Pot In Past Year, U-M Poll Contends
ANN ARBOR - More than a quarter of Michigan residents age 50 or older have
