MI Tech TV
Chinese Hackers In US Electrical Grid, Water Treatment Plants, Infrastructure
BIRMINGHAM - News came out last week that Chinese hackers have been in the US infrastructure (Including electrical grids, water treatment plants) for five years. Cybersecurity professional Richard Stiennon joins MITechTV to provide analysis. Stiennon
PSN Technology Survey Seeks Cybersecurity Responses
DEARBORN - Phillipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, shares details on a survey he is asking companies to complete that looks at their cybersecurity infrastructure and needs. PSN Technology is a Michigan-based phone, internet, and
Build Like A Girl Construction Info Session Feb 27
MIDLAND - Lisa Tarkington, founder and executive director of Self Love Beauty, will kick-off Build Like a Girl with a mini-workshop on confidence. Build Like a Girl, hosted by the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA),
Breaking News
New Round of Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grants Opens
LANSING - The State of Michigan announced the launch of the next round of the
Ohio Republicans To Overrule Voters On Cannabis Regulations By End Of June
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republicans plan to pass recreational marijuana reform by the end of June.
Ohio House Committee Modifies Voter-Approved Pot Law In Senate-Passed Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee has adopted a number of major changes to a
You’ll Never Guess Which Country Has Achieved 100% Electric Vehicles
EAST AFRICA - The world’s first country to commit to 100% EVs has been unveiled
Ohio’s New House Speaker Promises To Nix Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - Ohio House Republicans have chosen Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their
FBI Seizes Websites North Koreans Used To Impersonate American Companies
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI has seized multiple websites that North Korean operatives used to impersonate
DTMB Hosts State Surplus Sale Dec. 6, In Time For Holiday Shopping
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget will host an in-person state
Michigan Shuts Down Industrial Hemp Program That Now Reverts To USDA Control
GRAND HAVEN - Michigan has closed its industrial hemp program, leaving farmers to operate directly
LuxWall Gets DOE Funding To Accelerate Growth In Vacuum-Insulating Glass Manufacturing
YPSILANTI– The U.S. Department of Energy announced that LuxWall, Inc. is one of seven U.S. companies
Trillion Ton Iceberg Extending 40 Miles Breaks Away From Antarctica
SEATTLE - What is the clearest natural water in the world? And what about those
Falling EV Prices Could Hinder Widespread Adoption
DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year,
Whitmer Orders Michigan Government Vehicles To Become Zero Emissions By 2040
LANSING - Every vehicle in the state government’s fleet must be zero-emissions by 2040 after
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
Bamboo Royal Oak Now Open And Offering Private Tours
ROYAL OAK - Bamboo is open safely for those returning to an office or virtual
SpaceX Accepting $99 Preorders For Starlink Satellite Internet Service As Musk Eyes IPO
SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has widened the scope of the public beta test of
Virtual Seminar From GVSU Teaches How To Become Successful Exporter
DETROIT - For those responsible for export or compliance, this seminar will provide a foundational
Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Record Rendezvous’ Gets New Life As Cannabis Shop
CLEVELAND - Akron-based Klutch Cannabis, a Midwest vertically integrated cannabis company recently announced it was awarded two provisional
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Featured News
MSHDA Program Offers $25,000 Down Payment Assistance To First-Generation Homebuyers
LANSING – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has launched the First-Generation Down Payment Assistance program, a pilot initiative designed
MiLEAP Offers Grants To Support Student Success At Colleges And Universities
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is now accepting applications for grants to support community and
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25% in 2024 across the world —
Michigan
Defense Industry Contributes $31 Billion To Michigan Economy
DETROIT - It's an industry that contributes $31 billion to the economy here yet most
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Our Next Energy Begins Pilot Production Of Battery Cells At Van Buren Plant
NOVI–Our Next Energy Inc., a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, announced it started production of
Defense Industry Contributes $31 Billion To Michigan Economy
DETROIT - It's an industry that contributes $31 billion to the economy here yet most
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Our Next Energy Begins Pilot Production Of Battery Cells At Van Buren Plant
NOVI–Our Next Energy Inc., a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, announced it started production of
Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Record Rendezvous’ Gets New Life As Cannabis Shop
CLEVELAND - Akron-based Klutch Cannabis, a Midwest vertically integrated cannabis company recently announced it was awarded two provisional
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
New Energy Source Could Mark Beginning Of End For Fossil-Fuel Systems
DETROIT - Imagine you come across a silent field of concrete houses and behold America’s
Astronomers: Interstellar Tunnel Connects Solar System To Other Stars
DETROIT - Astronomers disclosed new observations suggest we have been living inside a hot, less
Despite Policy Shifts, Auto Stocks Surge As Detroit 3 Report Robust Sales
DETROIT - General Motors and Ford, plus foreign-owned Stellantis, which owns the Chrysler, Dodge and
Comet Now Listed As Potential Planetary Threat
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has just launched a new mission to keep tabs on a
Advanced Technologies
New Study Says Artificial Intelligence Still Too Costly To Replace Most Human Jobs
BOSTON - Artificial intelligence is still costly to replace most human jobs, according to a study by the Massachusetts Institute of
Diamond Nuclear Battery Can Provide 50 Years Of Power Investors Claim
BEIJING - China's Betavolt New Energy Technology has unveiled a new modular nuclear battery that uses a combination of a nickel-63
Researchers Create Green Tech That Produces Hydrogen Using Renewable Energy
NEW YORK - A group of researchers from the Technion Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering has presented a new technology
Executive Search Partners’ Gary Erickson Explains What It Takes To Land A Senior IT Job
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, explains in this video interview what it takes in 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
World About To Pass Point Of No Return For Devastating Storms, Droughts Due To Global Warming
WASHINGTON DC - This year, temperatures across the globe could reach about 1.7 degrees Celsius (3 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than pre-Industrial Revolution averages, according to a man dubbed the “Godfather of Climate Science.” That passes
Unveiling The Chip That’s Reimagining AI Processing
PHILADELPHIA -Penn Engineers have developed a new chip that uses light waves, rather than electricity, to perform the complex math essential to training AI. The chip has the potential to radically accelerate the processing speed
Reactor Will Power Earth Using Same Nuclear Reaction As Sun
FRANCE - In the heart of Provence, some of the brightest scientific minds on the planet are setting the stage for what is being called the world’s largest and most ambitious science experiment. "We are
Study: Gulf Stream Nearing Devastating Tipping Point Impacting Global Climate
NEW YORK - The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that is “bad news for the climate system and humanity," a study has found. The scientists behind the research said
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Holland VC Fund Invests In MRI Software Developer
HOLLAND — The Cultivate(MD) Capital Fund established by Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group announced an investment in Bingham Farms-based SpinTech Inc., developers of brain imaging software. SpinTech says its software decreases the acquisition time for brain
GVSU Students Develop Hand Sanitizing Product For Health Care Workers
GRAND RAPIDS - A group of Grand Valley State University students has developed a series of devices for a Michigan-based company that addresses a common problem for health care workers: keeping hands sanitized and clean. Grand Valley's
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Holland VC Fund Invests In MRI Software Developer
HOLLAND — The Cultivate(MD) Capital Fund established by Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group announced an investment in Bingham Farms-based SpinTech Inc., developers of brain imaging software. SpinTech says its software decreases the acquisition time for brain
GVSU Students Develop Hand Sanitizing Product For Health Care Workers
GRAND RAPIDS - A group of Grand Valley State University students has developed a series of devices for a Michigan-based company that addresses a common problem for health care workers: keeping hands sanitized and clean. Grand Valley's
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
17 Companies Split $813,000 Through Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, in partnership with Centrepolis Accelerator
Adapters That Can Charge GM EVs At Tesla Superchargers Now Available
DETROIT - General Motors said that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles can purchase
GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is
Lacks Enterprises Acquires Custom Wheel Manufacturer Forgeline Motorsports
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority
$27 Million Chinese Investment To Globalize U-M Driverless Vehicle Research
SHENZHEN, China - A $27 million investment from a Chinese firm will strengthen the efforts
MITechNews Editor To Moderate Connected Vehicle Panel Oct. 28 At TiECon Midwest In Dearborn
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest 2016 Oct. 27-28 is Michigan’s largest entrepreneurial conference, attracting hundreds of
Digital and Mobile
NSA Shares Guidance To Help Secure OT/ICS Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON DC - The National Security Agency and CISA have issued guidance on how to
The US Allegedly Used 41 Cyber-Weapons To Steal China’s Core Tech Data
BEIJING, China - China has accused the U.S. of "hacking" into a Chinese space and
NATO Countries Under Cyber Attack From Russia Will US Be Next?
ANN ARBOR - Some NATO countries bordering the Ukraine are under cyber attack. Cybersecurity experts
Michigan CyberPatriot Seeks Cybersecurity Pros To Mentor Students
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan CyberPatriot program is looking for cybersecurity professionals who can donate
Latest Cybersecurity Threats Disclosed By Stiennon and Lohrmann
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, and Dan Lohrmann, VP at
ISSA Motor City And ISC2 Joint Holiday Meeting Dec. 9
Join the ISSA MotorCity and ISC(2) Greater Detroit for a joint holiday meeting. Topic: "Will
More Than Over 60 Percent Of Global Ransomware Attacks Directed At US And UK
DETROIT - Criminals use ransomware as a weapon to damage businesses or countries' cybersecurity and
Don’t Fall For These Clever Black Friday Scams This Year
SAN FRANCISCO - The day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping days of
Gartner Report: Internet Of Things Top Tech Trends Through 2023
BARCELONA, Spain - Gartner Inc. published a report this week that highlighted the top strategic
Augmented Reality (AR) for Manufacturing Workshop
SOUTHFIELD - Mirari, the leader in 3D and Big Data Visualization for Automotive, Aviation and
Why Bakkt Is A Game Changer For Cryptocurrency
NEW YORK – The much-hyped Bakkt, the brainchild of the parent company of the New
Comcast Offers Gigabit Internet Broadband To 58 Million Homes Nationwide
PLYMOUTH - Two years after Detroit became one of the first cities in the U.S.
Business and Finance
Top Considerations When Launching a Manufacturing Business
Image Pixabay CC0 License Launching a manufacturing business can be an extremely lucrative decision, and
How To Keep Your Business Finances In Order
Keeping your business finances is always something you should be proactive about doing, especially when
Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture
Small Business Uncertainty Spikes In Latest NFIB Poll
LANSING – At first glance, not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of
Equip Your Team for Success: Six Essential Training Types For Every Employee
Modern workplaces are dynamic and ever-evolving environments that demand highly trained individuals who excel, while
Four Ways That You Can Start A Business
We all need ways to earn money, but the career lifestyle isn’t suitable for everyone.
Artificial Intelligence In Business: New Series with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI February 5, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence In Business will address the explosion of
What Should You Do In The Month Before A Big Business Move?
Moving business premises is always risky but, sometimes, you don’t have much choice. Whether your
Southwest Michigan First Gets Land Gift, Plus $100 Million For New Career, Tech Education Center
KALAMAZOO – Friday Southwest Michigan First announced it has secured an anonymous gift of land
10 Entrepreneurs Awarded $20,000 Each At Start Garden Competition
GRAND RAPIDS — Food, technology and recycling startups were among the 10 winners to receive
Report: Emergence Of Remote Work Anxiety Crippling Productivity, Employee Mental Health
OMAHA, Neb. - Remote work has been incredibly popular, but remote work anxiety has been
DTE Energy Awards Grants To Spur Economic Development And Job Creation
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation has awarded grants to Michigan-based organizations to spur economic
Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Record Rendezvous’ Gets New Life As Cannabis Shop
CLEVELAND - Akron-based Klutch Cannabis, a Midwest vertically integrated cannabis company recently announced it was awarded two provisional
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
