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Amazon Prime Day 2024: How October Prime Days Differ from July’s Event
Birmingham, MI - October 7, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joins us in today's MITechTV show to discuss Amazon Prime Day 2024. Amazon Prime Day has become a major retail event, with
Explore The Impact Of Horses On Human History With “Hark! Follow My Hoofbeats”
METAMORA - Meet Mary Chris Foxworthy. She loves horses and is dedicated to preserving their history. Her passion for horses started when her grandfather owned one of the last horse-drawn milk wagon creameries in the
Project DIAMOnD 3D Printing Initiative Enhances Additive Manufacturing In Oakland County
TROY - Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills that provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training
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Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nomination Deadline Extended To Nov. 14
LANSING - The deadline to submit nominations for Michigan Celebrates Small Business has been extended to Nov. 14. The awards categories
Report: West Michigan Economy Growing Again
GRAND RAPIDS - After months of slumping economic performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again,
Ann Arbor To Build Sustainable Energy Utility To Provide 100 Percent Renewable Energy
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility. The Sustainable Energy Utility
Advanced Technologies
Free AI upgrade From eGrowcery
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—The food industry e-commerce software developer eGrowcery has announced new AI functionality on its platform, helping retailers build personalized experiences, sales, and
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Electrification And Mobility
TROY – Automation Alley’s eighth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series focuses on the challenges and opportunities related to the
Michigan Receives $18 Million from DOE to Modernize EV Manufacturing
LANSING — Governor Whitmer today announced Michigan will receive $18 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) to help small- and
How to Get Started in AI with Angela Peat in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - Unlock the potential of AI for your small business or startup with a Bamboo Ann Arbor workshop, "How
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
NGAD: The 6th Generation Fighter Built to Replace the F-22 Raptor
WASHINGTON DC - The F-22, the first operational stealth fighter, is becoming outdated with less than 100 operational units remaining. NGAD
Godfather of AI Says There’s an Expert Consensus AI Will Soon Exceed Human Intelligence
LONDON - Geoffrey Hinton, one of the "godfathers" of AI, is adamant that AI will surpass human intelligence — and worries
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 become fully operational in the High
Microsoft Says Most Companies Won’t Hire Anyone That Doesn’t Work With AI
SEATTLE - Microsoft just released its 4th annual Work Trend Index report. And like last year, it focuses on generative AI,
Science Tech
SpaceX Starship Rocket – Remarkable Leap For Space Exploration
NEW YORK - In a remarkable leap for space exploration, Elon Musk and SpaceX have taken another bold step towards the future of interplanetary travel. On June 6, 2024, the highly anticipated fourth test flight
NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County
GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to take the first step on the path toward better Internet for Genesee County's more than 400,000 residents. Merit Network, a
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
MSU, Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project
EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar project funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband Infrastructure program that has connected
MMS Holdings Selected To Support COVID-19 Data Alliance Initiative
CANTON - Health Data Research UK has selected Canton-based MMS Holdings – a data-focused clinical research organization – to support the International COVID-19 Data Alliance initiative, providing data engineering services to support a globally coordinated,
Survey: 43 Percent Of US Workers Question Need To Return To Workplace
NEW YORK -More and more offices plan to reopen their doors in the coming months, but will their workers show up? Amid higher productivity, 43 percent question the wisdom of returning to the workplace at
J.D. Power: Business Happy With Broadband
TROY–Business broadband customer satisfaction remains high even as most businesses are returning to normal in the wake of the pandemic, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Business Wireline Study. The study also reveals that,
June 9 Virtual Detroit Town Hall Focuses On COVID Vaccination Education For Persons With Disabilities
DETROIT – On June 9, the Detroit Urban Solutions will present a virtual Town Hall about COVID vaccination education and information aimed at persons with disabilities. The 12:15 pm zoom event was created by the
Pfizer To Build Cancer R&D Center In California, Rather Than Kalamazoo
SAN DIEGO, CA — Pfizer has announced it will soon expand its footprint into a 230,000 square-foot life science campus in San Diego to conduct cancer research. Pfizer Oncology announced last week it has signed
Another Reason To Take Viagra: May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A new study provides more evidence that sildenafil (Viagra) which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) may help protect against Alzheimer's disease (AD). The large real-world analysis of patient data from two databases showed a
Breakthrough Therapy Obliterates Deadly Brain Tumor in Days
BOSTON - Brain scans of a 72-year-old man diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of cancer known as a glioblastoma have revealed a remarkable regression in his tumor's size within days of receiving an infusion of an innovative
Scientists Find ‘Switch’ That Stops Immune System Attacking Healthy Cells
NEW YORK. - Our immune system is talented at telling the difference between the chemistry of our own body and that of an invading pathogen. When it malfunctions, our body can become host to an
Pfizer To Build Cancer R&D Center In California, Rather Than Kalamazoo
SAN DIEGO, CA — Pfizer has announced it will soon expand its footprint into a 230,000 square-foot life science campus in San Diego to conduct cancer research. Pfizer Oncology announced last week it has signed
Another Reason To Take Viagra: May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A new study provides more evidence that sildenafil (Viagra) which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) may help protect against Alzheimer's disease (AD). The large real-world analysis of patient data from two databases showed a
Breakthrough Therapy Obliterates Deadly Brain Tumor in Days
BOSTON - Brain scans of a 72-year-old man diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of cancer known as a glioblastoma have revealed a remarkable regression in his tumor's size within days of receiving an infusion of an innovative
Scientists Find ‘Switch’ That Stops Immune System Attacking Healthy Cells
NEW YORK. - Our immune system is talented at telling the difference between the chemistry of our own body and that of an invading pathogen. When it malfunctions, our body can become host to an
Mobility
Tesla’s EV Affordable Pricing Strategy 2025
NEW YORK – Tesla EV Affordable Pricing Strategy 2025 is set to revolutionize the electric
Electric Volkswagen Microbus Makes US Debut
ANN ARBOR - The much beloved Volkswagen Microbus is back this time as an all
Tesla’s EV Affordable Pricing Strategy 2025
NEW YORK – Tesla EV Affordable Pricing Strategy 2025 is set to revolutionize the electric
Electric Volkswagen Microbus Makes US Debut
ANN ARBOR - The much beloved Volkswagen Microbus is back this time as an all
IoT TechConnect April 29 Michigan Science Center – Why Your Company Needs To Get Involved
DETROIT - On April 29, MITechNews.Com will co-host IoT TechConnect 2 at the Michigan Science
Report: Self-Driving Cars Make Mistakes Because Of Limited AI Training Situations
DETROIT - Self-driving cars are still prone to making mistakes, in part because the AI training
Breaking News
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
Zuckerberg And Meta Test Geothermal Energy In Data Centers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - In a momentous deal, Meta Platforms Inc. is stepping up its
MPSC Approves Natural Gas Rate Increase For DTE Customers
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $113,788,000 rate increase for DTE Gas
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS - Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
How Superhot Geothermal Energy Can Revolutionize Clean Energy
NEW YORK – Discover How Superhot Geothermal Energy Can Revolutionize Clean Energy. Newly confirmed data
Coffee Waste Can Be Turned Into Domestic And Industrial Fuel. Really.
With most individuals and organizations slowly waking up to the reality of the environment, the
China’s BYD EV Expertise Worries US Automakers
DETROIT - The specter of Chinese automakers flooding the U.S. market with less expensive but
Goldman Sachs Study: EV Batteries Will Be Half 2023 Prices In 2026
DETROIT - Making electric cars cheaper to buy and own is key to driving the
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
Two European-Built Hydrogen Buses Each Achieve Up To 650 Mile Range
BELGIUM - Two bus manufacturers have unveiled prototypes of hydrogen-powered buses with record-breaking ranges of
Amazon Prime Day 2023: The E-Commerce Event and How You Can Thrive
BIRMINGHAM - Amazon is hosting its semi annual Prime Days again on Oct. 10-11. So
ITC Holdings Invests $500,000 In Grand Rapids Community Transformation Fund
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund, a Grand Rapids-based venture fund aimed at boosting
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
Ohio Authorities Recall Cannabis Vaping Flower That Poses Poison Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has recalled marijuana it says was
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
Michigan
PC Shipments Declined 1.3 Percent In Third Quarter 2024 Despite Decline
STAMFORD, Conn. — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62.9 million units in the third quarter of
Google Code Next Works With High School Students Of Color
DETROIT - Google's Code Next program works with high schoolers to cultivate the next generation
AVL Cell Tester ECO Announced At The Battery Show
DETROIT - AVL has launched the AVL Cell Tester ECO, a compact air-cooled, multi-channel battery
Operator M-1 Rail Turns Over Control to RTA of Southeast Michigan
DETROIT - Operator M-1 Rail Turns Over Control to RTA of Southeast Michigan. The Regional
PC Shipments Declined 1.3 Percent In Third Quarter 2024 Despite Decline
STAMFORD, Conn. — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62.9 million units in the third quarter of
Google Code Next Works With High School Students Of Color
DETROIT - Google's Code Next program works with high schoolers to cultivate the next generation
AVL Cell Tester ECO Announced At The Battery Show
DETROIT - AVL has launched the AVL Cell Tester ECO, a compact air-cooled, multi-channel battery
Operator M-1 Rail Turns Over Control to RTA of Southeast Michigan
DETROIT - Operator M-1 Rail Turns Over Control to RTA of Southeast Michigan. The Regional
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
Ohio Authorities Recall Cannabis Vaping Flower That Poses Poison Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has recalled marijuana it says was
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
How Are Hard Money Lenders Different From Traditional Banks
Do you think banks are always the best option when it comes to getting a
Hybrid Vehicles Making Strong Comeback
DETROIT - Though the electric-vehicle market is having its toughest year yet, battery-powered cars are here
Ohio Cannabis Prices On Downward Slope Since Legalization In August.
COLUMBUS - The price of cannabis has gradually dropped since the launch of recreational sale
Ohio Adult-Use Sales Through Nov. 30 Top $191 Million
Since the sale of adult-use cannabis began back on August 6, Ohioans have spent roughly
iHemp Hour – Barn Owl Drone Helps Hemp Farmers Find Male Plants
Join iHemp Michigan Thursday, July 2 Noon – 1pm Barn Owl Drone Meet Sarah &
iHemp Hour June 25: Recycled Plastic, Hemp-Infused Building Blocks
LANSING - Louis Hard and Adam Dietrich join iHemp Hour June 25 at noon to
iHemp Hour: How To Use Hemp Building Materials And Get Certification
LANSING - On iHemp Hour June 18 at noon, Dawn Schultz and Eric McKee of the
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
Eric Steenstra and Morris Beegle are known to most in the industry.
Digital and Mobile
Cybersecurity Companies Raised $17.6 Billion So Far In 2024, Only 1% Less Than 2023
NEW YORK - The surging cost of cybercrime, expected to jump from a shocking $9.2
NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County
GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to
Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological
MSU, Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project
EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have
Smart Mobility Today: Renewable Energy, AI, Robots and Drones
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today includes news about renewable energy, some caution being
EVs AVs, 6G, AI, Satellites Blocking View Of Space
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today Podcast includes news about EVs and AVs, 6G
EV Downside, Intelligence Field, Robots Fighting Climate Change, Drone Rescue
DETROIT - This week’s show includes some news about the downsides of an EV, an
Drivers In Michigan Can’t Stop Scooping up Used Chevy Equinox SUVs
DETROIT - Consumers are definitely driving their cars longer than ever before. And today’s vehicles
DEF_CON Political Fundraiser 2024 Backing Kamala Harris
LAS VEGAS — At the largest hacker conference in the world this week, DEFCON 2024,
Volunteer Hckers Combine To Protect American Water Systems, Schools
LAS VEGAS — DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker conference, is trying to put its
Tamara Shoemaker Now President Of Women In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program a decade ago, is
SensCy New President Brings New Management Skills To Virtual Cybersecurity Company
ANN ARBOR - SensCy, a virtual CIO company that works with small and medium-sized business,
123NET Continues Home Internet Rollout to Detroit University District
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET, best known as a premier fiber internet, colocation and voice services provider
Self-Driving Vehicles Could Overwhelm Current Data Center Capacity
DENVER - Auto manufacturers are making unprecedented investments in electric vehicles in response to consumer
12.2 Percent Of Michigan Households Rely on Cell Data for Internet, 13th Highest in U.S.
DETROIT - The COVID-19 pandemic will have many lasting effects on society, culture, and the
Eaton County Council Seeks To Improve Broadband Across The County
EATON COUNTY – After more than four months of research, the Eaton County Broadband Communication
What You Need To Increase Leads and Sales From Your Website
Summary: Creative design and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) work together. Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Understand how to use "white space" as a
The Power of Website Design And Conversion Rate Optimization
Summary: The user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are important factors in CRO Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Remove distractions and keep
Moving Your Business Online In This Pandemic Age
ROYAL OAK - Justin Marhsall, an SEO expert with Brave River, explains what businesses need to do to create an effective online presence when COVID-19 prevents live customers from walking in your door. https://youtu.be/dFybZ0sWHPA
Should I Reduce My Marketing Budget Due To Coronavirus? Spoiler Alert: NO
LONDON, England - With the events and hospitality industry on its knees, and millions of businesses forced to operate remotely and the economy in decline, the coronavirus has a lot to answer for. Yet, despite
Top 7 Marketing & Advertising Trends In 2020
DETROIT - For years, companies have fine-tuned their SEO in the hopes of appearing on the first page of a Google search. Now, it may not matter. The most recent figures show that 61.5% of mobile
GVSU Battle Creek Outreach Center Underwritten By W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
BATTLE CREEK — Leaders from Grand Valley State University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools will discuss their collaborative impact to increase regional access to educational support resources during a grand opening event
Business
What Executive Level Jobs Are Available This Fall?
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, returns to MITech TV
Apply To Showcase Your Business On How It Prospered During Pandemic And Win Cash Prize
STERLING HEIGHTS - Join Velocity on October 17th from 6-9 PM for the 3X3 Pitch
Start Studio MVP Summer 2024 Demo Day
DETROIT - Are you ready to witness the culmination of innovation and hard work? Join
What Setbacks and Upsides Await You in Remote Employment?
Image Credit The concept of remote work or remote employment has rapidly evolved, particularly in
I HUB Hosting May 23 Event In Jackson To Connect Innovators With Entrepreneurs
JACKSON - The NSF ICorps Hub Great Lakes Region, sponsored by the University of Michigan,
Voting For The Final 4 Startups In Hatch Detroit Contest Now Live
DETROIT - Comerica's Hatch Detroit contest is down to the final 4 finalists. The winner
Ann Arbor SPARK Provides Entrepreneurship Service, Grants In Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Bill Mayer, senior vice president at Ann Arbor SPARK, one of 18
Entrepreneur Diane Durance Updates UM Center For Entrepreneurship Programs
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance has done it all as an entrepreneur. She's been one.
iHemp Hour – Barn Owl Drone Helps Hemp Farmers Find Male Plants
Join iHemp Michigan Thursday, July 2 Noon – 1pm Barn Owl Drone Meet Sarah &
iHemp Hour June 25: Recycled Plastic, Hemp-Infused Building Blocks
LANSING - Louis Hard and Adam Dietrich join iHemp Hour June 25 at noon to
iHemp Hour: How To Use Hemp Building Materials And Get Certification
LANSING - On iHemp Hour June 18 at noon, Dawn Schultz and Eric McKee of the
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
Eric Steenstra and Morris Beegle are known to most in the industry.
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
Ohio Authorities Recall Cannabis Vaping Flower That Poses Poison Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has recalled marijuana it says was
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
- Block CEO Jack Dorsey Sports Cryptic 'Satoshi' T-Shirt At Africa Bitcoin Conference
CEO and co-founder of Block Inc. Jack Dorsey made an appearance in Kenya for the Africa Bitcoin Conference, which will take place in Nairobi from Dec. … - What's A Ghost Gun That Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassin Used In NYC?
Ghost guns can be assembled from kits bought online or manufactured using 3D printers – they lack serial numbers and are untraceable. read more - Bill Gates Could Go Bankrupt If Tesla Stock Surges 200% To Become The Top Company, Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed on X that Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates could face bankruptcy if Tesla becomes "the world's most valuabl …
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