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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 to become a senior IT Leader, and more importantly how to land that job.
First Robotics 2024 Competition Opens At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD - On Jan. 6, high school students participated in a complicated, musically themed contest in which robots must move plastic rings called “notes” around a basketball-court-sized game field, with bonus points for depositing them
Hatch Detroit $100,000 Contest Opens Registration
DETROIT - HatchDetroit, now in its 11th year, is hosted by TechTown and sponsored by Comerica Bank. Megan Storey, senior vice president at Comerica Bank joins MITech Tv to update the 2024 contest. The $100,000
Breaking News
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
Scientists Build Device That Pulls Electricity From Thin Air
INDIA - Experts from India are nearly making electricity from thin air. The result could
Ford To Increase Prices On 3 Models Produced In Mexico
DEARBORN - Ford Motor said it is raising prices on three models produced in Mexico, pointing
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
US Hydrogen Fuel Car Sales Set Second Quarter Record
SAN FRANCISCO - In the United States – specifically in California – hydrogen fuel car
Michigan Leading Country In Clean Energy, Electric Vehicle Projects And Jobs
LANSING — In just under a year since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, President
GM Invests $60 Million In California Battery Materials Maker Mitra Chem
DETROIT - General Motors is investing $60 million in a Silicon Valley-based battery materials company
GM Ready To Start Commercial Hydrogen Fuel Cell Deployment
DETROIT - A year and a half after first announcing its intention to move in
Restaurant Industry Adding Robots To Offset Rising Labor Costs
MUNCIE, Indiana – Your favorite bartender or waitress could soon be replaced by a mechanical
Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator Adds New Manufacturing, Tech Partners
TROY – The Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator, powered by Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group
A2VIG.org | A2VIG group on Facebook This Monday, September 14, 2020 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm Location: Zoom Video
ITC Holdings Appoints Debora Frodl To Board
NOVI—Officials at ITC Holdings Corp., the Novi-based power grid operator, announced that Debora “Deb” Frodl
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the
Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? Trump Return Could Reshape Marijuana Policy
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Moves To Ban Diluting Agent Used In Vape Carts
LANSING - Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency is moving to ban a diluting agent used in vape
Featured News
Ann Arbor, DTE Sign Country’s First Heating Franchise to Include Climate Goals
ANN ARBOR — Officials from the City of Ann Arbor and DTE Energy joined on Earth Day, April 22, to sign
First Quarter Cybersecurity Funding Surges to $7.7 Billion, Marking A Three-Year High
NEW YORK - After a two-year slowdown, cybersecurity funding is making a strong comeback. The amount of capital cybersecurity companies and
Comcast RISE To Provide 100 Grand Rapids And Muskegon Small Businesses With Comprehensive Grant Packages
GRAND RAPIDS – Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses
Michigan
LTU’s 2024 Robofest Quest – Students Design Miniature Autonomous Taxis
SOUTHFIELD—Autonomous vehicles hold the promise of safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive transportation. So it’s
State Launches ‘You Can In Michigan’ Talent Marketing Campaign
LANSING—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. have unveiled “You Can
LTU Adds Bachelor Of Science In Concrete Technology And Management Degree
SOUTHFIELD—Concrete is the world’s most-used construction material—its usage worldwide, ton for ton, is twice that
Lawrence Technological University Grants Increasing
SOUTHFIELD - Kathryn Wrench, executive director of sponsored research and educational grants at Lawrence Technological
LTU’s 2024 Robofest Quest – Students Design Miniature Autonomous Taxis
SOUTHFIELD—Autonomous vehicles hold the promise of safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive transportation. So it’s
State Launches ‘You Can In Michigan’ Talent Marketing Campaign
LANSING—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. have unveiled “You Can
LTU Adds Bachelor Of Science In Concrete Technology And Management Degree
SOUTHFIELD—Concrete is the world’s most-used construction material—its usage worldwide, ton for ton, is twice that
Lawrence Technological University Grants Increasing
SOUTHFIELD - Kathryn Wrench, executive director of sponsored research and educational grants at Lawrence Technological
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the
Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? Trump Return Could Reshape Marijuana Policy
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Moves To Ban Diluting Agent Used In Vape Carts
LANSING - Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency is moving to ban a diluting agent used in vape
Ohio Hemp Jobs At Risk As Referendum Battle Intensifies
COLUMBUS - A last-minute referendum effort in Ohio is turning into a high-stakes economic fight,
Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale
LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Solutions That Balance Security and Productivity
In the current rapidly evolving digital environment, data has emerged as the most important and
Bingo & Slingo Strategy: Master Patterns & Card Picks
Slingo has quietly burst onto the scene, merging the mechanical simplicity of slot machines with
Advanced Technologies
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $3.4 Million MEDC Small Business Aid Grant
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has received a $3,426,316 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as part of
Is Google’s Gemini The Real Start Of The Generative AI Boom
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - The history of artificial intelligence has been punctuated by periods of so-called “AI winter,” when the technology
Data Shows AI Apps To Undress’ Women In Photos Rapidly Rising In Use
SEATTLE - AI apps that can "undress" women in photos are seeing higher numbers of users, data showed. Such "undressing" sites
Streaming Update: Why Netflix, Max, Disney, And Others Are Teaming Up
SAN FRANCISCO - The streaming wars have reached a fever pitch with more ads, higher prices, and greater competition as platforms
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Toyota Announces Mass Production Of Solid-State Batteries
TOKYO - Toyota announced it is joining forces with the Japanese energy company Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. to bring its goal of solid-state battery production to fruition. The companies will work on developing the solid electrolyte technology
$3 Million Japanese Robot Innovating the Workforce
TOKYO - A Japanese startup named Tsubame Industries has recently developed a groundbreaking robot named ARCHAX, which is being hailed as a “human-like working machine.” With a hefty price tag of $3 million, ARCHAX is
Lithium Extraction: Cheap, Easy To Operate, Requires Very Little Energy
PRINCETON, N.J. - Princeton researchers have a theory that strings can be used as part of an efficient system to gather lithium, the hard-to-harvest material vital to powering most of our electronics. Much research worldwide is focused
Google Announces Generative AI Search Capabilities For Doctors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google Cloud on Monday announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that it said will help health-care workers quickly pull accurate clinical information from different types of medical records. The health-care industry
U-M launches Precision Health Research Initiative
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched a new initiative to harness campus-wide research aimed at finding personalized solutions to improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities. Precision Health at the
As Retirement Age Creeps Up, Health Of Those Close To Retirement Getting Worse
ANN ARBOR - Ten years from now, Americans born in 1960 will be able to start collecting their full Social Security retirement check, at the age of 67. That's two years later than their parents,
Monthly Health Forum Of West Michigan Returns Oct. 6
GRAND RAPIDS - The monthly Health Forum of West Michigan series begins its new year with a panel discussion that focuses on the supply and demand of health care jobs, and how area higher education
Printed Meds Could Reinvent Pharmacies, Drug Research
ANN ARBOR - A technology that can print pure, ultra-precise doses of drugs onto a wide variety of surfaces could one day enable on-site printing of custom-dosed medications at pharmacies, hospitals and other locations. The
U-M launches Precision Health Research Initiative
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched a new initiative to harness campus-wide research aimed at finding personalized solutions to improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities. Precision Health at the
As Retirement Age Creeps Up, Health Of Those Close To Retirement Getting Worse
ANN ARBOR - Ten years from now, Americans born in 1960 will be able to start collecting their full Social Security retirement check, at the age of 67. That's two years later than their parents,
Monthly Health Forum Of West Michigan Returns Oct. 6
GRAND RAPIDS - The monthly Health Forum of West Michigan series begins its new year with a panel discussion that focuses on the supply and demand of health care jobs, and how area higher education
Printed Meds Could Reinvent Pharmacies, Drug Research
ANN ARBOR - A technology that can print pure, ultra-precise doses of drugs onto a wide variety of surfaces could one day enable on-site printing of custom-dosed medications at pharmacies, hospitals and other locations. The
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
UD Trucks Selects VicOne’s xNexus For Cybersecurity Protection
DETROIT—VicOne, a developer of automotive cybersecurity products and services, announced that UD Trucks has selected the xNexus vehicle security
Bollinger Motors Secures CARB Certification for B4
OAK PARK— Bollinger Motors Inc., a leading commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially announced that
Biden Awards $650 Million To GM And ZF North America To Build EV Models
DETROIT - The Biden administration on Thursday announced more than $1 billion in grants to
Four Mobility Startups Join Detroit Smart Parking Lab Tech Incubator
DETROIT– Detroit mobility incubator, The Detroit Smart Parking Lab – founded by Bedrock, Bosch, Ford
Brexit Vote Results Worries Global Automakers
DETROIT - The much anticipated vote on Brexit, which will now lead to Great Britain’s
U-M Data Science Projects Hopes To Transform Transportation
ANN ARBOR - On-demand, driverless public buses. Data-driven accident avoidance systems. "Smart" traffic systems that
Digital and Mobile
Cyber Patriot Seeking Mentors, Sponsors To Train Student Cyber Warriors
ANN ARBOR- Cyber Patriot is a program for high school and middle schools students to
Putin Threat: UK On Red Alert For Cyber Attack From Russia As Security Measures Beefed-Up
LONDON, England -Britain is on red alert for Russian cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns. Key
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
Self-Driving Vehicles Could Overwhelm Current Data Center Capacity
DENVER - Auto manufacturers are making unprecedented investments in electric vehicles in response to consumer
MI Cyber Patriot Awards, Summer Camps Update
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Cyber Patriot program teaches middle and high school students not only
Latest Cyber Hack Of Security Camera Provider Verkada
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joins Matt and Mike to talk about the
Lightspin Reveals AWS Identity And Access Management Vulnerable To Abuse
TEL AVIV, Israel - Lightspin announced the results of its research, which discovered a gap between
Facebook Adds Hardware Security Key Option Dor iOS, Android
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook is expanding its support for hardware security keys to iOS and Android devices. The feature, available worldwide
IgniteCast Provides Cutting Edge Video Training, Harvest Company Knowledge
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean talks to his new business partner,
Actual Reality – UM Initiative Paves The Way For Graduate Certificate In Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality
ANN ARBOR - Augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality. AR, VR, MR. Today, these are
Ann Arbor SPARK Hires Entrepreneurial Services Director For Mobility Programs
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has hired Komal Doshi as its entrepreneurial services director
Skypersonic Developing Drones For Indoor Use Inside Cages To Prevent Damage
ROYAL OAK - Skypersonic is a Rochester-based research and design engineering company providing autonomous systems
Business and Finance
How To Take Care Of Your Tech Devices
If you want your tech devices, whatever they might be (and there are truly thousands
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
Gin Rummy’s Secret Is Out! Here’s What You Wanted To Know
Hey there, Gin Rummy fans! Looking for the top-secret ways to win every hand you
How Can Technology Improve Your Healthcare Practice?
https://unsplash.com/photos/black-and-gray-stethoscope-yo01Z-9HQAw You have likely heard all about medical technologies revolutionizing healthcare but you may not
UK Launches Net Zero Road-Building Competition Worth £1.7 Million
Unsplash - CC0 License The UK is at the forefront of the world’s net zero
How To Make Your Business More Tech-Savvy
Enhancing your business with the latest technological advancements can be beneficial, regardless of its size.
Esperion Secures $50 Million To Finance Sales Expansion To Asia, Middle East
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics, developers of a novel class of cholesterol-reducing drugs, announced that an investor
VC Capital 1st Quarter Report: Mega-Deal Values Account For Half Of Deals Done In 2020
SEATTLE - Venture capital dealmaking started strong in the first quarter of 2021 with an
Conquer Accelerator Opens Application Process For 10-Week Accelerator Program
EAST LANSING - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 1st, 2021, and
TechTown Detroit Kicks Off Startup Fund For Black Tech Entrepreneurs
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit announced the kickoff of its new Startup Fund. Donations to the
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the
Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? Trump Return Could Reshape Marijuana Policy
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Moves To Ban Diluting Agent Used In Vape Carts
LANSING - Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency is moving to ban a diluting agent used in vape
Business News
- Alibaba Takes Aim At Nvidia With New 3X Powerful AI Chip And Next-Gen LLM Model As China Tech War Heats Up
- Ross Gerber Invokes Netflix, Says Mercedes Made A 'Blockbuster' Error By Letting 10% Tesla Stake Slip Away
- Michael Burry Fears Crypto-Based Stocks Will Add To An Era Of No 'Long-Term Personal Relationships' In A Cyber-Punk Future
- Alibaba Takes Aim At Nvidia With New 3X Powerful AI Chip And Next-Gen LLM Model As China Tech War Heats Up
- Ross Gerber Invokes Netflix, Says Mercedes Made A 'Blockbuster' Error By Letting 10% Tesla Stake Slip Away
- Michael Burry Fears Crypto-Based Stocks Will Add To An Era Of No 'Long-Term Personal Relationships' In A Cyber-Punk Future
