MI Tech TV
MCWT Update: Kathleen Norton-Schock Recaps Summer Activities And Highlights Fall Events
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Council of Women In Technology Spokesperson Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update on MITech TV of events and services provided by her association. In the Sept. 25 episode, she recaps
C-Level Technology Jobs Available Through Executive Search Partners
ANN ARBOR - After a lull in hiring C-Level technology executives this year, companies are again looking to hire Chief Information Officers, Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, said in this video interview
ITC To Build New Electric Transmission Lines To Enhance Grid Reliability
NOVI – Jeremy Coon, principal project manager for ITC, has joined the Sept. 18 episode of MITech TV to discuss how ITC, the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, is supporting the latest efforts in
Breaking News
Grand Valley State University Promotes Jennifer Drake To Provost
ALLENDALE - Jennifer Drake has been named provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
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
Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5%
Lawrence Technological University Gets Research Grant To Work With Industry
SOUTHFIELD - The Lawrence Technological University College of Engineering will be an integral part of
Michigan Border Dispensaries Aren’t Fretting Yet Over More Expensive Ohio Competitors
COLUMBUS - Approaching five years since Michigan marijuana shops rang up their first sales, Ohio
Ohio Dispensaries Sold $11.5 Million In Cannabis In First 5 Days Of Legalization
COLUMBUS - Oho cannabis dispensaries sold more than $11.5 million worth of marijuana to recreational
July Michigan Cannabis Sales Remain Flat For 5th Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continue to remain flat in July with sales for all
July 2024: US Annual Inflation Decline Signals Fed Rate Shift
WASHINGTON DC – In July 2024, annual inflation in the United States has fallen below
China’s SAIC Group To Offer Car With Solid-State Battery For Longer Range
BEIJING, China - China's largest carmaker SAIC Group expects to see its first model with
Solar Panel-Powered Vehicles Provide “5,700 Miles Free Each Year”
DETROIT - With the increasing number of people buying electric vehicles very year, many have
Porsche Plans To Keep Internal Combustion Alive With e-Fuels
BERLIN, Germany - While most manufacturers are set to go fully or mostly electric by
ITC Holdings Customer Service Provides Answers To Your Questions
NOVI - On MITech TV May 15 we discussed ITC’s role in the community working
Michigan Manufacturing Center Promotes Two To Leadership Roles
PLYMOUTH – Robert Lyscas has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Operating
US Signal To Open Van Buren Twp. data center March 1
GRAND RAPIDS—Data center provider US Signal announced Tuesday that its new Greater Detroit data center,
Former Oscoda Air Force Base Could Become Spaceport
STERLING HEIGHTS – A spaceport in Northeast Michigan? That’s what the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association
RIIS, Parrot Partner To Develop Drone AI Technology
TROY - European Drone Group Parrot is partnering with mobile app developer RIIS to develop
Take Your High On A Cannabis Vacation In Michigan
DETROIT - We are blessed to have the Great Lakes, Detroit River, and the forests
Federal Cannabis Legalization Won’t Happen Soon, Analyst Predicts
WASHINGTON DC - Further consolidation of the cannabis industry and more cross-border transactions and listings
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand Raking In $750,000 Monthly
SAN FRANCISCO - The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru
Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise
WASHINGTON DC - The use of cannabis prior to running is associated with greater feelings
Featured News
Legal Cannabis In Ohio Also Growing Jobs
COLUMBUS - The Indeed employment website is rife with Ohio-based entry-level cultivator, trimmer and customer service positions. Cannabis businesses are also in need
Elon Musk Says He’s Leaving Electric Vehicles Behind
Elon Musk, the Electric Vehicles pioneer and lead investor in the multi-billion dollar enterprise Tesla, announced his company will be shifting
Healthcare Providers Can Purchase GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs From ELP At A Substantial Discount Compared To The Competition – Guaranteed
ANN ARBOR - Eleusis Partners, LLC (ELP) has announced their company has contracted with a well-established U.S compounding pharmacy to offer
Michigan
Highline Launches 2-Gig Internet In UP, Thumb Areas Of Michigan
ESCANABA–Highline, the high-speed internet provider, announced the availability of 2-gigabit-per-second internet service in the markets
Sila EV Batteries Achieve 20 Percent Increase In Range Per Charge
ALAMEDA, CA - If your electric vehicle could charge in less time than it takes
Auto Industry Expert David E. Cole Receives First Global Auto Mobility Industry Innovation Award
DEARBORN – Global Auto Mobility today announces the recipient of the first Global Auto Mobility Industry
Southwest Michigan Sustainable Materials Management Forum
ALLENDALE - In the coming year, all counties in Michigan will begin a three-year process
Highline Launches 2-Gig Internet In UP, Thumb Areas Of Michigan
ESCANABA–Highline, the high-speed internet provider, announced the availability of 2-gigabit-per-second internet service in the markets
Sila EV Batteries Achieve 20 Percent Increase In Range Per Charge
ALAMEDA, CA - If your electric vehicle could charge in less time than it takes
Auto Industry Expert David E. Cole Receives First Global Auto Mobility Industry Innovation Award
DEARBORN – Global Auto Mobility today announces the recipient of the first Global Auto Mobility Industry
Southwest Michigan Sustainable Materials Management Forum
ALLENDALE - In the coming year, all counties in Michigan will begin a three-year process
Take Your High On A Cannabis Vacation In Michigan
DETROIT - We are blessed to have the Great Lakes, Detroit River, and the forests
Federal Cannabis Legalization Won’t Happen Soon, Analyst Predicts
WASHINGTON DC - Further consolidation of the cannabis industry and more cross-border transactions and listings
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand Raking In $750,000 Monthly
SAN FRANCISCO - The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru
Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise
WASHINGTON DC - The use of cannabis prior to running is associated with greater feelings
Davenport University Received $10 Million Federal Grant, Largest In School History
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University announced this month it received a $10 million federal grant
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Boxier, Powered By Four-Cylinder Engine
DETROIT - The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which the company unveiled on Oct. 28, was
Two Weeks in the Heat
Every January, tennis starts where everything feels upside down. Europe is frozen, New York’s in
Exploring How Data and Design Are Powering the Next Wave of Online Fun
The online entertainment world is changing fast. Behind every sleek website, exciting game, and interactive
Advanced Technologies
Chicago UFO Case Could Help Develop Warp Drive Like Star Trek
CHIGAGO - An international think-tank of physicists believes a famous UFO sighting in Chicago may hold clues about 'faster than light' space travel. At
AI Misinformation: Why It Works And How To Spot It
SAN FRANCISCO - A year and a half ahead of the 2024 presidential election, the Republican National Committee began running attack
Fast Charging Vs. Slow Charging: Study Reveals Difference In Range Degradation
MIAMI - One of the thoughts that go through the mind of an EV owner has to do with the impact
Revolutionizing Fuel Cells With Enhanced Durability
NEW MEXICO - The Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a corrosion-resistant fuel cell design featuring a coaxial nanowire electrode. This innovative
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Stellantis Launches EV Charging Service Despite Having ZERO EVs In The US
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis has unveiled its latest offering for electric vehicle (EV) owners: Free2move Charge. This comprehensive system aims to provide EV owners with convenient charging and energy management options, catering to their needs
Michigan EdTech Pitch Contest Awards $22,000 To Five Education Innovators
LANSING — Edtech innovators from Spelling Safari have been chosen as the winners of the second annual Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest, sharing $22,000 in business startup grants and legal and creative startup assistance with
New Priming Method Improves Battery Life by Up To 44 Percent
AUSTIN, Texas - The potential of silicon anode batteries to transform energy storage solutions is pivotal in addressing climate objectives and fully realizing the capabilities of electric vehicles. Nonetheless, the persistent loss of lithium ions
Flying EV Car With 110-Mile Flight Range Just Received FAA Test Flight Approval
SAN FRANCISCO - Alef Aeronautics, a California automaker, said last week that it had received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Model A flying car, which it said marked the first
Diplomat Buys Virginia Health Care Service Center Company
FLINT — Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. announced it had completed its acquisition of WRB Communications Inc., a health care service center company based in Chantilly, Va. WRB specializes in relationship management programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers and
Wayne State Wins $7.5 million NIH Renewal For Environmental Center
DETROIT – Wayne State University received notice from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health has renewed a five-year, $7.5 million grant for the Center for Urban Responses to
U-M Names Bipolar Disorder Research Program For Auto Entrepreneur Heinz Prechter
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has named its bipolar disorder research program for Heinz Prechter, in honor of a new gift commitment of up to $5 million by the World Heritage Foundation -
Genomenon Gets $1.8 Million Grant From NIH To Fund Genomic Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced a $1.8 milion grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health will fund Genomenon’s further innovation in genomic analysis, streamlining the literature research and curation process leading to faster patient diagnosis.
Diplomat Buys Virginia Health Care Service Center Company
FLINT — Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. announced it had completed its acquisition of WRB Communications Inc., a health care service center company based in Chantilly, Va. WRB specializes in relationship management programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers and
Wayne State Wins $7.5 million NIH Renewal For Environmental Center
DETROIT – Wayne State University received notice from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health has renewed a five-year, $7.5 million grant for the Center for Urban Responses to
U-M Names Bipolar Disorder Research Program For Auto Entrepreneur Heinz Prechter
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has named its bipolar disorder research program for Heinz Prechter, in honor of a new gift commitment of up to $5 million by the World Heritage Foundation -
Genomenon Gets $1.8 Million Grant From NIH To Fund Genomic Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced a $1.8 milion grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health will fund Genomenon’s further innovation in genomic analysis, streamlining the literature research and curation process leading to faster patient diagnosis.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Belgium Ports Flooded With UnSold Chinese Electric Vehicles
PARIS - You probably need to see it to appreciate the challenges the automobile industry
Researchers Innovating Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery Technology
NETHERLANDS - The experts at TU Delft labs in the Netherlands are continuing their mastery of
J.D. Power: Home Charging Satisfaction Bright Spot Among EV Owners
TROY–While the public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles faces a myriad of growing pains, home
NIO Debuts First 900V EV Drive System With 150 Mile Fast Charge In 5 Minutes
DETROIT - NIO’s 900V drive system rolled off the production line Wednesday, according to the
Survey: Nearly Half Of Americans Say Driverless Cars Not In Their Futures
ANN ARBOR - While driverless technology has generated a huge buzz, and much interest, nearly
Tesla May Need Up To Nearly $2 Billion To Get Model 3 Into Production
WASHINGTON DC - Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has laid out an ambitious launch plan
Digital and Mobile
Report: 60 Percent Of Organizations By 2024 Will Use AI For Financial Management Solutions
STAMFORD, Conn. - Through 2024, Gartner predicts that 60 percent of organizations will seek artificial
Report: Spam Rates In U.S. Spike Again
DETROIT -The U.S. dropped in the ranking of most spammed countries from second in 2020 to twentieth in 2021,
In 2021: Mobile Users Spend More Than $350 Million Daily On Games And Apps
DETROIT - Consumers continue to spend more on various mobile apps and games as the
Stefanini Group Opens Security Operations Center To Support US Customers
SOUTHFIELD – Global IT Provider Stefanini Group has opened a Security Operations Center to support
Getting A Properly Educated Workforce Is Vital For Michigan’s Future
DETROIT - This past summer I had the honor of being asked to join a
Cyberattack Triggered Global shutdowns For Steelcase, Potential To Delayed Shipments
GRAND RAPIDS — A recent cyberattack caused global operations for office furniture manufacturer Steelcase Inc. to shut
FBI: Hackers Stole Source Code From US Government Agencies, Private Companies
SAN FRANCISCO - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has sent out a security alert warning
Brom Stibitz Michigan CIO On “A” Grades From Digital States Survey
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan again earned "A" grades from the Center for
Business and Finance
MSBDC Celebrates Eighth Annual SBDC Day March 20
GRAND RAPIDS - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across
Cantilever Investors Building 3 Innovator Campuses In Ann Arbor Area
ANN ARBOR - Cantilever Investors created an innovation center campus in Ann Arbor and is
U M Helps Organize NSF Great Lakes Business Advisory Group
ANN ARBOR - The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is part of the National
Apply to Pitch at Bamboo Startup Pitch Night!
DETROIT - Are you a founder or creator with a product, idea, or technology company?
How Your Business Can Benefit From Technology In The Future
Technology has become incredibly popular ever since the internet came about in 1993. Since then,
How Tech Has Changed The Way We Live Our Lives For The Better
Technology has changed our lives irrevocably over the past couple of decades. It has transformed
How To Break Into The Tech Industry With No Experience
The tech industry is moving upwards with no signs of slowing. From data analytics to
The Future of CDN: CacheFly Stands Ready to Serve Amidst Industry Upheavals
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - CacheFly CDN solves a very important technology for businesses. In
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Salutes Top Hardware Company Clients
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the physical-product business accelerator established by Lawrence Technological University and the city
2021 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Goes Virtual – Partners With InvestMidwest
ANN ARBOR– A staple of private equity finance conferences, the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium goes
Michigan Owners Expecting Better Business Conditions Declined 24 points
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 5.5 points in December to 95.9, falling
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program To Provide $55 Million In Grants For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved two grant programs – the Michigan Small
Take Your High On A Cannabis Vacation In Michigan
DETROIT - We are blessed to have the Great Lakes, Detroit River, and the forests
Federal Cannabis Legalization Won’t Happen Soon, Analyst Predicts
WASHINGTON DC - Further consolidation of the cannabis industry and more cross-border transactions and listings
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand Raking In $750,000 Monthly
SAN FRANCISCO - The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru
Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise
WASHINGTON DC - The use of cannabis prior to running is associated with greater feelings
