MI Tech TV
Executive Search Partners Adds New Partners
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partners of Executive Search Partners, returns to MITech TV to provide details on several new partners that have joined the executive recruiting practice. ExecSearchPartners.Com focuses on recruiting executive level
What’s Michigan Doing To Support Mobility and Electrification?
LANSING - Charlie Tyson who runs the office of Future Mobility and Electrification from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to provide details on how the state of Michigan
Hats For Breast Cancer Survivors = BaaBaaZuZu
LAKE LEELANAU- Three female entrepreneurs have banded together to support breast cancer survivors with custom hats made by Baabaazuzu in Northern Michigan to benefit breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren
Breaking News
GVSU Survey Finds Economic Uncertainty Among West Michigan Businesses
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling
Ann Arbor SPARK Introduces SizeUp Spark To Help Business Evaluate Markets
ANN ARBOR - SizeUp SPARK is a free, data-driven business intelligence tool designed to help
Ohio GOP Claims Legalizing Pot Increases Crime. Fact Check Shows It Doesn’t
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana,
General Motors Patent Reveals How The Automaker Could Make Future EVs Better
DETROIT - The future of electric vehicle technology may be just around the corner — and it's
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
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Report: Inflation Reduction Act To Generate Annual Renewables Investments To $114 Billion By 2031
WASHINGTON DC - In less than a decade, the decarbonization efforts enshrined in the Inflation
Electric Semi-Trucks Ready To Deploy, But Not Enough Plugs To Charge Them
DETROIT - Electric semi-trucks are ready to go. The technology is there, manufacturers have capacity
Researchers Claim Path To Cheaper Clean Energy With Advance In Perovskite Solar Cell Manufacture
BEIJING, China - Chinese scientists have developed a method to manufacture more advanced solar cells
Tesla 1200 Mile Road Trip With Former Freep Auto Writer Rachel Konrad
ANN ARBOR - One of the knocks on Electric Vehicles is they aren't good for
Shinola Names Company’s First Female CEO
DETROIT - Watch and luxury goods maker Shinola on Friday promoted Shannon Washburn its first
Holland Supply Chain Software Developer Launches Freight Market Index
HOLLAND—BluJay Solutions, a developer of supply chain software and services, has announced the launch of
DTE Energy Names JoAnn Chávez Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer
DETROIT -DTE Energy announced JoAnn Chávez will take on the role of senior vice president
Stardock App Lets Users Assign Actions To Specific Screen Locations
PLYMOUTH—Stardock Corp. has released new software called TouchTasks, a productivity app that allows users to
Hemp Can Be Crucial To Control Climate Change, And Highly Profitable
DETROIT - A team of scientists from Hudson Carbon, a research center in upstate New
UN Hemp Report Predicts $18 Billion Global Industry
NEW YORK - The global hemp market could reach $18.6 billion by 2027 if nations
Brian Hanna Loses Interim Title Named Executive Director Of Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that Brian Hanna will move from interim executive
Cannabis Headlines With Rick Thompson
ANN ARBOR - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson provides cannabis headlines on Four20 Post
Featured News
2024 Michigan Cyber Summit, High School Cyber Summit Oct. 16 and 17
LANSING - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The
MPSC Awards Nearly $21M In Grants For Renewable Energy And Electrification Projects
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will share nearly $21 million in grants across the state for renewable energy and
Michigan Minimum Wage Increases Twice In 2025
LANSING — Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate
Michigan
Stellar Broadband Expands Into Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY–Stellar Broadband has contracted with DTN Management to deliver gigabit Internet to its new
Michigan TV Cable Cutters Set Record In 2022, MPSC Report
LANSING - The number of households breaking away from cable television in Michigan accelerated in
What Nobody Is Telling You About Hydrogen Combustion Engines
DETROIT - With fossil fuel reserves like oil projected to exhaust by 2040 and the increasing
Michigan High School Students Invited To Northwood Esports Open House
MIDLAND — Michigan high schoolers are invited to come meet with the most decorated collegiate
Stellar Broadband Expands Into Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY–Stellar Broadband has contracted with DTN Management to deliver gigabit Internet to its new
Michigan TV Cable Cutters Set Record In 2022, MPSC Report
LANSING - The number of households breaking away from cable television in Michigan accelerated in
What Nobody Is Telling You About Hydrogen Combustion Engines
DETROIT - With fossil fuel reserves like oil projected to exhaust by 2040 and the increasing
Michigan High School Students Invited To Northwood Esports Open House
MIDLAND — Michigan high schoolers are invited to come meet with the most decorated collegiate
Hemp Can Be Crucial To Control Climate Change, And Highly Profitable
DETROIT - A team of scientists from Hudson Carbon, a research center in upstate New
UN Hemp Report Predicts $18 Billion Global Industry
NEW YORK - The global hemp market could reach $18.6 billion by 2027 if nations
Brian Hanna Loses Interim Title Named Executive Director Of Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that Brian Hanna will move from interim executive
Cannabis Headlines With Rick Thompson
ANN ARBOR - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson provides cannabis headlines on Four20 Post
Why Safeguarding Employees Also Safeguards Companies
Organizations often focus on profits, efficiency, and growth. While these priorities are vital, the well-being
Davenport University And Amway Sign Partnership To Spur Talent Development
GRAND RAPIDS – Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education
Beginner’s Guide to Online Boat Booking: Tips, Costs & Safety
Is It Safe to Book a Boat Online? Yes — If You Don’t Do It
Dynamic Pricing with AI: Why Retailers Are Finally Catching On
Pricing has always been tricky. A shopper picks something up, pulls out their phone, and
Advanced Technologies
Calculations Suggest It’ll Be Impossible to Control a Super-Intelligent AI
LONDON, UK - The idea of artificial intelligence overthrowing humankind has been talked about for decades – and programs such as ChatGPT have only renewed
U.S. Experiencing Factory Building Boom
DETROIT - According to data from the Census Bureau released last week, construction spending by U.S. manufacturers more than doubled over the
NASA’s New Design Would Finally Bring Jets Out Of The Jet Age
WASHINGTON DC - NASA unveiled its latest X-plane Monday; a strange new design known as a transonic truss-winged aircraft that might just be
From Analytics to Virtual Coaches: How Is AI Reshaping Sports?
In recent years, the world of sports has witnessed a significant transformation due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Alien Civilizations May Be Able to Send Us Messages by the End of the Decade
According to a new study, some of the strongest of those radio signals have reached far-off stars. And apparently, if those stars happen to be home to extraterrestrial life that could respond to our ping, we could
Researchers Make Breakthrough In Quest For Longer Life
SAN DIEGO, Ca. - Researchers from the University of California San Diego conducted a study to reprogram the cellular aging process. The study concluded that they were able to increase the lifespan of yeast cells
Scientists Can Make Damaged Hearts Young Again
DURHAM, N.C. —Researchers at Duke University may one day give countless heart attack patients a second chance for a healthy life. Using rodents, study authors have revealed a potential way to turn back the clock
Why Aliens Are Likely To Be AI
NEW YORK - With powerful new chatbots and AI-powered apps and search engines released practically every day, concern about the rapid advance of artificial intelligence has heated up recently to near obsession. And with good reason. The
TechTown Detroit To Honor Ainsworth, RetroSense Therapeutics As Entrepreneur Of Year
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit will honor Sean Ainsworth and RetroSense Therapeutics as 2016’s Entrepreneur of the Year at its first annual Salute! Awards, to be presented as part of the Toast of the Town celebration
Support Sustainable Business At The Triple Bottom Line Bash
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals at The Third Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash on October 12. A sell-out in its first two years, the event
Cancer Stem Cells: New Method Analyzes 10,000 Cells At Once
ANN ARBOR - A new device for studying tumor cells can trap 10,000 individual cells in a single chip that could one day help screen potential cancer treatments better than techniques used today. Developed at
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be
TechTown Detroit To Honor Ainsworth, RetroSense Therapeutics As Entrepreneur Of Year
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit will honor Sean Ainsworth and RetroSense Therapeutics as 2016’s Entrepreneur of the Year at its first annual Salute! Awards, to be presented as part of the Toast of the Town celebration
Support Sustainable Business At The Triple Bottom Line Bash
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals at The Third Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash on October 12. A sell-out in its first two years, the event
Cancer Stem Cells: New Method Analyzes 10,000 Cells At Once
ANN ARBOR - A new device for studying tumor cells can trap 10,000 individual cells in a single chip that could one day help screen potential cancer treatments better than techniques used today. Developed at
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Rivian R2 – $45,000 Electric Off-Roader For The Masses
IRVINE, Ca. - Rivian revealed its next electric vehicle, the R2, a more affordable SUV
Ford Patents Potential ICE-Saving Technology
DEARBORN - Engineers at Ford have filed a patent for a pre-combustion system that could
Tesla Inks Deal To Bring EV Chargers To Thousands Of Choice Hotels
TEXAS - Tesla has signed a deal with Choice Hotels International to bring chargers to
Toyota To Invest $1.3 Billion In Kentucky Factory To Build New Electric SUV
KENTUCKY - Toyota said on Tuesday it would invest $1.3 billion at its Kentucky facility
Consumer Watchdog Tells Congress Not To Grant Safety Exemptions For Self-Driving Cars
SANTA MONICA, CA – Congress will put lives at risk if it rushes to grant
MTAM Offers Connected Vehicle Course With Mobile Comply In March
DETROIT – A two-hour, on-line introduction to connected vehicle concepts, condensed from an intense three-day
Digital and Mobile
Cyber Safe Holiday eCommerce Cybersecurity Experts Provide Tips
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann, former CISO for the State Of Michigan, and
Experts: Few Manufacturers Paying Attention To Looming Cybersecurity Requirements
GRAND RAPIDS - Manufacturers that supply the defense industry will need to adhere to a
Facebook Renames Itself Meta Amid Controversy Sparked By Whistle Blowers
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook said Thursday it's rebranding itself as Meta to reflect the company's focus on building the metaverse, a
Biden’s FCC Nominees, If Confirmed, Could Return To Net Neutrality Rules
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of
Michigan Teachers The Real Unsung Heroes In Fight for Cybersecurity
DETROIT - In the last five years I have been working to increase the number
Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks Up 330 Percent Since Start Of COVID-19 Pandemic
LEWES, DE - Atlas VPN released a report that said remote desktop protocol attacks rocketed
Facial Recognition Companies Scrambling To See Past Face Masks
SAN FRANCISCO - In the age of the coronavirus, face masks have become a part of
Best Cheap VPN: 3 Options For Working From Home In Quarantine
SAN FRANCISCO - If, like a lot of people, you're working from home due to the coronavirus,
Business and Finance
Unraveling The Future Of Business Technology: IoT And Automation
Image Credit: Douglas Sanchez / Unsplash Have you ever stopped to think about how our
10 Key Aspects To Assess Before Putting Money Into Manufacturing
Photo by Pixabay: Market Demand and Consumer Trends: Understanding market demand and consumer trends extends
Do We Really Need Payment Chips Inserted Into Our Bodies?
Unsplash - CC0 License Elon Musk has set up Neuralink, a company focusing on integrating
15 Smart Moves for Superior Logistics Function Management
Photo by Craig Adderley: Develop a Comprehensive Logistics Strategy Developing a comprehensive logistics strategy involves
Last Minute Tax Advice For 2021 From Kroon & Mitchell CPAs
ANN ARBOR - Phillip Mitchell CPA, a partner in Kroon & Mitchell in Grand Rapids,
The Best Business Tech Upgrades For 2022
DETROIT - Are you looking to make tech upgrades in the new year? The new
Successfully Improving And Growing Your Small Business
DETROIT - You have started your own business and now you have reached a crucial
How Ratings and Reviews Help with SEO
SAN DIEGO - Search engines have taken over all internet activity in the present age,
1,434 Small Businesses in Southwest Michigan Get Small Business Restart Grants
KALAMAZOO - Southwest Michigan First announced 1,434 small business recipients are receiving average grant awards
Birmingham Angels Mid-Year Investing Update
ANN ARBOR - Dave Weaver from Birmingham (MI) Angels provides an update on the angel
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Talks Tech Entrepreneurship Tips
ANN ARBOR - Rick Snyder, former governor of Michigan, talks about all the progress that
Executive Search Partners: How To Land That C-Level Tech Job During A Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, a recruitment company that
Hemp Can Be Crucial To Control Climate Change, And Highly Profitable
DETROIT - A team of scientists from Hudson Carbon, a research center in upstate New
UN Hemp Report Predicts $18 Billion Global Industry
NEW YORK - The global hemp market could reach $18.6 billion by 2027 if nations
Brian Hanna Loses Interim Title Named Executive Director Of Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that Brian Hanna will move from interim executive
Cannabis Headlines With Rick Thompson
ANN ARBOR - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson provides cannabis headlines on Four20 Post
Business News
- DraftKings, Abbott, And Applovin Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Jan. 19-Jan. 23): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?
- Apple's Stock Dumped By Retail Investors, Oscar Nominations, Nvidia's AI Race And More: This Week In Appleverse
- Winter Storm Fern Threatens Disruptions Across US: Here Are Businesses, Stocks Likely To Be Impacted
- DraftKings, Abbott, And Applovin Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Jan. 19-Jan. 23): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?
- Apple's Stock Dumped By Retail Investors, Oscar Nominations, Nvidia's AI Race And More: This Week In Appleverse
- Winter Storm Fern Threatens Disruptions Across US: Here Are Businesses, Stocks Likely To Be Impacted
