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
Room (39)a Partners With Buildable To Accelerate Tech Innovation For Credit Unions
PLYMOUTH — Room (39)a has formed a strategic partnership with technology firm Buildable. The partnership
Ohio State Rep Voices Support For Not Making Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voiced strong support for the position
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26
LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday
Deadline To Apply For Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Fall 2025 Cohort Extended To July 11
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive,
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)
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
Nation’s Power Grid Fails During Heavy Christmas Storms
NEW YORK - Two-thirds of the US population faced snowstorms, high winds, or frigid winter
Michigan Democrats Introduce Bill To Require 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2035
LANSING - A Democratic leader’s bill aims to require Michigan to use 100 percent renewable
The Chevy Bolt A Red Hot Deal – Until March
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt is already a great enough deal to get our Electrek
China Researchers Create Device To Split Seawater To Produce Hydrogen
BEIJING, China - A research team in China has developed a device to split salty
Grand Rapids Community College Gets $140,000 Grant To Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids Community College has been awarded a $140,000 grant to participate
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber Acquires Northwest Consulting
GRAND RAPIDS - Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber has acquired Northwest Consultants Inc., bringing together
NFIB Names Emily Carlson Regional Media Manager
LANSING – NFIB, a national small business advocacy organization, named Emily Carlson Senior Media Manager
Dematic Appoints Biolchini Chief Executive Officer for Americas Region
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic’s Bernard Biolchini has recently been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief
Traverse City’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens
TRAVERSE CITY- Traverse City's first recreational marijuana retailer opened last week. House of Dank, located at
Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to
Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba,
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post
Featured News
Applications Open For Federal Student Aid
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced that students and families can now complete the
Syncurrent First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development
MARQUETTE – "Syncurrent, First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development" A Marquette-based technological startup, is the first artificial
CRA Proposed Administrative Rules Changes
LANSING - Join Derek Sova, policy specialist with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, to learn about the changes being proposed to the
Michigan
Taiwan Says Fab 4 Chip Group Held First Senior Officials Meeting
TAIPEI - The U.S.-led "Fab 4" semiconductor alliance of Taiwan, the United States, Japan and
Remote Work Is Poised to Devastate America’s Cities
NEW YORK - The “work from home” revolution has been very good for political columnists
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
Taiwan Says Fab 4 Chip Group Held First Senior Officials Meeting
TAIPEI - The U.S.-led "Fab 4" semiconductor alliance of Taiwan, the United States, Japan and
Remote Work Is Poised to Devastate America’s Cities
NEW YORK - The “work from home” revolution has been very good for political columnists
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
Traverse City’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens
TRAVERSE CITY- Traverse City's first recreational marijuana retailer opened last week. House of Dank, located at
Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to
Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba,
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post
Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should
MCWT Executive Director Lori Koza Has Big Plans For Her Women’s Group
SOUTHFIELD - Lori Koza, the new executive director of the Michigan Council of Women in
How To Make Sure People Take Your Business Seriously
Startups are notoriously difficult to get right, which is why so many of them fail
Trump Pushes “Great Healthcare Plan” as ACA Subsidies Expire, Setting Up High-Stakes Reset for Consumers and Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has called on Congress to enact what he calls
Advanced Technologies
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
SME’s ToolingU, CESMI Launch Smart Manufacturing Curriculum
SOUTHFIELD–Tooling U-SME, the workforce development division of SME, and CESMII–The Smart Manufacturing Institute, sponsored by NIST and the U.S Department of
Trusano AI-Powered Data And Document Anonymization, Redaction, Masking Software
DETROIT – Trusano, an Artificial Intelligence powers document anonymization, redaction, and masking software developed by TrialAssure, is now available globally. The
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
What Would The Earth Look Like If All The Ice Melted?
WASHINGTON DC - Even as activists continue to face opposition—and even disdain—from climate deniers for attempting to raise awareness about the danger our planet is in, mounting scientific data shows that the world's ice is
Lawrence Technological University, Detroit Regional Chamber Partner On Regional Talent Compact
SOUTHFIELD - Officials at Lawrence Technological University have signed the Detroit Regional Talent Compact, an equity-driven initiative led by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees program, Mark Brucki, LTU Associate Vice President provides details.
Humanity On Thin Ice Due To Lack Of Climate Action – And It Is Melting Fast
NEW YORK - It's not over just yet, the United Nations' climate watchdog group said in its latest anxiety-inspiring report, but things are looking very, very bad. As the Associated Press notes in its write-up of the latest
Anti-Cancer Drug Derived From Fungus Shows Promise In Clinical Trials
OXFORD, UK - A new industry-academic partnership between the University of Oxford and biopharmaceutical company NuCana as found that chemotherapy drug NUC-7738, derived from a Himalayan fungus, has 40 times greater potency for killing cancer
U-M Launches $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund To Commercialize Medical Research
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched the $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund, a new funding vehicle designed to advance the process of transitioning commercially viable engineering and medical research projects to market.
Stryker Corp. Completes Three Deals In April, Looking For More Hot Deals
KALAMAZOO - Stryker Corp. has completed its acquisition of defibrillator maker Physio-Control International Inc. and two other major deals. The $1.28 billion cash deal was announced in mid-February and completed Tuesday. Physio-Control makes monitors/defibrillators, automated
Study: Michigan Bucks Trend Of Price Increases For New Workers’ Comp Drugs
LANSING - Michigan's changes in 2012 to the rules governing reimbursement for physician-dispensed prescriptions for workers' compensation claims have so far not seen major increases in new strengths or new formulations of certain pain-relieving medications,
Advomas Partners With Online Tech For Secure Cloud Hosting
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech is pleased to announced that it has been selected as the cloud provider of choice for Advomas, a leader in the healthcare insurance industry. For 30 years, Advomas, a Michigan-based healthcare eligibility company, has helped providers secure health insurance
U-M Launches $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund To Commercialize Medical Research
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched the $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund, a new funding vehicle designed to advance the process of transitioning commercially viable engineering and medical research projects to market.
Stryker Corp. Completes Three Deals In April, Looking For More Hot Deals
KALAMAZOO - Stryker Corp. has completed its acquisition of defibrillator maker Physio-Control International Inc. and two other major deals. The $1.28 billion cash deal was announced in mid-February and completed Tuesday. Physio-Control makes monitors/defibrillators, automated
Study: Michigan Bucks Trend Of Price Increases For New Workers’ Comp Drugs
LANSING - Michigan's changes in 2012 to the rules governing reimbursement for physician-dispensed prescriptions for workers' compensation claims have so far not seen major increases in new strengths or new formulations of certain pain-relieving medications,
Advomas Partners With Online Tech For Secure Cloud Hosting
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech is pleased to announced that it has been selected as the cloud provider of choice for Advomas, a leader in the healthcare insurance industry. For 30 years, Advomas, a Michigan-based healthcare eligibility company, has helped providers secure health insurance
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Patents Potential ICE-Saving Technology
DEARBORN - Engineers at Ford have filed a patent for a pre-combustion system that could
Ford Transit Turns 10 With Upgrades To E-Transit, Charging, Software
DEARBORN–Ford Transit, America’s No. 1 best-sellilng commercial van, celebrates a decade in market and its
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
Toyota Is Developing New Combustion Engines
TOKYO - Toyota sold more cars in 2023 than ever before but electric vehicles had
M2 TechCast Jan. 11 – Co-Hosts Brennan And Roush Discuss Technology ON Display At North American International Auto Show
FERNDALE - M2 TechCast Co-host Matt Roush interviews co-host Mike Brennan from the North American
General Motors Joins Speaker Line-Up at TU-Automotive Cybersecurity USA
NOVI - Vehicle Services Cybersecurity at General Motors has joined the speaker line-up at the
Digital and Mobile
Ford, Walmart To Launch Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Service
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co., Walmart, and a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based autonomous vehicle company called Argo AI are
Apple Patches NSO Zero-Day Flaw Affecting All Devices
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has released security updates for a zero-day vulnerability that affects every iPhone,
IoT.2: A New Trend In The World Of Internet Of Everything
DETROIT - There’s a new trend in the IoT space, and it’s called IoT.2. If
JD Power: Smartphone Connectivity Now Biggest Auto Quality Headache
TROY—A balky transmission? Poor fit and finish? Nope. The automotive quality analysis firm J.D.
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
Lock Down Your Gmail Account With Advanced Protection Program
SAN FRANCISCO - You keep a lot of sensitive information in your Google account -- bank
Michigan Security Company Identifies ‘Emotet’ As Top Threat
COMMERCE TWP.—The latest Quarterly Threat Landscape report from the managed security services provider Nuspire identified
Estonian Team Wins International Cyber Exercise During Cyber Summit
DETROIT - The Michigan National Guard and the Michigan Cyber Range hosted an International Cyber
Business and Finance
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.
5 Things to Consider Before You Make Crypto Investing Decisions
When making your decision to invest in crypto, there are a few things you should
How The Latest Trends In Casino Apps Have Improved The User Experience
Earlier, if you wanted to gamble, Walk- casinos limited to poker and blackjack were your
How To Create An Effective Project Timeline
DETROIT - If you feel you have a never-ending list of activities to complete, it
5 Financial Habits For A Secure Future
DETROIT - Financial stability is a necessary prerequisite to survive in today’s economy. Factors such
2,700 Michigan Small Businesses Get State Relief Grants
LANSING—More than 2,700 small businesses around Michigan have been awarded a total of $10 million
Report: 1,322 Michigan Angels Invested $73.6 million
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan “angel investor” community released its 2019 annual research report, showing an increase
Quicken Loans Provides $25K To Launch Rebrand Cities Digital Accelerator
DETROIT - The Quicken Loans Community Fund has partnered with the City of Detroit and
TechTown Doubles Small Business Impact With Latest Funding Round
DETROIT - The TechTown Stabilization Fund closed with 347 grantees receiving a total of $575,000 in
Traverse City’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens
TRAVERSE CITY- Traverse City's first recreational marijuana retailer opened last week. House of Dank, located at
Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to
Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba,
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post
