MI Tech TV
C3 Industries, Detroit FinTech Bay, MIVideoStudio, LTU Update
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Aug. 26, Joel Ruggiero, co-founder and chief horticulturist of C3 Industries, will announce 20 cannabis dispensaries statewide. Maissan Almaskati, chief executive officer of the FinTech Consortium in the United
MITechNews TV: Network Security, Tech248 Update, Detroit Entrepreneur Report
ROYAL OAK - On MITechNews TV Aug. 12, Caston Thomas, co-host of the Internet Advisor, talks about the new approach to network security. Greg Doyle, Manager of Tech248, updates upcoming events. Emily Heintz, from EntryPoint,
Cannabis Business Update: Bratic Grow Lights, ABKO Labs, CannaBiz Connection, Benzinga Cannabis Conference
ROYAL OAK - M2 Techcast Monday Aug. 5 features four cannabis businesses. Stevan Bratic, Managing Director of Bratic Enterprises, highlights his grow lights. Amy Brown, Co-Founder of ABKO Labs, explains how her company tests Marijuana
Breaking News
Comcast RISE To Award 100 Small Businesses In Metro Detroit With $5000 Grant Packages
DETROIT – Comcast announced a new round of 100 businesses in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Michigan
NOVI - ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in
ITC Holdings Customer Service Provides Answers To Your Questions
NOVI - On MITech TV May 15 we discussed ITC’s role in the community working
ITC Establishes Jon E. Jipping Annual Scholarship At Michigan Technical University
HOUGHTON – ITC Holdings Corp., the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, has established an annual
20 Cannabis Trimmers Needed For Contract Work In Upper Peninsula
STERLING HEIGHTS – MyCannaJobs is looking to hire on a contract basis 20 trimmers to
GVSU Economist: Marginal Growth Returns In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — After last month's dip, the pace of the West Michigan industrial economy
Michigan Pure Med Calls For Stronger Safety Standards Following MRA’s Largest Recall To Date
MARSHALL – Michigan Pure Med, a vertically-integrated pharmaceutical medical cannabis company, called for stronger marijuana
Poll: Job Satisfaction Climbs to Highest Level in Over Two Decades
NEW YORK -A nationwide survey conducted by The Conference Board shows that about 54 percent
Sustainable Business Forum June 20 Spotlights Renewable Energy Challenges
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s June 20 meeting will feature a spotlight
Schuette, Miller Post Letter Against Waukesha Diversion
LANSING - With a final decision expected next week, Attorney General Bill Schuette joined the
New Federal Law Would Mean More Pipeline Inspections
LANSING - The standards for pipelines would not change substantially, but those facilities would see
Lessenberry Headlines Michigan Energy Fair June 24-25 At Ingham County Fairgrounds
MASON - Internationally renowned writer, commentator, and political analyst Jack Lessenberry, will headline a wide-ranging
Featured News
NASA Officials Hope Recent UFO Sightings Are ‘Not an Adversary’
WASHINGTON DC - Following a recent uptick in UFO sightings, NASA has officially launched its Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) study. And officials are hoping
Hemlock Semiconductor Breaks Ground On $375 Million Expansion
HEMLOCK, MI — Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, broke ground
Solid-State Battery First To Hit 620-Mile Range
PARIS - In yet another solid-state battery research breakthrough, Mercedes-Benz's partner in solid-state cell development ProLogium made the 'world premiere of
Michigan
New Design Software From Altair
TROY — The engineering technology developer Altair Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTR) announced the release and immediate
Ann Arbor Drone Wind Industry Startup Opens Dutch Office
ANN ARBOR — SkySpecs, the developer of automated drone-based inspection for wind turbines, announced the
Enhanced Car Buying Platform Launches
PONTIAC — Deliver My Ride, the online car buying service launched by Peter Karmanos Jr.’s
Snyder Rolls Out Plans To Expand Rural Internet Access
LANSING - During a tour on last week, Gov. Rick Snyder announced new plans to provide
New Design Software From Altair
TROY — The engineering technology developer Altair Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTR) announced the release and immediate
Ann Arbor Drone Wind Industry Startup Opens Dutch Office
ANN ARBOR — SkySpecs, the developer of automated drone-based inspection for wind turbines, announced the
Enhanced Car Buying Platform Launches
PONTIAC — Deliver My Ride, the online car buying service launched by Peter Karmanos Jr.’s
Snyder Rolls Out Plans To Expand Rural Internet Access
LANSING - During a tour on last week, Gov. Rick Snyder announced new plans to provide
Solar-Powered Tech Turns Seawater Into Hydrogen Fuel And Drinking Water
ITHICA, NY - A Cornell University-led research team has developed a way to generate green
5 Low‑Cost Marketing Hacks for Small Manufacturing Shops
If you have a small shop that manufactures things, you understand that every dollar counts,
Leveling Up the Online Casino Experience with Gaming Insights
Most online gambling platforms, such as digital betting websites or mobile apps, owe a lot
Why Prototype Software Is Essential for Fast-Paced Development
mojo_cp©/adobeStock Developing proprietary software from scratch is no easy task. While a thorough knowledge of
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Carol Health Joins Great Lakes Health Connect To Access Virtual Integrated Patient Record
GRAND RAPIDS – Carol Health, a mobile app-based, on-demand home health service, has joined Great Lakes Health Connect to provide nurses with access to Virtual Integrated Patient Record, a cloud-based system that stores and organizes
AccelerateKID Educates Young Folks On STEAM Subjects, Provides Summer Camps
ROYAL OAK - AccelerateKID is an organization that educates young kids on subjects related to STEAM, while offering summer camps, classes, and clubs every month at locations in Wixom and Madison Heights, not to mention
Vestaron Seeks $12 Million Investment To Commercialize Spider Venom Pesticide
KALAMAZOO - Vestaron Corp. seeks to raise $12 million in investments to enable the company to bring to market its environmentally friendly pesticide based on spider venom. Vestaron closed in late June on the first
Michigan Science Center CEO Matthews Leaves STEM-Hub; Replaced By COO
DETROIT - Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the Michigan Science Center, has left the downtown Detroit STEM-hub to pursue other opportunities in the STEM community. Matthews was the facility’s first full-time CEO. Her departure
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Auto Tech: Lunewave Radar Helping Driverless Vehicles See The Road Ahead
ANN ARBOR - John Xin, CEO of Lunewave Radar, talks about Lunewave’s proprietary Luneburg lens
Rivian Will Open $4.6 Million Service Support Center As It Prepares For First Vehicle Sales
PLYMOUTH - Rivian, the electric vehicle startup that’s gearing up for an initial public offering, continues
Report: Half Of Americans Say EVs Instrumental In Fighting Climate Change
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — A new report contends majority (52 percent) of U.S. residents agree that
Ford Gives Major Boost To Battery R&D
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced it would establish a new global battery “center of excellence,” to
Digital and Mobile
How Can Small, Medium Businesses Protect Themselves From Cyber Attack?
ROYAL OAK - How can Small and Medium Businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks? Learn
Why The U.S. Government Banned Kaspersky Anti-Virus Software From Use By Federal Agencies
ROYAL OAK - Cyber security expert Dan Lohrmann explains the backstory on the recent ban
American Center For Mobility To Work With 15 Michigan Colleges, Universities To Train Automated Vehicle Talent
YPSILANTI TWP. - The American Center for Mobility will work with 15 colleges and universities
Duo Security Becomes Next Michigan Technology Company Valued At $1 Billion
ANN ARBOR - On Thursday, Duo Security announced it had raised an additional $70 million
Ossian Talks Practical Approach To Data Security Laws Aug. 21
AUBURN HILLS ? Kathy Ossian, founder of Ossian Law, will teach a workshop that takes
LinkedIn Scammer Techniques Are Getting Scary
BIRMINGHAM - This is an update to the article about identifying LinkedIn scammers when they
Global Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) IP Tables Peak Past 512K
BIRMINGHAM - We all knew it was coming. As more and more networks are created
Want A Safe Car? Check Its Cyber Safety Rating
LAS VEGAS - Cars are often rated on things like performance, comfort, value, and safety.
Business and Finance
Applications Open For $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Competition
DETROIT - Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is now accepting applications for startups to win up
Vestaron Seeks $12 Million Investment To Commercialize Spider Venom Pesticide
KALAMAZOO - Vestaron Corp. seeks to raise $12 million in investments to enable the company
July 13 Deadline To Apply For $50,000 Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT – If you’re a entrepreneur, dreamer or innovator in metro Detroit, you only have
West Michigan Medical Device Startup Gets $3 million Investment
GRAND HAVEN — JSJ Corp. has invested $3 million in a startup company that wants to commercialize
M2 TechCast April 4, MISBDC, Rave Computer, Motor City Connect
FERNDALE – On M2 TechCast April 4, a new content partnership with the Michigan Small
Deadline To Apply For Wayne State’s DTX Tech Startup Summer Accelerator April 22
DETROIT - The deadline to apply for DTX Launch Detroit, a 10-week summer accelerator at
SmartBracket Ranks In 74th Percentile In ESPN Challenge Pool After First Weekend Of March Madness
EAST LANSING - Supported Intelligence’ SmartBracket software after the first weekend of March Madness was
$50,000 GreenLight Business Model Competition March 30
EAST LANSING - The GreenLight Business Model Competition is a startup event series that brings







































