MI Tech TV
Diva Tech Talk, MCWT, Plante Moran, Cybernoor, CloudTVNetwork Focus Of M2 Techcast
ROYAL OAK - On Feb. 18, Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update of Diva Tech Talk and the Michigan Council of Women In Technology. Rajiv Das, the former chief information security officer for the
Tech 248 Update: Apprenti Program, Augmented Reality Manufacturing At the Speed Of Light
ROYAL OAK - Oakland County’s Greg Doyle talks about some technology initiatives available including the Apprenti program that teaches tech skills at Oakland Community College to prepare them for on-the-job training at an Oakland County
CAVita’s Einsig Outlines CAV Track At IoT TechConnect.Com
ROYAL OAK - CAVita Principle Barry Einsig joins Matt and Mike to talk about the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle track at IoT TechConnect, a full-day conference on everything about the Internet of Things that is
Breaking News
Gigantic UFO Hovers Over Central Florida Following Loud Boom
ORLANDO, Fla. - As a direct result of social media and the prevalence of cellphone
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
U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal And Nuclear This Year
NEW YORK - Renewables are on track to generate more power than coal in the
Renewable Power To Double Capacity In The Next 5 Years Enough To Power China
NEW YORK - The global energy crisis is driving a sharp acceleration in installations of
LIFT Graduates First Class Of Transitioning Soldiers With Manufacturing Skills
DETROIT - Seven transitioning soldiers have graduated from a pilot program developed by Lightweight Innovations
Sexton To Head Tech Transfer At University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Kelly Sexton, an assistant vice chancellor at North Carolina State University, has
Future Automotive Career Expo Featured At AutoMobili-D Show
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show is a global showcase for the world’s
U-M, WCC To Share Programming Course
ANN ARBOR - Faculty at the University of Michigan School of Information and Washtenaw Community
Environmental Quality Announces Plan For Reducing Phosphorus In Lake Erie
LANSING - Downriver water systems would see the same controls on their waste water as
$1 Million 2016 Clean Energy Trust Challenge Taking Applications
DETROIT – The 2016 Clean Energy Trust Challenge is now open to U.S. applicants and
NextEnergy Official Reviews EPA’s Clean Power Plan
DETROIT - Recently, the Environmental Entrepreneurs hosted an event here at NextEnergy focused on opportunities
State Environmental Quality To Kickoff Recycling Rate Increase Strategies In February
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has announced a Feb. 15, 2016 kickoff
Featured News
Study: Can Hemp Fiber Be Used In Auto Industry?
NASHVILLE, TENN. –The Hemp Alliance of Tennessee is leading a study on the feasibility of the production of hemp fiber in
GM Slashes Prices Below $30,000 On Basic EV Chevy Bolt
DETROIT - General Motors has just decided to drastically reduce the prices of its entry-level model, the Chevy Bolt. This vehicle,
Toyota Demos Prototype Cartridge To Make Hydrogen For Vehicles Portable
TOKYO, Japan - One of the myriad issues with hydrogen as a clean energy source is infrastructure, as it's very expensive to
Michigan
AT&T Expands Gigabit Internet Service To Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Metro Detroit
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. says it has expanded its 1-gigabit internet connection service to more
What Are Governor’s Thoughts On Veto Override For Taxes Charged For Used Vehicle Trade-Ins?
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder has stayed radio silent on the prospects of the Legislature
Are Americans Finally Using Their Vacation Time?
LANSING - According to the Project: Time Off report, The State of the American Vacation
Neogen To Spend $1.3 Million – With Tax Relief Help From Lansing – For Ideal Instruments Headquarters
LANSING — Neogen Corp. will spend $1.3 million on a new home for its Ideal
AT&T Expands Gigabit Internet Service To Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Metro Detroit
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. says it has expanded its 1-gigabit internet connection service to more
What Are Governor’s Thoughts On Veto Override For Taxes Charged For Used Vehicle Trade-Ins?
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder has stayed radio silent on the prospects of the Legislature
Are Americans Finally Using Their Vacation Time?
LANSING - According to the Project: Time Off report, The State of the American Vacation
Neogen To Spend $1.3 Million – With Tax Relief Help From Lansing – For Ideal Instruments Headquarters
LANSING — Neogen Corp. will spend $1.3 million on a new home for its Ideal
Is Your Business Everything You Had Hoped It Would Be?
Image Location - CC0 License Coming up with a business idea is the easiest part
Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot
CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational
Survey Shows Strong Support For 20% Small Business Deduction
LANSING – A new poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business shows broad,
Stefanini Group Acquires Latin America Cloud Computing Provider
SOUTHFIELD — Stefanini group has acquired a 60% stake in Escala 24x7, a premier Amazon
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Incentivizing Wellness
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sara Julius, managing partner of Edify North, an employee benefits consulting firm. To listen, click on https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/2828/Incentivizing-wellness.aspx
ITInTheD’s Phillips, Waltenspiel Help Bring IT Career Academy To Flint
ROYAL OAK - ITInTheD’s David Phillips and his business partner Bob Waltenspiel have helped launch the IT Career Academy that will provide training and certification for entry level IT positions in Flint. Phillips joins M2
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
Michigan Science Center Opens 4D Toyota Engineering Theater May 27
ROYAL OAK - On Memorial Day weekend the new 4D Toyota Engineering Theater opens at the Michigan Science Center. Studio Zone, a Detroit company, helped with the design and build out of the space. 4D
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
New SEMA Testing Facility Purchased In Plymouth
PLYMOUTH —The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the purchase of a 45,000-square-foot building in
VW Comes To Detroit To Develop Its Artificial Intelligence
DETROIT - We're only starting to get to grips with the benefits of artificial intelligence
Study: Drivers Experience 4 Levels Of Attentive ‘Gaze’ In Response To Alerts From Pre-Crash Warning Systems
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A collision avoidance system, or pre-crash alert generated by a vehicle, can
May Mobility Gets State Aid For Self-Driving Shuttle Expansion
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved a $700,000 Michigan Business Development Program grant to support
Digital and Mobile
Snyder Creates Homeland Security Advisor
LANSING - The governor will have a director advisor on emergencies, natural or man-made, under
Five Ways To Spot A Phishing eMail
DETROIT - In a 2016 report from Wombat Security, organizations reported that the most successful
Mobile Monday Detroit Reviews Mobile Analytics At March Event
DETROIT - Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the definition, basic use principles, and benefits of
Mobile Monday Grand Rapids Explores Bluetooth 5.0
GRAND RAPIDS - Mobile Monday Grand Rapids will tackle Bluetooth technologies, including its latest evolution,
Twitter Enables Perfect Forward Secrecy to Bolster Security
TENAFLY, N.J. - Twitter Inc. said it has enabled Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) in a
I am Not Satoshi – Security Researcher Debunks Rumors that He Is The Elusive Inventor Of Bitcoin
BIRMINGHAM - Recent speculation that Dustin Trammel is the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin and somehow
Google Expands Bug-Bounty To Cover Android Vulnerabilities
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google has expanded its bug-bounty program to cover vulnerabilities uncovered in
Could Online Privacy Be A Thing Of The Past? Father Of Internet Says Yes
WASHINGTON DC - Could online privacy one day be a thing of the past as
Business and Finance
Feedback-Seeking CEOs Boost Business Performance
ANN ARBOR - For chief executive officers who want to boost their company's bottom line,
Pitch n’ Pontiac, Momentum Biz Plan Competition Offer Cash Prizes For Startups
DETROIT - Calling all startups and small businesses, Michipreneur has found more pitch opportunities that
Co-Working Space Bamboo Detroit Adds Another Floor In Downtown Detroit
DETROIT - Blogger turned entrepreneur Amanda Lewan announced this week that she has signed a
Toyota Launches AI Ventures To Provide Early-Stage Financing To Tech Startups
LOS ALTOS, Ca. - Toyota Research Institute will invest an initial $100 million to launch
$210,000 In Micro Grants Available For Food-Based Small Businesses
DETROIT - More than $200,000 has been pooled to provide micro grants through Eastern Market
Duo Security Offers Jobs To Former ForeSee Employees
ANN ARBOR - In the wake of the second round of layoffs at ForeSee, Duo
Syntel Sponsors Enactus India Sustainable Entrepreneurship Competition
TROY - Syntel Thursday announced it is a presenting sponsor for the Enactus India National Competition
National Venture Capital Investment In 2Q Bests $17 Billion, First Time Since 2000
WASHINGTON DC - Venture capitalists invested $17.5 billion in 1,189 deals in the second quarter
