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Commercial Grade Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Workshop April 4 At IoT TechConnect

ROYAL OAK - Want to get a chance to experience commercial-grade Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality gear. Then you’re going to want to attend IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott. The Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association, in partnership with Terry Bean who created Motor City Connect, is hosting a three-hour workshop that

By |2018-03-28T12:54:13-04:00March 28th, 2018|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Filmmakers Seek Help In Sounding Alarm Over Toxic PFAS In Drinking Water,   To Show Small Communities How To Overcome Obstacles to Fixing The Problem

DETROIT - Two Michigan independent filmmakers are seeking help in funding a documentary called Bad Water. Small Town. Deaf Ears. that will expose the widespread threat to health caused by a class of unregulated, toxic chemicals used to make a wide range of non-stick and stain-resistant products. Studies have shown that some level the group

By |2018-05-21T19:20:06-04:00March 28th, 2018|Clean Update|

Gov. Rick Snyder To Tour IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott 

TROY - Gov. Rick Snyder will be attending IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott to show his support for Michigan Technology. The former Gateway Computer CEO, and Michigan Venture Capitalist, is in his final year as governor of the state of Michigan. “Michigan has always been a driving force for innovation. With

By |2018-03-28T02:09:17-04:00March 28th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

West Michigan Software Development Shop Announces Six New Hires

ALLENDALE - Web and software developer BizStream had hired six new team members to support projects and product growth. The new associates include:  Jordan Whiteley, Web Developer Ben Buurstra, Web Developer Mike Webb, Web Developer Nathan Graham, Web Developer Caleb Compston, Project Manager  Darian Bonnell, Solution Architect  Whiteley, Buurstra, Webb, and Graham will join the

By |2018-03-27T20:16:32-04:00March 27th, 2018|Announcements/New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Extra $175 Million for Roads Signed Into Law

LANSING - Surrounded by orange barrels, traffic work zone signs, Republican legislative leaders and an audience of road building advocates, Gov. Rick Snyder last week inked a $175 million budget bill with $160 million earmarked for immediate road repairs. Acknowledging that this was not a total fix, the Governor asked everyone to focus on the

By |2018-03-27T19:29:01-04:00March 27th, 2018|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Appoints New CEO

SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator has appointed Sandy Selinger CEO effective April 9. Selinger is Israeli born and served in the Israeli Defense Force with his last post as Operations Officer and Squad Leader for the Rescue and Evacuation Unit.  He holds a BA in Economics and International Affairs from the University of

By |2018-03-27T19:16:55-04:00March 27th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

5G Could Widen The Gap Between Haves And Have-Nots

SAN FRANCISCO - The next generation of wireless technology could bring many new benefits, but they won’t be coming to everyone When it comes to 5G, the possibilities are the stuff science fiction dreams are made of. We picture our lives inside our seamlessly connected smart homes, with autonomous cars to take us to work and the speediest, most

By |2018-03-26T18:13:09-04:00March 26th, 2018|Announcements/New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Diva Tech Talk, Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Updates

ROYAL OAK - What’s happening with Diva Tech Talk and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology? Kathleen Norton-Schock provides the details in this segment of M2 (squared) TechCast. You’re gonna want to listen. To do so, click on https://soundcloud.com/internet-advisor-755109612/m2techcast-episode-120-michigan-council-of-women-in-technology

By |2018-03-25T18:50:10-04:00March 25th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

MISBDC’s Small Business, Big Threat, LTU’s Game-Programming Events, IoT TechConnect’s VIP Reception

ROYAL OAK - On M2 (squared) TechCast March 26, the Michigan Small Business Technology Center will discuss some exciting updates on its Small Business, Big Threat cybersecurity program. Then Marshall Ashton and Emily Auten will discuss the game art and programming events coming at up Lawrence Technological University on April 4 and 21, plus LTU’s

By |2018-03-23T14:12:31-04:00March 23rd, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|