LANSING - A discussion on two "cheery" subjects - the state's efforts to control perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and efforts to prevent the Asian carp getting into the Great Lakes - were outlined Thursday to the House Appropriations Natural Resources Subcommittee, with members hearing how the state is trying to get control of both issues.
LANSING - Sharp rhetoric over the path to adequate road funding preceded a unanimous vote for Michigan legislation to inject an additional $175 million into state roads this fiscal year, with a few minor additions for spending priorities for other departments. HB 4321 passed 36-0 after Democratic amendments were jettisoned that would have infused even more
LANSING - Technology is changing at a rapid pace. From artificial intelligence to augmented reality, the technologies available to today's business owners are nothing short of astounding. Understanding what is on the technological horizon is crucial if you want to get out ahead of tomorrow's tech trends. If you're a business leader who wants to
DETROIT - DTE customers can expect to see natural gas prices drop in March and again in April – nearly a 20 percent drop over the March 2017 price. The two-month decrease will mark the fourth price drop for natural gas in the last thirteen months. While some parts of the Northeast saw the price
BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a new software that will enhance many smart camera applications, including facial recognition for security and augmented reality. Light Invariant Video Imaging (LIVI) software technology will significantly improve picture clarity in sub-optimal lighting and enhance object recognition. LIVI increases camera functionality eliminating the effects
DETROIT - DTE Energy Chairman and CEO Gerry Anderson has been selected as the recipient of the Individual Climate Leadership award by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry for driving DTE Energy's goal to reduce carbon emissions by more than 80 percent by 2050. Presented at the eighth annual Climate Leadership
GRAND RAPIDS - Carla Bailo recently returned to Michigan to lead the Center for Automotive Research as its President and CEO after her groundbreaking work at The Ohio State University led them to win the 2016 U.S. Department of Transportation Smart City Challenge. Now Carla shares her expertise with a Michigan audience as the keynote
ROYAL OAK - What’s new with Metro Wireless? A lot according to CEO Dominic Serra. New wrinkles include Fixed Wireless, SD-WAN Technology, and MetroSky. This podcast explores each product in details, including: Fixed Wireless (main product): Dedicated Symmetrical Internet Service Available over the Airwaves Truly non dependent on AT&T, Comcast and others Allows faster installations
ROYAL OAK - Inforum InGAGE’s Tember Shea interviewS Katie Novak, President and CEO, Vaugahn Industries that brings a unique approach to application problems in the car-wash industry. Novak is a current InGAGE student and an award winning entrepreneur. She took over the role of CEO from her deceased brother in 2014. To listen, click on
ROYAL OAK - What’s happening with Diva Tech Talk and with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology? We’ve got you covered. Kathleen Norton-Schock joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on M2 TechCast to tell all. To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/internet-advisor-755109612/m2techcast-episode-116-mcwt-kathleen-norton-schock
