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LTU Offering More Dorms, Expanded Sports Program, Including Football

ROYAL OAK - Lawrence Technological University Dean of Students Kevin Finn talks about LTU’s transition from commuter to residential school, with yet another dorm that will house another 300 students, upping LTU’s residence hall occupancy to near 1,100 students living on campus. Some 4,200 students attend LTU. LTU also is expanding its sports programming with

By |2018-01-24T08:55:17-05:00January 23rd, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, News, Podcasts|

Google Dumps 60 Apps Containing Hidden Pornographic Malware Aimed At Kids

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google removed roughly 60 apps that contained hidden pornographic malware from its Play Store after a security research company found the code. Many of the games were aimed at kids.  Researchers at Check Point Software Technologies reported the malware on Friday. Dubbed AdultSwine, the malware displayed pornographic images that looked like ads but

By |2018-01-19T11:34:47-05:00January 19th, 2018|Cyber Defense|

M2 TechCast Jan. 22: New MVCA Chairman, Spectalite And Bamboo, Red Level MSP Checklist, Ford VR Driving Technology

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Jan. 22, new Michigan Venture Capital Association Chairman Mark Horne will talk about his vision for the private equity finance group. Inforum’s Tember Shea will interview inGAGE Master Class participant Kylee Guenther, CEO of Spectalite, an advanced engineering materials supplier for bamboo fiber composites. Red Level Help Desk

By |2018-01-19T11:23:18-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Plymouth Growth Partners Horne Named Chairman Of Michigan Venture Capital Association

ANN ARBOR – Mark Horne, CEO and Managing Partner of Plymouth Growth Partners, has been appointed Chairman of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. Horne previously served as an MVCA board member and member of the MVCA events committee. “Mark’s passion for working with Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community will be invaluable as we continue to

By |2018-01-19T11:10:45-05:00January 19th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Nexteer Expands Steering Technology For Autonomous Vehicles

DETROIT — Nexteer Automotive, the Saginaw-based developer of electric steering technology, announced the expansion of its advanced steering technology suite at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. “While these industry-leading innovations can each stand on their own merit, the real game-changer is the combination of technologies in a single suite of technologies,” said Jeff

By |2018-01-19T10:50:40-05:00January 19th, 2018|Autonomous Vehicles, ESD|

New 3D printer Big Enough To ‘Print’ Engine Blocks

LIVONIA — Roush, the Livonia-based automotive technology provider, said it has purchased the largest powdered metal 3D printer in the world, the Xline 2000R. The company said the machine has a “build envelope” — the cube in which three-dimensional structures can be built, one thin layer at a time — of 800 by 400 by

By |2018-01-19T10:50:41-05:00January 19th, 2018|ESD|

Michigan House Bills Would Create State Bank, Help Medical Marijuana Payment Issue

LANSING - Legislation introduced in the Michigan House on Thursday would create a state-run bank, which could help those in the medical marijuana business deal with their profits and more efficiently pay the state its taxes. As new medical marijuana regulations unfold, the drug is still illegal on the federal level, meaning businesses cannot put

By |2018-01-19T10:33:32-05:00January 19th, 2018|Politics|

Amazon Rejection: Officials Still Positive But Raises Policy Questions

LANSING - The Midwest was well represented in the list of 20 finalist cities and regions for the second Amazon headquarters, but Detroit was not one of the Midwest cities chosen, and the primary reason was an issue Governor Rick Snyder has talked about all through his administration: talent resources. In a conference call, executives from the

By |2018-01-19T10:33:32-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Technology, Flexibility Remain Key To HR Effectiveness In 2018

LANSING - As technology continues to evolve, it affects the workplace and the workforce.  For organizations to remain competitive in a tight talent market, they must keep up with these changes. TO READ THE FOUR KEY TRENDS, CLICK ON https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/3062/Technology-and-flexibility-remain-key-to-HR-effectiveness-in-2018.aspx

By |2018-01-19T09:46:34-05:00January 19th, 2018|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Act Now To Reserve Your Sponsorship, Booth And Ticket To IoT TechConnect

TROY - IoT Tech Connect - Michigan’s showcase for IoT products and services - will be an unbiased gathering where companies, institutions, associations, and professionals can network, showcase their products and services, and learn more about what Michigan companies are doing in the Internet of Things - with particular focus on Autonomous Vehicles. The Michigan

By |2018-01-19T08:40:41-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, IoT|