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PlanetM’s Amanda Roraff Talks Hardware Summit

ROYAL OAK - Amanda Roraff, Operations Manager for PlanetM, discusses the Hardware Tech Summit that will be held June 19 during Detroit Startup by Lawrence Technological University's Centropolis Accelerator. The Summit well be held at Detroit Velodrome. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e171-planetms-amanda-roroff-talks-hardware-summit

By |2019-06-03T10:39:57-04:00June 1st, 2019|ESD, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

WSU, Michigan Mobility Institute Announce Advanced Mobility Curriculum

DETROIT - The Michigan Mobility Institute on May 21 announced Wayne State University’s College of Engineering as its inaugural education partner to develop the world’s first advanced mobility educational curriculum. Over the coming months, the organizations will begin development of programming that will power new mobility careers in Detroit and around the globe. “We’ve always

By |2019-05-29T19:51:03-04:00May 29th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Gov. Whitmer Announces NAIAS 2020 Michigan Mobility Challenge

MACKINAC ISLAND – Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Gov. Whitmer announced a new program to advance smart infrastructure initiatives and put the future of automotive technology on display during the 2020 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The NAIAS 2020 Michigan Mobility Challenge will call upon industry innovators to propose dynamic technology deployments

By |2019-05-29T19:59:36-04:00May 29th, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured, Politics|

Invitation To Opt Into Michigan Marijuana Report – Business News, Information

DETROIT - Our friends at the Michigan Marijuana Report cover the business news related to medical marijuana, CBD products, and recreational marijuana. While this is a new and expanding area, the reporting on it is important to business professionals in many areas of focus ... ranging from law to HR … and technology to IP.

By |2019-05-29T18:58:43-04:00May 29th, 2019|News|

LTU’s Collins To Speak On Women of Color In Tech At TechTown

SOUTHFIELD—Sibrina Collins, executive director of the Marburger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University, will participate on a panel discussion on “Women of Color in Tech” June 6 at TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs St., Detroit. The event, sponsored by Comcast, the Thurgood Marshall Excellence Fund, and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency, runs

By |2019-05-29T15:52:56-04:00May 29th, 2019|ESD|

Roush Opening New Real-Time Simulation Road Test Lab In Livonia

LIVONIA — Roush has announced a $6 million investment in a new Roush Advanced Durability Lab, which will allow businesses to test the structural reliability of vehicles and vehicle components early in the product design timeline. “Roush’s investment in the Roush Advanced Durability Lab ensures products in the development phase live up to users’ expectations,”

By |2019-05-29T15:52:56-04:00May 29th, 2019|Auto Tech|

Ann Arbor Spark Brings Back Tech Talk – Part Of A2Tech360 Series Of Events

ANN ARBOR—Ann Arbor Spark announced it will present its third annual Tech Talk at the Michigan Theater June 7 as part of the a2Tech360 series of events. Doors will open at 9 a.m. with the program beginning at 10 a.m. This free event, sponsored by PNC Bank and Wacker Chemical, features inspiring TED-style talks from

By |2019-05-29T15:18:51-04:00May 29th, 2019|ESD, New Products / Contracts|

Secure-24 Names New Chief Marketing Officer

ANN ARBOR—Secure-24, a provider of managed cloud services, IT operations, and applications hosting, announced that veteran marketing executive John Bonapace had joined the company as chief marketing officer, a new position. In this role, Bonapace will be responsible for establishing strategic partnerships, driving new business development opportunities and executing the company’s go-to-market strategy. John Bonapace 

By |2019-05-29T15:18:51-04:00May 29th, 2019|Cyber Defense|

Gov. Whitmer To Keynote SBAM Business Summit June 20

LANSING - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to be the keynote speaker June 20 at the Small Business Association of Michigan's Summit. In addition to ample networking opportunities, a fantastic expo hall, keynote presentation by Governor Whitmer and lunch, this year our SBAM's business owner panel discussions are also back, with these hot topics.

By |2019-05-22T10:54:35-04:00May 22nd, 2019|Small Business Association of Michigan|