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Justice Department Charges Chinese With Cybercrimes That Pose National Threat

WASHINGTON DC - The US Justice Department has charged two Chinese nationals with cybercrimes, citing the threat they pose to national security These Chinese nationals, who the Department of Justice believes are working in association with the country's government as part of a hackinggroup called APT10, are accused of stealing information from at least 45 US tech companies

By |2018-12-20T17:20:41-05:00December 20th, 2018|Cyber Defense|

Long-time WJR Personality Foster Braun Bids His Radio Audience Goodbye

DETROIT - One of the co-founders of the Internet Advisor, Foster Braun, reflects upon his 21 years of being part of the show and says his heartfelt goodbye to the audience with this being his last show. Also on the Internet Advisor on WJR 760 AM Detroit was Brian Kurtz certified Drone Pilot and Videographer. He talked about

By |2018-12-20T13:14:55-05:00December 20th, 2018|Featured, Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Shoptelligence Founder Khoury Talks AI-Interactive Style Platform

ROYAL OAK - Laura Khoury, CEO of Shoptelligence, explains her style discovery platform, which added in September its AI-powered Interactive Ensembles solution for apparel and furniture retailers. She is interviewed by Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit. To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/shoptelligence-founder-khoury-talks-ai-interactive-style-platform

By |2018-12-20T12:22:55-05:00December 20th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Lee Gaddis Tells The Story of Gaddis Gaming

ROYAL OAK - Lee Gaddis, founder of Gaddis Gaming incubating at the new Centrepolis at Lawrence Technological University, says he is dedicated to bringing new and exciting products to the leisure and entertainment industry. Gaddis specializes in manufacturing table top game related products that will enhance the social game playing experience both at home or

By |2018-12-20T12:13:57-05:00December 20th, 2018|ESD, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

West Michigan Business Executive Named SBDC State Director

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan business executive and Amway alumni J.D. Collins has been named state director of the Small Business Development Center, an SBA-backed one-stop-shop for business advice and training aimed at entrepreneurs and small business. Collins began his new role December 17 leading the SBDC, a 90-person organization that serves more than 5,500 companies statewide. He

By |2018-12-20T17:35:40-05:00December 19th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured, News|

65 Mobility Startups To Showcase Products, Services At NAIAS – Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT – Sixty five mobility startups from 10 countries will be exhibiting during the press preview and industry days at the North American International Auto Show – aka Detroit Auto Show – at the 3rd annual AutoMobili-D exposition, Jan. 14 – 17, 2019. AutoMobili-D is a 150,000 square-foot exhibition featuring a wide range of automakers, suppliers, investors and

By |2018-12-19T15:45:59-05:00December 19th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Featured|

A123 Gets $2 Billion In New Business

LIVONIA – A123 Systems LLC, the Livonia-based, Chinese-owned manufacturer of lithium ion batteries and energy storage systems, announced that it had achieved $2 billion in new business commitments for the second straight year. Included are high voltage, low voltage, and motorsports applications in various automotive applications in China, Europe, and North America. “A123 saw the substantial

By |2018-12-20T17:21:04-05:00December 18th, 2018|Clean Update, ESD|

Metallica Gifts Grand Rapids Community College $100K To Beef Up Welding Program

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids Community College will receive $100,000 from heavy metal band Metallica to help launch a new welding program targeted at nontraditional students that will feature smaller class sizes, flexible scheduling and career preparation assistance. GRCC is one of 10 U.S. colleges nationwide to get funding from the band’s new foundation, according to a

By |2018-12-17T10:30:04-05:00December 17th, 2018|New Products / Contracts|

Introducing The Techstars Mobility Class Of 2018

DETROIT - I’m excited to introduce the 11 companies part of Techstars Class 141 – the Techstars Mobility Accelerator Class of 2018. Every company part of the 2018 Class has a diverse founding team and the businesses span a wide range of mobility solutions. 100% Diverse Founding Teams The 2018 class is our most diverse

By |2018-12-17T10:32:57-05:00December 17th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Guest Columns|

LTU, Detroit Church Launch Youth Business Pitch Competition For Faith-Based Organizations

SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has partnered with Detroit’s Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to launch what’s believed to be the first business pitch competition of its kind – one targeting youth at faith-based organizations. Up to 10 Southeast Michigan faith-based organizations will be accepted into the competition, each entering a team of up to five

By |2018-12-16T17:24:03-05:00December 16th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, ESD|