MACKINAC ISLAND - A new initiative brings together the state, universities, businesses and automotive companies to build and promote Michigan's efforts to develop a new generation of high-technology cars including self-driving and connected vehicles. Michigan already leads the nation in research and development projects on self-driving vehicles, connected cars, new fuel technologies, Detroit Regional Chamber
ANN ARBOR - First I attended a joint gathering of the Community Values Advisory Board, Scientific Review Board, Board of Directors of the Michigan BioTrust for Health and the Michigan Department of Community Health's Institutional Review Board in Lansing. The BioTrust is a program to oversee our state's stored blood spots and their use
BLOOMFIELDS HILLS - Four startups will pitch their companies to potential investors on June 8 at the next meeting of the Great Lakes Angels. Attendance is limited to qualified investors and members. The startups are: Armune BioScience, www.armune.com Armune BioScience is a medical diagnostic company that has developed, validated and is now marketing Apfiny, the
DEARBORN - Information Systems Resources announced that it has earned certifications from multiple industry groups based on meeting rigorous standards. ISR processes more than two million pounds of unneeded electronicSs on an annual basis. They specialize in providing complete cradle-to-grave IT asset management services including front-end procurement, warehousing, equipment staging, software image management, asset tagging,
CRAWFORD COUNTY - The Michigan Public Service Commission commended Crawford County for becoming the latest Michigan community to be certified asconnected, meaning the county has developed a broadband and technology plan to expand broadband access, adoption and use. "Michigan now has 14 communities that have achieved the important 'connected' broadband distinction," said MPSC Chairman
STAMFORD, Conn. - In the first quarter of 2015, worldwide server shipments grew 13 percent year over year, while revenue increased 17.9 percent from the first quarter of 2014, according to Gartner Inc. "The first quarter of 2015 was a particularly strong start to the year, with the strongest shipment growth since the third
JACKSON - Thinking of starting a small business? The Michigan Small Business and Development Center is offering a workshop on June 11 at the Jackson District Library to teach the basics of business ownership. Aspiring entrepreneurs will assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, and consider the risks and feasibility of owning their
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com and the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) have agreed to a content partnership where each organization will promote the other's content including news articles, podcasts, event listings and more in their respective digital publications. MTAM becomes the eighth content partner to join the fast -growing MITechNews.com media group. Others include:
DETROIT - Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison shares the vision for transforming a small corner of downtown real estate into a futuristic hub for Internet connectivity, smart car charging stations and entertainment in the heart of one of America's best walking cities. http://www.internetadvisor.net/2015/05/smart-parks-and-social-media/
DETROIT - Emily Hay, the founder of Hay There Social Media and our social medial expert,talks about ways of making your business stand out from the crowd. Lisa Alberts,VP Creative Strategy,is helping a Traverse City winery become the toast of the Internet. http://www.internetadvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IA-1609-Emily-Hay-and-Social-Media-Guests.mp3