Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
DETROIT - Andy Basile is a lawyer with a long history of practicing information technology law in Silicon Valley and in Troy, Michigan. Andy’s history with the development of technology law on the West Coast has given him a unique perspective for commenting on the growth of technology in the Motor Capitol of the World. To listen, click on
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan has launched SBAM Connectivity, powered by benepay Technologies. The new member-only benefit helps small business owners manage payroll, time and attendance, employee benefit administration, as well as compliance with the Affordable Care Act, ERISA and other human resources regulations. “With SBAM Connectivity, our members can select from
DETROIT – Current Motor Company, a privately held electric motorcycle and solar charging station maker, won the second annual Michigan MobiPrize competition Thursday and a cash prize of $5,000, plus mentorship and networking opportunities. In addition to electric motorcycle and solar charging station applications, Current Motor has developed a mini-fleet-in-a-box technology comprised of four electric
AUBURN HILLS - The Macomb-OU INCubator awarded more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes at Macomb Pitch: A Competition for Small Businesses. First prize went to Flipsi, makers of a bottle that flips inside-out, eliminating any hard-to-reach surfaces, with a patent-pending, food-grade and BPA-free silicone and plastic design. Foodjunky, the competition’s second-place winner, connects
GRAND RAPIDS - Early-stage venture capital company Start Garden LLC, and Emerge West Michigan, a public-private partnership focused on providing services to entrepreneurs in West Michigan 13 counties, are exploring a merger, MiBiz.Com reported. While the process remains in the early stages, a merger of the two organizations - one a $15 million venture capital firm started
DETROIT – A $40 million Wayne State University business school named after Little Ceasar Pizza co-founder Mike Ilitch will be built near the new Red Wings arena, the Detroit News reported Wednesday. The official announcement is expected Friday. A source familiar with the plan told the Detroit News the new Mike Ilitch School of Business
TROY - Automation Alley has been awarded $45,000 from the Business Accelerator Fund to assist local tech startup Halley Orthopedics. Halley Orthopedics, recently named Startup of the Year at Automation Alley’s 15th Annual Awards Gala, is improving patient lives and helping transform the U.S. healthcare system with its X10 integrated recovery system for knee patients.
FERNDALE – Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers talks about Automation Alley, the technology networking group for Southeast Michigan. Joining him in this conversation at M2 TechCast on the PodcastDetroit network is Andrew Basile Jr., from Young Basile, which has offices in Silicon Valley, Troy and Ann Arbor. Andy talks about what the entrepreneurial community
TROY - Billhighway has brought on Millennial talent with three new interns for Fall 2015. Paige Kooiker will be holding the role of a Graphic Design Intern for the Marketing Team, Amanda VanFleteren will support the Finance Team in an intern role, and Kelsey Ryan will join them as the Team Member Success Intern. Kooiker graduated
FARMINGTON HILLS – Great Lakes Angels will be vetting four possible investment opportunities for members on Oct. 29 at UHY Advisors. Non-members may attend up to two events without Membership. Future meetings will require membership or invitation by a member until joining. Members and non-members register now or no later than October 25th to participate to the
