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Chrysler Awarded $4.5 Million By State, Commits Another 700 Jobs In Michigan

LANSING - Fiat Chrysler on Tuesday was awarded a Michigan Business Development Program grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund to the tune of $4.5 million in exchange for the creation of 700 jobs when it begins production of the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup truck at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. In July, the company announced

By |2016-09-27T21:10:15-04:00September 27th, 2016|Featured, News, Politics|

Wayne State Offers Certificate Course In Entrepreneurship, Innovation

DETROIT - The Wayne State University Board of Governors has approved a new undergraduate certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation, designed by the Mike Ilitch School of Business, to provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills to develop and launch startup ventures. Courses will begin in January 2017. The 15-credit certificate is open to students

By |2016-09-26T21:07:26-04:00September 26th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

M2 TechCast Sept. 26: Showcasing Organizations That Address The IT Skills Gap In Detroit

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Sept. 26, Mike Brennan and Matt Roush will be showcasing organizations working to address the skills gap in IT and working to promote greater Detroit as a great place to come work and live. The Internet radio show will introduce the Opportunity Detroit Tech Council - a non-profit

By |2016-09-23T13:49:27-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Tesla Files Lawsuit Challenging Michigan’s Auto Franchise Sales Law – Wants To Sell Direct

LANSING - The showdown between Tesla Motors Incorporated and the state about whether the company can sell its vehicles in Michigan without a franchise dealer agreement, brewing for years, is on with the company filing a lawsuit Thursday. Tesla filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Western Michigan one week after the Department

By |2016-09-23T12:08:18-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Politics|

State-Sponsored Hackers Steal 500 Million Yahoo Accounts – Biggest Data Breach In History

SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers swiped personal information associated with at least a half billion Yahoo accounts, the internet giant said Thursday, marking the biggest data breach in history. The hack, which took place in 2014, revealed names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates and, in some cases, security questions and answers, Yahoo said in a

By |2016-09-22T21:26:09-04:00September 22nd, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

AT&T To Roll Out Near 5G Internet Speeds Over Power Lines In 2017

DETROIT - Someday power lines could deliver low-cost, multi-gigabit wireless internet speeds. No need to build new towers.  No need to bury new cables in the ground. That's what AT&T has in mind for its Project AirGig launched Tuesday - described as having the potential to transform Internet access globally, well beyond the AT&T footprint and

By |2016-09-21T21:06:38-04:00September 21st, 2016|Featured, News|

The Debut Of The Automobility: Reimagining Transportation 2016 Conference

GRAND RAPIDS  - Transportation is changing at a faster rate than at any time in history and this change will be discussed at the launch of a Michigan-based transportation conference, Automobility: Reimagining Transportation 2016. Produced by AutoBeat Daily, this hands-on, fast-paced event will provide a road map to the future. Automobility 2016 provides an open

By |2016-09-21T14:53:59-04:00September 21st, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|

ITInTheD Episode 163: Conexess, Clarity Newhouse, New Mind Group

ROYAL OAK - ITINTHED hosted a fun episode 163. Bob and Dave were joined by one of their Pink Slip Party sponsors, Conexess, along with the folks from Clarity Newhouse and New Mind Group…and somehow Randy snuck in the studio. Conexess can be found at: http://conexess.com/ Clarity Newhouse is at: http://claritynewhouse.com/ New Mind Group is at: http://newmindgroup.com/ To

By |2016-09-21T14:54:32-04:00September 21st, 2016|Featured, IT in the D, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Gary Baker, Co-Host Of Internet Advisor, Reveals How The Show Was Born 18 Years Ago

ROYAL OAK - Gary Baker, the co-host of the Internet Advisor on WJR 760 AM in Detroit, joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on M2TechCast to discuss his weekly radio show that airs from 4 to 6 pm each Saturday. Gary discusses how the show was created more than 18 years ago, how it has

By |2016-09-21T13:47:58-04:00September 21st, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

U-M Joins edX To Offer MicroMasters For Online Learners

ANN ARBOR - Online learners interested in educational leadership, social work and the growing field of user experience research and design now can earn more comprehensive certification or complete work toward an advanced degree at the University of Michigan. In some cases, learners can earn as much as a quarter of the required credit for

By |2016-09-20T15:36:41-04:00September 20th, 2016|Featured|