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
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Circus has partnered with Start Garden to offer coding workshops in October. But first Grand Circus is hosting a free Intro to Coding Workshop in Grand rapids on Sept. 27. RSVP. “We continue to see the need for developers increase throughout Michigan, and we’re excited to bring our .NET (C#) coding bootcamp
FARMINGTON HILLS - Great Lakes Angels is offering accredited investors the opportunity on Oct. 6 at UHY Advisors to listen to elevator pitches as four technology start-ups will do their best to talk them into funding their companies. Registration opens at 5 pm, and presentations start at 5:30. Presenting companies include: 3BG Supply Co www.3bgsupply.com
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Society of Black Engineers has partnered with Google to launch the Code Success NSBE program, an initiative committed to increasing the number of black professionals in the field of computer science. The year-round engagement provides NSBE collegiate members interested in computer science, technology, software engineering and web design with opportunities
GRAND RAPIDS - Software developer Blue Medora LLC raised nearly $7.5 million in capital in what one expert calls a “tough,” but “good” environment for companies seeking investors. The investment is part of an effort by the Grand Rapids-based company, which focuses on cloud system management, to raise up to $10 million in capital. Blue Medora
LANSING - The American Society of Employers 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey results have been compiled. Despite economic growth and continued low unemployment, 3 percent remains the amount Michigan employers are budgeting for employee pay raises in 2017. However, Michigan employers are not alone, according to WorldatWork’s 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey across the nation most organizations
DEARBORN – The contest is to identify entrepreneurs and startups from the connected transport ecosystem. The emphasis would be on products, areas of applications within the connected transport space, vehicle management, traffic management, vehicle logistics, telematics, navigation, cybersecurity, infotainment and data analytics. During the contest, six finalists will have seven minutes to pitch their product to
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Six Michigan universities made the list of the Princeton Review’s 380 Best Colleges in America. They include Albion College, Calvin College, Hillsdale College, Kalamazoo College, Michigan Technological University, and the University of Michigan. The college preparatory services organization, which is not affiliated with Princeton University, bases its list on a survey of
DETROIT - North American International Auto Show officials have announced that John Krafcik, CEO of Google’s Self-Driving Car Project, will kick-off AutoMobili-D with a keynote presentation on Sunday, Jan. 8. AutoMobili-D will run in conjunction with the 2017 NAIAS Press Preview and will feature more than 100 technology and mobility-focused companies from around the world,
FLINT - Genesee County students who commit to an additional year of high school can earn substantial college credit – up to 60 credit hours and even an associate degree – at no cost at Baker College in Flint. Programs available are computer programming, business administration, photonics and laser technology, automotive services technology, computer numerical
