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Grand Circus, Facebook Partner On Coding Bootcamp Scholarships
DETROIT – Grand Circus, Michigan’s leading technology training institute, in partnership with Facebook announced the next round of Facebook coding bootcamp
Detroit Mobility Office Strategist Leads Mobility Track At IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK - Justin Snowden, Smart Mobility Strategist, City of Detroit, Mayor's Office, created two of three Mobility panels for IoT
Mobility In Michigan, Anti-Car Hacking Tech, MCWT, Rehmann Cybersecurity
ROYAL OAK - Justin Snowden from the City Of Detroit’s Mobility office will highlight the Mobility track at IoT Tech Connect
Automation Alley Members Can Get Half-Day Ticket To Attend IoT Tech Connect: Catch Lunch Keynote By Lt. Gov. Gilchrist
DETROIT - If you want to get the latest updates on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Cities and Mobility, you’re going
Mobility
FCA To Launch In-Vehicle Uconnect Market Commerce Platform
AUBURN HILLS—FCA US LLC has announced the launch of Uconnect Market, a new in-vehicle commerce
Study: Auto Dealers Have Less Than 30 Minutes To Develop Buyer Relationship
DETROIT - A new study warns auto dealerships have less than 30 minutes to develop
Ann Arbor Handeholder In Partnership With OtterBox Device Covers
ANN ARBOR — Handeholder Products Inc., an Ann Arbor developer of devices that allow tablets,
Gov. Whitmer Announces NAIAS 2020 Michigan Mobility Challenge
MACKINAC ISLAND – Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Gov. Whitmer announced a new program
MITechNews TV Debuts With Auto Tech Channel From MBS In Traverse City
ANN ARBOR - You’ve been asking for it, well in August you’ll get it -
HBPO To Add New Michigan Assembly Plant To Meet Demand From Electric, Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturers
TROY – HBPO, the auto industry’s largest global supplier of front-end modules, plans to add
Breaking News
LLamasoft Announces Partnership With JD Logistics
ANN ARBOR—LLamasoft, a developer of supply chain design and modeling software, announced a strategic partnership
UM Study: Asian Carp Can Survive In Larger Areas Of Lake Michigan
ANN ARBOR—Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake
Consumers Energy Settlement Could Lead To Huge Boost In Solar Power For Grid
LANSING - A proposed settlement between Consumers Energy and independent power producers could lead to hundreds
UM-Led Group Gets $20 Million Federal Agreement For Estuary Research
ANN ARBOR—A collaborative, multisector team, led by the University of Michigan’s Water Center at the
Michigan’s Tech Employment Up 12,000 jobs In 2018
LANSING—Technology-related employment in Michigan grew by more than 12,000 new jobs in 2018 and the tech sector
Lake Superior State University Offers BS Degree In Cannabis Business
SAULT STE. MARIE – Lake Superior State University is offering what its President Rodney Hanley
Worldwide Service Revenue Increased 30.1 Percent In 2018
STAMFORD, Conn. - The worldwide server market continued to grow through 2018 as worldwide server
Michigan Could Enter Satellite Launch Business By 2022
DETROIT - Michigan was a major force in the early Space Age, when Chrysler made rockets that carried astronauts and
AxleTech, Thor Trucks To Develop Heavy-Duty e-Powertrain System
TROY - AxleTech is developing a heavy-duty e-powertrain system with Thor Trucks, a fleet-focused transportation
New York Company Plans To Build $250 Million, 1,200-Acre Solar Farm Near Lansing
CORUNNA - A New York-based solar energy development company plans to invest $250 million in
Republican Senator Introduces Bill To End $7,500 Federal Tax Credit For Electric Cars
WASHINGTON DC - At a time when most governments are looking at ways to encourage
Public Invited To Weigh-In On DTE Energy’s Future Energy lan
DETROIT - This month the public will have another opportunity to learn about our company’s
Grand Circus Offers Intro To Coding Workshop – Free, Really
DETROIT - Interested in tech? Wondering if coding could be your strong suit? Join Grand
Saitz Named Chief Marketing Officer For Plex Systems
TROY – Robin Saitz has been named Chief Marketing Officer for Plex Systems, which develops
MSP Red Level Acquires MSP C/D/H To Provide Statewide IT Services
NOVI - Two Michigan Managed Services Providers have combined to offer custom application development, business
Acromag Offers Single-Board Computer With 7-Year Life Expectancy
WIXOM – The Wixom-based electronics manufacturer Acromag Inc. has introduced a new single-board computer, the AcroExpress
Michigan
MEDC Offers Financial Assistance To Small Business In Michigan Main Street Communities
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has announced a new pilot program aimed at
Lawrence Tech Relaunches Recovery Starts Here Training Program For Displaced Workers
SOUTHFIELD - During the last recession in 2007-09, Lawrence Technological University launched Recovery Starts Here,
Continental Business Incubator Produces First Spinout – Door Lock Passive Bolt
AUBURN HILLS — Continental Automotive, the Auburn Hills-based U.S. subsidiary of the German auto supplier
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49
MEDC Offers Financial Assistance To Small Business In Michigan Main Street Communities
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has announced a new pilot program aimed at
Lawrence Tech Relaunches Recovery Starts Here Training Program For Displaced Workers
SOUTHFIELD - During the last recession in 2007-09, Lawrence Technological University launched Recovery Starts Here,
Continental Business Incubator Produces First Spinout – Door Lock Passive Bolt
AUBURN HILLS — Continental Automotive, the Auburn Hills-based U.S. subsidiary of the German auto supplier
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49
Life On Planet M Focuses On Smart Transportation Technologies
DETROIT - The Intelligent Transportation Society of Michigan is partnering on Sept. 27 with NextEnergy
Northville Professor Gets Lifetime Achievement Award For STEM-Related Body Of Work
FARGO - North Dakota State University Assistant Professor Jeremy Straub - who grew up in
Michigan Science Center Offers Great Lakes Bat Festival Sept. 23
DETROIT - On September 23, live bats from the Organization for Bat Conservation will travel to
U-M’s Verdict Learning Database Speeds Queries From Hours To Seconds
ANN ARBOR - A tool that makes large databases work smarter, not harder, could unlock
Digital and Mobile
Plante Moran’s Das Talks Cybersecurity Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Rajiv Das, a principal at Plante Moran, will discuss his cybersecurity panel at
Comcast Business’ Gramlin Talks Smart Cities Technology At IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Brad Gramlin, Comcast Business Heartland Director of Sales, talks about his participation April
Tech News Veteran Roush Master Of Ceremonies IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Matt Roush, Managing Editor University News Bureau, Director of Media Relations at Lawrence
Lunch and Learn With Lt. Gov. Gilchrist At IoT Tech Connect April 29 Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - If you want to know what the Whitmer Administration plans to do to
Rocket Fiber, Verizon Wireless To Quadruple User Wi-Fi Capacity At Ford Field
DETROIT - Rocket Fiber and Verizon Wireless announced Thursday they are testing a new Wi-Fi
Michigan STEM Partnership Gets $26K From Bosch Community Fund
HOWELL - The Michigan STEM Partnership has received a $26,000 grant from the Bosch Community
Washtenaw Community College Mobility Sector Training Cited In Snyder’s State Of The State
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College’s work in training technicians for jobs in the mobility
Mobile Monday Detroit Recaps Feb. 13 Consumer Electronics Show, Detroit Auto Show
TROY – Two major events took place in January that are of great importance to
Cybersecurity Expert Lohrmann Makes His 2019 Predictions
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Security Officer for the state
Shutdown Threatens Even More Government Websites
WASHINGTON DC - The government shutdown, now in its 25th day, continues to affect the
Comcast Xfinity xFi Uses AI To Block Cyber Threats Connected To Home Network
PHILADELPHIA – Comcast has launched nationally Xfinity xFi Advanced Security, an artificial-intelligence-powered service that monitors,
Credit Report Provider Adds False Identity Alert
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills-based 700Credit, LLC, the provider of credit reports and compliance, prescreening
IoT TechConnect Focus On Michigan Technology, Supporting Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - How would your company like to participate in an Internet of Things event
Liberty Center One Announces Cloud Offerings, Updated Website
ROYAL OAK — Liberty Center One, a leading provider of IT delivery infrastructure, today completed
Five Predictions For AI, Intelligent Process Automation In 2019
BOSTON - Some major technology trends in 2019 include increased collaboration between data scientists and
123.Net Helps Bring Broadband Connections To 40 Percent Of Metro Detroit Without Internet
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, 123Net CEO Dan Irvin is joined
Business
UM’s Bloom Named Judge Of China-Government Back InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition
DETROIT – David Bloom, University of Michigan Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, has joined the judging
UM Student Startups Win More Than $100,000 In Funding
ANN ARBOR – Student startups at the University of Michigan took home more than $100,000
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awardees Announced
LANSING - From Detroit to Marquette, small businesses are growing, innovating and shaping their communities.
Chicago Inno Highlights 10 Detroit Women Building Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In The Motor City
CHICAGO - Digital media and events company Chicago Inno, highlighted 10 Detroit women whose initiatives are
UM’s Bloom Named Judge Of China-Government Back InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition
DETROIT – David Bloom, University of Michigan Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, has joined the judging
UM Student Startups Win More Than $100,000 In Funding
ANN ARBOR – Student startups at the University of Michigan took home more than $100,000
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awardees Announced
LANSING - From Detroit to Marquette, small businesses are growing, innovating and shaping their communities.
Chicago Inno Highlights 10 Detroit Women Building Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In The Motor City
CHICAGO - Digital media and events company Chicago Inno, highlighted 10 Detroit women whose initiatives are
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