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Smart Factory Tour Brings 8 French Startups To Detroit Nov. 15
DETROIT – Smart Factory, a French business accelerator program, is coming to Detroit on Nov. 15 where the tour will showcase
Marijuana Legalization Could Generate $175 Million In New Michigan Taxes
EAST LANSING - If passed on November 6, Proposal 18-1 that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana would generate between
Survey: Today’s Digital Nomad Married Female Gen Xer In Writing, Education, Admin
BOULDER, CO. - The average digital nomad is a married female Gen Xer who is an experienced employee working at a
MITechNews Offers Discount Code For New England Venture Summit
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews invites its readers, listeners and viewers to attend the New England Venture Summit on Dec. 12. NEVS18
Mobility
IAV Hires Kenhard As President To Lead Charge Into Mobility
NORTHVILLE - IAV Automotive Engineering has hired Mike Kenhard as president to lead its charge
Rivian Patents Modular Box System For R1T Electric Pickup Truck
PLYMOUTH - Rivian, a Michigan startup that could become the first automaker to bring an
Semifinalists Named For Global Automotive And Mobility Innovation Challenge
DETROIT — The Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge has selected 23 start-ups to move
Former Intel Automotive Tech Pro Named New CEO Of American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP - The American Center for Mobility, a 300-acre autonomous vehicle test track at
Zeeland’s Gentex Outfits Connected Car Concept For Consumer Electronics Show
ZEELAND — Auto electronics supplier Gentex Corp. announced it has provided several electronics components for
The Autonomous Vehicle Patent Race
SOUTHFIELD - Incremental advancements in driver assistance technologies are paving the way toward an autonomous
Breaking News
123Net’s Garey Explains The Data Center’s Partner Program, Talks IoT Tech Connect
DETROIT - Heather Garey, Agent Manager for 123Net, talks about the Data Center's Partner Program
Michigan Agency For Energy Now Part Of Environment, Great Lakes, Energy Department
LANSING–State officials announced this week that the Michigan Agency for Energy has merged into the
Managed Service Provider Online Tech Is Now Otava
ANN ARBOR—Officials of Online Tech, a provider of cloud services, announced that the company has
Whirlpool Sustainability Report: Reduced Emissions, Improved Efficiency
BENTON HARBOR—Whirlpool Corp. officials have released the company’s 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s
Rehmann Acquires Trivalent Group To Provide Technology Services
TROY - On April 1, top 40 accounting firm Rehmann and Grandville-based Trivalent Group, a top
Michiganders Receiving More Robocalls Than Ever
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan residents received more than 793 million robocalls in 2017, contends a
Michigan Senate Approves Bill To Allow Installation Of Wireless Tech On Utility Poles
LANSING - Legislation that would allow companies looking to install new wireless technology infrastructure to
Eckhart Opens Tech Center In Warren To Lead The Charge Into Industry 4.0
WARREN – Andy Storm, the President and CEO of $100 million global supplier Eckhart, sees
Brennan Reports From Netherlands On Dutch Expertise Controlling Rising Sea Levels
ROYAL OAK - M2 TechCast Co-host Mike Brennan calls in from Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he
ITC Offers Access For Bikers, Hikers To Transmission Trails In Canton, Novi, West Bloomfield
NOVI – Looking for different trails to hike or bike? Check out ITC’s network of
Renewable Energy Policy: Americans Support Net Energy Metering
ANN ARBOR - About three out of every four Americans support hotly debated net energy
GVSU Water Resources Institute Gets Endowment To Study Water Quality, Climate Change
MUSKEGON - Researchers at Grand Valley State University's Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute will be
Gongwer Elections App Updated With New Analysis
LANSING - Gongwer News Service has updated its 2018 Michigan Elections app, available for iOS and
Detroit Gamer Launches Tool To Help Other App Publishers Multi-Level Market
DETROIT — A Detroit entrepreneur and game developer has launched a new user growth platform
Rehmann’s Trivalent Group Ranked Among Top 100 Global MSPs
GRANDVILLE - Trivalent Group - recently acquired by Rehmann - ranks among the world’s 501
Comcast Increases Download Speeds For Xfinity! Internet Connections
PLYMOUTH - Comcast is increasing download speeds for the company’s Xfinity Blast! tier, jumping from
Michigan
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Top 10 Michigan Senate Districts and Top 15 Michigan House Districts Most Likely To Flip
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control,
KVCC Announces ‘Going Pro’ Skilled Trades Course Offerings
KALAMAZOO — Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Groves Center has announced a full lineup of Going
Guardhat Secures $20M Series A Funding
DETROIT — Guardhat, developer of a smart hard hat that monitors worker safety and health
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Top 10 Michigan Senate Districts and Top 15 Michigan House Districts Most Likely To Flip
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control,
KVCC Announces ‘Going Pro’ Skilled Trades Course Offerings
KALAMAZOO — Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Groves Center has announced a full lineup of Going
Guardhat Secures $20M Series A Funding
DETROIT — Guardhat, developer of a smart hard hat that monitors worker safety and health
Digital and Mobile
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
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
Excellence: Online Teamwork, Social Media And The Impact of Mobile,Wireless
GRAND RAPIDS - Businesses must employ wireless/mobile solutions to remain competitive, reach clients and to
IoT Cybersecurity Track At IoT TechConnect Focuses On Auto, Manufacturing, Medical Devices
ROYAL OAK - The Internet of Things will radically change the way we interact with
Report: Dark Caracal Malware Targets Smartphones To Harvest Personal Data
MEXICO CITY - Your smartphone probably knows more about you than you do. It knows
Duo In Partnership To Curb e-Prescribing Fraud
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor cybersecurity provider Duo Security announced a partnership with DrFirst,
Ben-Gurion University Researchers Develop Software To Enhance Facial Recognition For Security, Augmented Reality
BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a new software that
Program Guides Robots Towards Human-Like Ways To Collaborate
HOUSTON – Like toddlers, robots can use a little help as they learn to function
Report: 3.1 Million U.S. Jobs To Become Obsolete Due To Artificial Intelligence Tech
WASHINGTON DC - According to the Council of Economic Advisors, approximately 3.1 million jobs will be
MSU Professor: Transparent Solar Is Wave Of The Future
EAST LANSING — See-through solar materials that can be applied to windows represent a massive
Automation Could Add $1.1 Trillion To Global Economy In Next 10 Years
LONDON — Technological advances such as automation could increase global GDP by more than $1.1
Business
Deadline To Apply For $1 Million Fintech Challenge August 30
FARMINGTON HILLS - Have a Fintech startup that needs investment capital? The $1 million Fintech
Kalamazoo Launches 1 Million Cups To Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo soon will be the newest home of a national program to engage,
Grand Angels Seeks To Create $25 Million Investment Fund
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Angels plans to launch its third venture capital fund, seeking $15 million to
4 Finalists Named For Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest – All Four Foodies
Pictured above, Nezaa Bandele – Paradise Natural Foods. DETROIT – The public has spoken and Friday
Deadline To Apply For $1 Million Fintech Challenge August 30
FARMINGTON HILLS - Have a Fintech startup that needs investment capital? The $1 million Fintech
Kalamazoo Launches 1 Million Cups To Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo soon will be the newest home of a national program to engage,
Grand Angels Seeks To Create $25 Million Investment Fund
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Angels plans to launch its third venture capital fund, seeking $15 million to
4 Finalists Named For Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest – All Four Foodies
Pictured above, Nezaa Bandele – Paradise Natural Foods. DETROIT – The public has spoken and Friday
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