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MITechNews TV Launches With Auto Tech Channel
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com is expanding its technology video news coverage by adding the first of many topic specific channels -
Toma Detroit Wins $250K Grand Prize In Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT – Toma Detroit will serve fresh, locally sourced simple yet sophisticated cocktails and foods from Latin America with the help
Labor Day Survey: Half Of U.S. Employees Satisfied With Jobs, Disappointed With Professional Development
NEW YORK - On Labor Day weekend, a new survey shows 51 percent of U.S. employees are satisfied with their jobs,
Nominees Named For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards
ANN ARBOR – Nominees for Exit of the Year, Community Impact Player, and Up-and-Coming Company of the Year were named Monday
Mobility
Air Traffic Control For Driverless Cars Could Speed Up Deployment
ANN ARBOR—Combining human and artificial intelligence in autonomous vehicles could push driverless cars more quickly
Bollinger Motors Introduces Electric Sports Utility, Pick Up Trucks
ROYAL OAK - Robert Bollinger, founder of Bollinger Motors, is working with Lawrence Technological University’s
State Selects Pilot Projects For Michigan Mobility Challenge
DETROIT — Pointing to the critical role transportation plays in improving access to services and
MCity To Access Autonomous Vehicle Safety Before Road Tests
ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Mcity autonomous and connected vehicle testing center announced
Intel Says It Has Been Working With Google Spin-Out Waymo On Autonomous Vehicles
SAN JOSE, Ca. - Chip maker Intel announced last week that is has partnered with
US Transportation Secretary Chao Announces New Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan's Mcity testing track was the site for U.S. Transportation Secretary
Breaking News
MDEQ Increases Funding, Extends Deadline For Recycling Grants
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will increase available funding
Teams From Flint, Grandville, Niles Win Michigan’s VEX Robotics Championship
EAST LANSING — The Zipties of Grandville won the coveted VEX Robotics Excellence Award and
Kentucky Client Win For Detroit Software Developer
DETROIT – The Detroit-based accounting software developer Gravity Software announced that its client, a Kentucky-based
New Multiplayer Client For Online Strategy Game Developer Stardock
PLYMOUTH — Stardock Corp., the Plymouth-based game developer, and Mohawk Games announced the release of
Online Black Friday, Cyber Monday Survey: Amazon, Samsung Big Winners
ANN ARBOR - OK. I promised not to publish any Holiday stories before Thanksgiving, but
US Economy Hasn’t Seen A Trump Bump Yet
ANN ARBOR—In Donald Trump's first three quarters as president the U.S. economy has averaged a
GVSU Economist: Positive Growth Continues In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy continues to show positive growth, and the national industrial
Automation Alley’s Integr8 Industry 4.0 Conference – The Back Story From Tom Kelly
ROYAL OAK - Automation Alley is hosting a global conference focused on Industry 4.0 technologies
Feds Give $20 Million Grant To U-M To Form Research Institute For Sustainable Management Of Great Lakes
ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan has been awarded a five-year, $20 million grant
Erie Hack Finalist: Purily – Incentivizing Water Conservation
GRAND Rapids - Purily is a finalist in the recent Erie Hack initiative that was hosted
ITC To Perform Helicopter Inspections Of Southeast Michigan Towers, Power Lines
NOVI – If you live near power lines in Southeast Michigan and hear helicopters hovering
LiTES Seeks To Save Businesses Money Through Deploying Connected Lighting Controls
DETROIT - A group of Michigan organizations has launched LiTES, a three-year initiative supported by
U-M To Offer Online Master’s Degrees In Applied Data, Public Health, Construction Management
ANN ARBOR - Online learners may soon have three new University of Michigan master's degree
AT&T Offering 1 Gig Fiber Connections In Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T is now offering 1 gigabit fiber connections in parts of Western
LAFCU Investment In Autobooks Provides Business Owners With Software To Better Manage Funds
LANSING - LAFCU’s investment in Autobooks, a Detroit-based financial technology company, has paved the way
AxleTech Ads CFO, VP Program Management
TROY – AxleTech, a leading powertrain technology company for heavy-duty vehicles announced two new additions
Michigan
New Economy Initiative Awards Grant To LTU For Growth Of Small Manufacturers, Hardware Startups
SOUTHFIELD – The New Economy Initiative has awarded a one-year grant of $40,000 to the
Qi Named Associate Dean For Inclusion, Diversity In MSU College Of Engineering
EAST LANSING — Yue Qi has been named the first associate dean for inclusion and
Ann Arbor Spark Honors 16 Companies With FastTrack Awards
ANN ARBOR — As part of the a2Tech360 series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK presented
LTU Architecture Exhibit In Italy Explores Acoustics, Sustainability
SOUTHFIELD – The intersection of design and sound is the focus of an art installation
New Economy Initiative Awards Grant To LTU For Growth Of Small Manufacturers, Hardware Startups
SOUTHFIELD – The New Economy Initiative has awarded a one-year grant of $40,000 to the
Qi Named Associate Dean For Inclusion, Diversity In MSU College Of Engineering
EAST LANSING — Yue Qi has been named the first associate dean for inclusion and
Ann Arbor Spark Honors 16 Companies With FastTrack Awards
ANN ARBOR — As part of the a2Tech360 series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK presented
LTU Architecture Exhibit In Italy Explores Acoustics, Sustainability
SOUTHFIELD – The intersection of design and sound is the focus of an art installation
Digital and Mobile
Why Bakkt Is A Game Changer For Cryptocurrency
NEW YORK – The much-hyped Bakkt, the brainchild of the parent company of the New
Comcast Offers Gigabit Internet Broadband To 58 Million Homes Nationwide
PLYMOUTH - Two years after Detroit became one of the first cities in the U.S.
State Of Cybersecurity: Stiennon Talks Russian Hackers, Embedded Spy Chips, Like War
ROYAL OAK – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon returns on M2 TechCast to update the latest
2018 North American International Cyber Summit Cobo Center Oct. 29
DETROIT - The North American International Cyber Summit 2018 hosted by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder
2-Factor Voice Authentication To Verify Your Identity
DETROIT - Robert Capps isn NuData Security’s Vice President of Business Development, Robert is responsible for developing and nurturing
OnePlus Phones Can Be Hacked Through Testing Tool Called EngineerMode
SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers who get hold of some OnePlus phones can obtain virtually unlimited
State CISO Das Talks Highlights Of North American International Cyber Summit
ROYAL OAK - Rajiv Das, Michigan’s chief information security officer (CISO), provides the highlights of
U.S. Senators Unimpressed With Facebook, Google, Twitter Efforts To Staunch Russian Misinformation Campaign
WASHINGTON DC - Facebook, Google and Twitter came to Capitol Hill to argue they're ready to fight
Business
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Changes Name To Midwest Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - The 37th annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium ended this week, to be
Deadline for PitchClub Ann Arbor May 27
FARMINGTON HILLS - The deadline to participate in PitchClub at Ann Arbor SPARK and get
National Women-Owned Business Conference Coming To Detroit June 19-21
ROYAL OAK - Michelle Richards Executive Director of the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council announces
Warner Norcross + Judd’s Lisa Zimmer on Financial Wellness Plans
ROYAL OAK - Warner Norcross + Judd’s Lisa Zimmer explains how the age of pension plans has
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Changes Name To Midwest Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - The 37th annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium ended this week, to be
Deadline for PitchClub Ann Arbor May 27
FARMINGTON HILLS - The deadline to participate in PitchClub at Ann Arbor SPARK and get
National Women-Owned Business Conference Coming To Detroit June 19-21
ROYAL OAK - Michelle Richards Executive Director of the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council announces
Warner Norcross + Judd’s Lisa Zimmer on Financial Wellness Plans
ROYAL OAK - Warner Norcross + Judd’s Lisa Zimmer explains how the age of pension plans has
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Dave Ramsey advises against bonds and single stocks, preferring mutual funds as a safer and more lucrative option. read more - Trump Reveals Melania's Role In Toughening His Stance On Vladimir Putin: 'I Go Home, I Tell The First Lady…'
President Donald Trump has credited First Lady Melania Trump for influencing his tougher stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. read more - Ford Responds To Trump's EV Policy Shift With Push For Affordable Electric Models
Ford to introduce more affordable EVs and electrified vehicles as Trump cuts incentives, with Ford EVs costing 22% less than an average car. read more
- Tim Lamb Group Facilitates Sale of Bob Chapman Ford in Marysville, Ohio to Coughlin Automotive
- CareSource Georgia collaborates with Georgia Family Connection Partnership to improve maternal and infant health across rural Georgia
- First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Its Preferred Stock
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