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ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast July 9, Airfoil Group’s Jon Pielak will explain what his new Digital team will bring
Microsoft Power Business Intelligence Helps Get Tasks Done, Better, Quicker
ROYAL OAK - How can you transform your company’s data into powerful visuals for employees to help them get tasks done
Michigan Science Center CEO Matthews Leaves STEM-Hub; Replaced By COO
DETROIT - Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the Michigan Science Center, has left the downtown Detroit STEM-hub to pursue other
123Net Growing High-Speed Internet Rapidly Across Michigan
ROYAL OAK - Imagine wiring 600 buildings with high-speed fiber. Imagine no more. Southfield-based 123Net has reached that milestone through more
Mobility
Electrified Vehicle Outlook Focus Of NAIAS AutoMobili-D Panel
DETROIT – What’s the outlook for electrified vehicles, what is delaying their widespread adoption and
Osram, GaN Systems Introduce Laser Driver For LiDAR
DETROIT - Osram Opto Semiconductors announced an ultrafast laser driver with a high-power, multi-channel Surface
Augmented Reality (AR) for Manufacturing Workshop
SOUTHFIELD - Mirari, the leader in 3D and Big Data Visualization for Automotive, Aviation and
MSU Campus Transforming Into Advanced Mobility Ecosystem
EAST LANSING – Michigan State University is transforming its 5,200-acre campus into a live, connected
Ford’s ‘Go Detroit Challenge’ Competition To Build Apps To Help Detroit
GRAND RAPIDS - To help Detroit residents get access to the transit options they need
Wixom Mayor Hinkley Heralds Arrival Of Uber’s R&D Facility
DETROIT - Mayor Kevin Hinkley of Wixom, MI joined us to proudly announce the arrival
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IoT TechConnect Focus On Michigan Technology, Supporting Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - How would your company like to participate in an Internet of Things event
Cooper Standard To Build New World Headquarters In Northville
NOVI – Cooper Standard will build a new world headquarters in Northville, a short distance
Survey: Investment, Employment Stay Same Or Increase At Most Michigan Large Companies
DETROIT— More than 80 percent of Michigan’s largest companies forecast their employment and investment in
Detroit Regional Partnership Up And Running
DETROIT - The newly-named Detroit Regional Partnership charged with creating a world-class marketing and attraction economic
Report: PC Shipments Slump To Lowest Level Since 2007
STAMFORD, Conn. - The PC industry, in the midst of a five-year slump, recorded its
Michigan Business Taxpayers Get New e-Services, Including Bulk e-File, Fast Payments
LANSING - Michigan’s business taxpayers now have e-services that include Bulk e-File for Sales, Use
Holloway Promoted To Senior VP, Chief Financial Officer ITC Holdings Corp.
NOVI - ITC Holdings Corp. has promoted Gretchen Holloway to senior vice president and chief
Mason Back At MEDC, This Time As Chief Executive Officer
LANSING - Jeff Mason is back at the Michigan Economic Development Corp., but this time
Report: China, Asia Vault Past U.S. In Global Clean-Energy Tech Market
WASHINGTON - China and other Asian nations have vaulted past the United States to the
CAFE Revisited: Billions And Billions Of Dollars Saved
ANN ARBOR - The Environmental Protection Agency's recent reaffirmation of national fuel economy standards will
Callida Energy Wins $80,000 2016 NextChallenge: Smart Cities
DETROIT - Callida Energy, a software that helps more efficiently heat and cool buildings, won
Energy Debate In Michigan House Gets New Twist – Palisades Nuclear Power Plant To Close in 2018
LANSING - The news that the aging and troubled Palisades nuclear power plant in Van
Actual Reality – UM Initiative Paves The Way For Graduate Certificate In Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality
ANN ARBOR - Augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality. AR, VR, MR. Today, these are
ITC Lighting Up Electric Transmission Towers For Holiday Season
NOVI - ITC is getting into the Holiday spirit by lighting up 10 of its
LAFCU Investment In Autobooks Helps Business Owners Manage Funds
LANSING - LAFCU’s investment in Autobooks, a Detroit-based financial technology company, has paved the way
MDWise Picks Online Tech’s Data Protection As A Service Product
ANN ARBOR – MDWise, an Indiana-based provider of healthcare company, has selected Online Tech as its
Michigan
Paid Sick Leave, Minimum Wage Shooting For Spring Signature Submittal
LANSING - The campaigns backing initiatives for paid sick leave and a minimum wage hike
VR/AR Association, LTU Team Up To Host Monthly Meetups
SOUTHFIELD – The Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Association has selected Lawrence Technological University and
Snyder Order Asks For Better Broadband Plan By August
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder pledged Monday to convene a panel dedicated to crafting a
Clean MI Govt; Prevailing Wage Repeal; Pot Legalization Raise $1 Million Plus
LANSING - Three Michigan ballot committees have gathered more than $1 million in support based
Paid Sick Leave, Minimum Wage Shooting For Spring Signature Submittal
LANSING - The campaigns backing initiatives for paid sick leave and a minimum wage hike
VR/AR Association, LTU Team Up To Host Monthly Meetups
SOUTHFIELD – The Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Association has selected Lawrence Technological University and
Snyder Order Asks For Better Broadband Plan By August
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder pledged Monday to convene a panel dedicated to crafting a
Clean MI Govt; Prevailing Wage Repeal; Pot Legalization Raise $1 Million Plus
LANSING - Three Michigan ballot committees have gathered more than $1 million in support based
Digital and Mobile
Congress Upset Not Told Immediately About Spectre, Meltdown Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON DC - The US government wishes it had gotten the memo on Spectre and
Researchers Find Stolen Military Drone Secrets For Sale On Dark Web
WASHINGTON DC - Researchers from Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company, say they found a cache
Chrome Tweak Helps Keep Spectre Hackers Away
SAN FRANCISCO - By adding new compartmentalization technology, Google's Chromebrowser has taken a step to keep websites
Ford Taps Grand Rapids For City Of Tomorrow Mobility Pilot
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids is one of three cities nationally to be selected for
Don’t Be Forced Out Of Business By Cybercrime
ROCHESTER HILLS - According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, one out of every five
LeakerLocker Ransomware Attacks Android Phones From Apps Downloaded From Play Store
SAN FRANCISCO - Security firm McAfee discovered the latest attack, called LeakerLocker, which affects Android
Snafu Leaves 14 Million Verizon Subscribers Personal Information Unprotected
SAN FRANCISCO - More than 14 million records of Verizon subscribers who called the phone
Why Your Next Cybersecurity Tool/Service Might Just Come from Israel — PART 1: Why Israel?
MANKATO, MN. - How does a small country — with about the same population count
Business
LTU Gets $100,000 State Grant For Business Incubation
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a one-year, $100,000 extension to fund the
Detroit Ranks 9th For Major US Markets Attracting Startups
DETROIT - Detroit ranks 9th in a list of 26 major US markets for startups
Workforce Intelligence Network Creates Data Dashboard To Provide Real-Time Tech Job Data
DETROIT – A high volume of job postings in southeast Michigan means that employers are
Grand Rapids Chamber Refreshes Business Services
GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber has refreshed its Business Services offerings, providing members
LTU Gets $100,000 State Grant For Business Incubation
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a one-year, $100,000 extension to fund the
Detroit Ranks 9th For Major US Markets Attracting Startups
DETROIT - Detroit ranks 9th in a list of 26 major US markets for startups
Workforce Intelligence Network Creates Data Dashboard To Provide Real-Time Tech Job Data
DETROIT – A high volume of job postings in southeast Michigan means that employers are
Grand Rapids Chamber Refreshes Business Services
GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber has refreshed its Business Services offerings, providing members
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