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PlanetM Landing Zone – Detroit’s Mobility, Auto-Focused Colocation Space
ROYAL OAK - There’s a new co-working space in downtown Detroit and this one is focused on connecting mobility- and auto-focused
Dan Gilbert, Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Nominees For Venture Capital Awards
DETROIT - Detroit billionaire and real estate mogul Dan Gilbert has been nominated by the Michigan Venture Capital Association for its
M2 TechCast: Kathleen Norton-Schock, David Cole, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Dan Lohrmann
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Oct. 16, Kathleen Norton-Schock will update what’s happening with Diva Tech Talk, as well
Climate Change Action Window Could Close As Early As 2023
ANN ARBOR - As the Trump administration repeals the U.S. Clean Power Plan, a new study from the University of Michigan
Mobility
Volkswagen Joins LIFT To Enhance Its Automotive Light-Weighting Research
DETROIT – Volkswagen Group of America has officially joined LIFT - Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow
MSU To Showcase At Detroit Auto Show Autonomous Vehicle At Automobili-D
EAST LANSING – At a high-tech show targeting startups that’s a new part of the
PlanetM, AutoMobili-D Launch PlanetM Awards
DETROIT — A new set of awards recognizing advances in autonomous and connected vehicle technologies
Supported Intelligence Partners With U-M Engineering Students To Develop Connected Vehicle Traffic Management Tool
ANN ARBOR - Supported Intelligence announced it is partnering with a team of University of
Detroit Auto Show Draws 208,000 plus On Opening Weekend
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show was a magnet for 208,327 people on
Army Materiel Command Uses Intern Program To Help Replace Civilian Retirees
DETROIT - The US Army has a problem. About a fifth of the employees who
Breaking News
Webasto Taps Thomas To Head Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions North America
FENTON - Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, a global tier-one automotive and aftermarket equipment
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
Jobs, Wages, Higher After-Tax Pay Keeps Consumer Confidence High
ANN ARBOR - Consumer sentiment has remained at very favorable levels for more than a
AxleTech Ads CFO, VP Program Management
TROY – AxleTech, a leading powertrain technology company for heavy-duty vehicles announced two new additions
MTAM, WorkFountain To Create MTAM Talent Exchange
CLARKSTON - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan has partnered with WorkFountain to implement the
GM Chairman Barra: World Auto Industry Must Collaborate To Develop Cybersecurity For Connected Vehicles
DETROIT - General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra on Friday called on the world’s
Toyota Donates $1.44 Million To The Michigan Science Center To Expand STEM Education
DETROIT - Toyota has donated $1.44 million to the Michigan Science Center, the latest of
Samsung, LG Found Guilty Of Dumping Clothes Washers In The United States
BENTON HARBOR - Samsung and LG, two South Korean manufacturers of clothes washers, have been
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Luncheon Nov. 16 Looks At Social Responsibility In Supply Chain
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a luncheon Nov. 16 on
Current Motor Wins Michigan MobiPrize Competition
DETROIT – Current Motor Company, a privately held electric motorcycle and solar charging station maker,
Michigan House Panel Considering Leases For Energy Improvements
LANSING - Michigan local governments would be able to make energy efficiency improvements to their
Michigan Public Service Commission Exploring Payments To Electricity Generators
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission ordered its staff Tuesday to begin examining what
Dematic Adds Modular Sort System For Production, Distribution Applications
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic introduced Modular Sort System, a scan and sort system for production
M2 TechCast: Red Level Offers Hardware As A Service – New Product For Managed Service Provider
ROYAL OAK - Red Level has brought a service in house that allows them to
ITC Transmission Donates 4 Miles Of Copper Conductor To Goodwill’s Green Works
DETROIT - On July 22, ITC Transmission subsidiary delivered 11,500 pounds - four miles -
New Statewide IChallengeU 2017 Competition To Be Sponsored By Baker College
JACKSON - IChallengeU, which invites high school students to develop solutions to real-world business problems,
Michigan
Macomb-OU Incubator Awarded $48,000 To Accelerate 3 Client Companies
ROCHESTER — The Macomb-OU Incubator announced it has been awarded $48,000 in state Business Accelerator
Auto Supplier Denso To Sponsor FIRST Robotics In 2017
SOUTHFIELD - Auto supplier Denso has again announced a 2017 commitment to FIRST Robotics, to
California Telecom Provider Sets Up First Michigan PoP At 123Net In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - A California digital communications provider announced it has set up a Point of
ESD Future Cities Competition, Student Chapters, Plus New Project Called Girls In Engineering
DETROIT - Robert McGee, Engineering Society of Detroit executive director, talks about ESD during an
Macomb-OU Incubator Awarded $48,000 To Accelerate 3 Client Companies
ROCHESTER — The Macomb-OU Incubator announced it has been awarded $48,000 in state Business Accelerator
Auto Supplier Denso To Sponsor FIRST Robotics In 2017
SOUTHFIELD - Auto supplier Denso has again announced a 2017 commitment to FIRST Robotics, to
California Telecom Provider Sets Up First Michigan PoP At 123Net In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - A California digital communications provider announced it has set up a Point of
ESD Future Cities Competition, Student Chapters, Plus New Project Called Girls In Engineering
DETROIT - Robert McGee, Engineering Society of Detroit executive director, talks about ESD during an
Digital and Mobile
Ransomware Hackers Now Offer Customers Service, Outsourced Resources
LAS VEGAS - Hackers behind some of the most notorious ransomware around are taking some
Report: Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone To Send Text Messages, Make Phone Calls
LAS VEGAS - The Unicorn Team researchers from 360 Technology, China's leading security company, discovered
Feds Shut Down Two Of The Dark Webs’ Biggest Purveyors Of Illegal Goods
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Justice and Europol announced Thursday that they have shut down
Don’t Be Forced Out Of Business By Cybercrime
ROCHESTER HILLS - According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, one out of every five
Lawrence Tech Students Win 4 Of 5 Prizes In Cybersecurity Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Students from Lawrence Technological University took first, second and tied for third place
Uber Publishes Report That Says Government Agencies Demand Access To Records Affecting 11.6 Million Riders
SAN FRANCISCO - Uber, the ride hailing company, has had its file of requests by
U.S. Senators Push Encryption Bill Opponents Say Pits National Security V Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. Sens. Diane Feinstein and Richard Burr are pushing an encryption bill,
Israeli Company Offers Detroit Chip-Technology To Prevent Car Hacking
TEL AVIV, Israel - Karamba wants to keep hackers from crashing your new connected car.
Business
U-M Student Seed Fund Makes First Investment
ANN ARBOR - The $10 million Zell Founders Fund, created last year by a donation
MITechNews Editor To Moderate Connected Vehicle Panel Oct. 28 At TiECon Midwest In Dearborn
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest 2016 Oct. 27-28 is Michigan’s largest entrepreneurial conference, attracting hundreds of
M2 TechCast: TechTown Working With Tech Entrepreneurs To Develop High-Growth Start-Ups
ROYAL OAK - Paul Riser Jr., Managing Director of Tech-Based Entrepreneurship at TechTown in Detroit,
M2 TechCast: AmyCell Seeks To Match Software Talent In Region To Available Jobs
ROYAL OAK - Lori Emerson, Talent Connector at AmyCell LLC, works with recruiters to promote
M2 TechCast: TechTown Working With Tech Entrepreneurs To Develop High-Growth Start-Ups
ROYAL OAK - Paul Riser Jr., Managing Director of Tech-Based Entrepreneurship at TechTown in Detroit,
M2 TechCast: AmyCell Seeks To Match Software Talent In Region To Available Jobs
ROYAL OAK - Lori Emerson, Talent Connector at AmyCell LLC, works with recruiters to promote
M2 TechCast: WIN Director Katz Updates Opportunity Detroit Tech
ROYAL OAK - Lisa Katz, Executive Director at the Workforce Intelligence Network, updates Opportunity Detroit
Inforum’s Downs Named National Director At Dandelion – Community Projects Agency
DETROIT - Rachele Downs, long-time Vice President of Entrepreneurial Strategies at Inforum, has been hired
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