GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is slowing with evidence of a flat growth pattern due to the trade war with China, a new study from Grand Valley State University shows. The survey's index of business improvement (new orders) flattened to +3, down from +13. The production index held steady at +11, while the
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast today, Vittoria Katanski will explain the $100,000 Hatch Detroit business contest that kicked off last week. Then John McLaughlin, senior director of KLA Corp. for a $70 million R&D lab in Ann Arbor, will promo the grand opening on Tuesday. Melih Oztalay, founder of SmartFinds Marketing, will provide details
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday June 3, Airfoil Group’s Tim Moynihan discusses the findings of the new Tech Report with heavy focus on AI and Machine Learning. IT-Harvest’s Richard Stiennon updates the latest cybersecurity threats. Internet Advisor’s Caston Thomas describes how networks are changing as a result of IoT. Anderson Economic Group’s Patrick
ROYAL OAK - Most trends focus on the year ahead, but truly transformative technology takes time to take hold. In Airfoil Group’s Tech Trends Report, the strategic communications company shares insights on the emerging and maturing technologies that will transform businesses and markets in the years to come. Highlights include: The Battle Between "Smart" &
ROYAL OAK - Greg Doyle from Oakland County government also serves as one of the managers of the Tech248 technology networking group formed by Oakland County four years ago. Greg updates the growth of the group, and highlights some of its upcoming events. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e171-greg-doyle-updates-tech248-tech-networking-group
ROYAL OAK -Gina Adams, Co-Founder of Buttons2Button, magnetic button covers to help people with disabilities become more self sufficient, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand her fledgling operations. She is getting coaching for his business from Lawrence Technological University's Centropolis Accelerator. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e171-buttons2buttons-gina-adams-on-crowd-funding-campaign
ROYAL OAK - Jarett Schlaff, CEO of Pingree Detroit, will talk about his custom leather goods business that works with veterans. Schlaff is getting coaching for his business from Lawrence Technological University's Centropolis Accelerator. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e171-pingree-detroit
ROYAL OAK - Amanda Roraff, Operations Manager for PlanetM, discusses the Hardware Tech Summit that will be held June 19 during Detroit Startup by Lawrence Technological University's Centropolis Accelerator. The Summit well be held at Detroit Velodrome. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e171-planetms-amanda-roroff-talks-hardware-summit
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DETROIT – Carpooling company Scoop Technologies on Wednesday announced a partnership with Bedrock to bring its services to Detroit. Scoop will be added to Bedrock’s growing alternative mobility initiatives, including its May Mobility autonomous shuttle route and Luum, a mobility management software provider powering Bedrock’s commuter benefit and incentives program. Scoop will immediately be available
