TROY - It’s impossible to discuss cars today without including connected and autonomous technologies as part of that discussion. The majority of experts indicate that continued evolution of these technologies is inevitable – and fairly rapid, but what of the challenges to getting there? The convergence of the automotive and technology industries has created never
DETROIT - Corktown-based Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow announced Monday a training initiative to inspire interest in regional manufacturing career opportunities by providing technical training, work readiness preparation and upskilling for disconnected youth and adults. Pathways To Jobs In Detroit: Connecting Disconnected Youth & Adults To Manufacturing Careers is a collaboration among LIFT, Goodwill Industries of Greater
FOSTER CITY, Ca. - Michigan holds the dubious title of the most expensive state for auto insurance for the third year in a row, with annual premiums more than twice the national average. So says Insure.com’s annual rankings of the most and least expensive states for auto insurance. Maine was the least expensive for the
FERNDALE - Michelle Grinnell spokesman for Travel Michigan explains why Miles Media Group, a Florida company, was awarded a $389,690 contract to rebuild the Pure Michigan website. She noted TwoSix Digital of Brighton was named a subcontractor on the project and will work closely with the Michigan Economic Development Corp to perform the analytics on
FERNDALE - Comcast Business’ Innovation 4 Entrepreneurs contest will award a half dozen finalists $20,000 in cash if you can write a great 250-word essay that explains how your company would use technology to move to the next level. But before that happens, two companies in the Comcast Business Heartland Region - Michigan, Indiana and
FERNDALE - Tom Kelly, chief operating officer, talks about the Automation Alley Industry Report, that showed that the 10-counties of Southeast Michigan, as rated by 140 executives in Michigan and Silicon Valley in northern California, provide a better return on investment. A technology business is defined as a company in information technology, advanced manufacturing, digital
FERNDALE - Rich Homberg, President of Detroit Public Television, and Matt Roush’s former boss when he worked at WWJ Radio in Detroit, joins Matt and Mike Brennan to talk about DPTV’s backing of the Detroit Science Center’s STEMinista program. STEMinista introduces middle school girls to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). On Friday March 4
DETROIT -The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with the Detroit Regional Chamber, will bring together top experts from government, law enforcement, and the private sector for a conference to help small and mid-size businesses address cybersecurity threats March 10 at the Detroit Golf Club. Experts will discuss cybersecurity best practices, tools and tips for strengthening
DETROIT - Challenge Detroit is looking for 30 young leaders for tomorrow who want to live, work, play, give and lead in and around the greater Detroit area for a year of their lives. Deadline to apply is Sunday March 6. Can retaining and attracting 30 of the best and brightest innovative thinkers really make
DETROIT – A two-hour, on-line introduction to connected vehicle concepts, condensed from an intense three-day training program, is available through the end of this month by Mobile Comply and the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan. The Overview course is intended to benefit managers and participants interested in enhancing their professional credibility in the connected vehicle
