LANSING - Video surveillance of businesses is a rapidly growing market, and state lawmakers Thursday passed a bill revising the rules so that small firms can have camera systems installed without an electrical inspection. HB 4654 and HB 4655, sponsored by Reps. Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) and Beth Griffin (R-Mattawan), would allow small security camera systems
TORONTO - RaptorUAS, a developer of high performance unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced that it has completed tests for the conversion of their high performance Raptor E1 UAS to a hybrid VTOL fixed wing platform: the Raptor EV. The ultra lightweight Raptor EV UAS has achieved five hour endurance at 16.5 m/s in an
HOUSTON – A federally funded research effort to revolutionize water treatment has yielded an off-grid technology that uses energy from sunlight alone to turn salt water into fresh drinking water. The desalination system, which uses a combination of membrane distillation technology and light-harvesting nanophotonics, is the first major innovation from the Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water
WARREN - Nineteen students from southeast Michigan high schools received scholarships totaling $29,000 from the Winning Futures Award Celebration. Scholarship winners came from Canton High School, Cass Technical High School, Community High School, Cornerstone Health + Technology High School, Madison High School, Warren Mott High School, and Western International High School. The finalists were chosen
ROCHESTER HILLS - Budget isn't an excuse when it comes to security. Here are three security enhancements that don't require big investments: 1. Take Inventory: Many businesses have overcomplicated computer systems that are outdated, poorly secured, and not even business critical. Identify these. 2. Talk Security: Employees are your greatest security threat. Talk to them
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury is hosting a sales tax outreach seminar in Southeast Michigan to provide insight to and receive feedback from small businesses. This seminar is ideal for owners of gas stations, convenience stores, wine, beer and liquor stores or other small businesses. Treasury Outreach Team members will provide an overview
ALAMO TOWNSHIP – Kalamazoo-area manufacturer Quality Precast announced it will construct a 25,000-square-foot production facility and corporate headquarters, adding 20 new jobs. A precast manufacturer specializing in manholes, large block retaining walls and more, Quality Precast will invest $1,352,185 in this expansion. In support of this project, the company received a $3,000 grant approved by
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday June 19, Kathleen Norton-Schock will talk about what’s happening with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, Diva Tech Talk and much more. Tricia Walding from Workforce Intelligence Network will discuss a couple recent reports that look at tech jobs, and tech hiring. Justin Coffey from Red Level
LANSING — Business leaders from 10 Michigan companies will travel Tuesday to the International Paris Air Show Le Bourget to meet with prospective partners, distributors and customers with the aim of increasing export opportunities within the aerospace sector. The seven-day trade mission is led by Automation Alley in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s
GRAND RAPIDS - Detroit.Code() is a professional conference for anyone involved with the creation of software. It promises to bring the best mix of local, regional and national experts delivering TONS of sessions on the hottest technology, all for a reasonable price. Listen as Melissa Birnie interviews Ken Versaw, CEO of Amegala to discuss the importance of this conference
