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New Student Group At MSU Offers Small Business Counseling

LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Khoa Nguyen, president of the Michigan State University Student Consulting Group. The MSU Group is an organization of students in the Eli Broad College of Business who offer consulting services to small business owners in the mid-Michigan area. To

By |2016-09-21T14:54:45-04:00September 21st, 2016|Podcasts, Small Business Association of Michigan|

U-M Joins edX To Offer MicroMasters For Online Learners

ANN ARBOR - Online learners interested in educational leadership, social work and the growing field of user experience research and design now can earn more comprehensive certification or complete work toward an advanced degree at the University of Michigan. In some cases, learners can earn as much as a quarter of the required credit for

By |2016-09-20T15:36:41-04:00September 20th, 2016|Featured|

Keeping A Watchful Eye On Low-Flying Unmanned Aerial Systems In Cities

WASHINGTON DC - Airspace for the flying public today is perpetually congested yet remarkably safe, thanks in no small part to a well-established air traffic control system that tracks, guides and continuously monitors thousands of flights a day. When it comes to small unmanned aerial systems such as commercial quadcopters, however, no such comprehensive tracking

By |2016-09-19T21:43:12-04:00September 19th, 2016|Drones|

Great Lakes Angels Vets 4 Tech Startups Oct. 6 In Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS - Great Lakes Angels is offering accredited investors the opportunity on Oct. 6 at UHY Advisors to listen to elevator pitches as four technology start-ups will do their best to talk them into funding their companies. Registration opens at 5 pm, and presentations start at 5:30. Presenting companies include: 3BG Supply Co www.3bgsupply.com

By |2016-09-19T21:21:30-04:00September 19th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|

NSBE Partners With Google To Increase Black Engineers In Computer Science

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Society of Black Engineers has partnered with Google to launch the Code Success NSBE program, an initiative committed to increasing the number of black professionals in the field of computer science. The year-round engagement provides NSBE collegiate members interested in computer science, technology, software engineering and web design with opportunities

By |2016-09-19T20:52:43-04:00September 19th, 2016|Featured, New Products / Contracts, News|

Blue Medora Raises Nearly $7.5 Million Amid Tough Climate

GRAND RAPIDS - Software developer Blue Medora LLC raised nearly $7.5 million in capital in what one expert calls a “tough,” but “good” environment for companies seeking investors. The investment is part of an effort by the Grand Rapids-based company, which focuses on cloud system management, to raise up to $10 million in capital. Blue Medora

By |2016-09-19T20:42:41-04:00September 19th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|

M2TechCast: Monday Sept. 19 ESD Job Faire, PriveCo, BulletSafe

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Sept. 19, Engineering Society of Detroit Director Robert Magee will talk about all the tech jobs available for the asking at the ESD Job Fair in October. Also on the show will be Tom Nardone who founded PriveCo, the world’s most private website, and BulletSafe, a low-cost bullet

By |2016-09-16T12:07:58-04:00September 16th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

SAE 2016 Convergence to Offer Mobile Comply Connected Vehicle Technical Session

NOVI - SAE 2016 Convergence will culminate its premiere annual event with a full day seminar on the future of Connected Vehicles being offered by industry partner Mobile Comply September 21 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. “The evolution in mobility engineering requires input and ideas from a much wider community of partners,” said

By |2016-09-16T11:38:50-04:00September 16th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

SBAM Report: 3 Percent Pay Raises Budgeted By Michigan Employers In 2017

LANSING - The American Society of Employers 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey results have been compiled.  Despite economic growth and continued low unemployment, 3 percent remains the amount Michigan employers are budgeting for employee pay raises in 2017. However, Michigan employers are not alone, according to WorldatWork’s 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey across the nation most organizations

By |2016-09-16T10:59:24-04:00September 16th, 2016|News, Small Business Association of Michigan|