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No-Reason Absentee Voting Bill Tabled By Republicans Thwarting Snyder’s Wishes

LANSING - Hard-knuckle politics has once again thwarted efforts to allow voters to cast an in-person absentee ballot despite a request from Governor Rick Snyder in January that it be sent to his desk as soon as possible. The bill (HB 4724) would end the limit on casting an absentee ballot to those 60 and

By |2016-05-02T10:31:32-04:00May 1st, 2016|News, Politics|

Motor City ISSA Networking, Recruiting Meeting May 19

NORTHVILLE - Motor City ISSA is hosting its second networking and recruiting event May 19 with special guest CBI to speak about its academy and internship programs. Potential candidates will get a chance to meet CBI officials. The meeting is open to Security minded professionals, Students and those considering a career in Security. It will

By |2016-05-01T18:11:24-04:00May 1st, 2016|Cyber Defense|

High School Students In Michigan, California To Design Autonomous Vehicle With 3D Printer

WASHINGTON DC - High school students in California and Michigan will participate in a V@X High School Lab, a connected vehicle open, hands-on laboratory, where using a 3D printer, they will design and build their own connected and autonomous vehicles. A new conference will be held on June 13 during the ITS America 2016 conference

By |2016-05-01T17:37:10-04:00May 1st, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Connected Tech|

Next Generation Wireless Networks Explored At Mobile Monday Detroit

DETROIT - A new wave of mobile technology is on the way, and with it comes the need for wireless networks with increased capabilities. To help the Mobile Monday Detroit audience understand the advances being made in wireless network technologies, experts from Verizon Wireless and Aerohive Networks will share information about 5G and the next

By |2016-05-01T16:16:59-04:00May 1st, 2016|Connected Tech|

M2 TechCast: Young Basile IP Update – Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets

FERNDALE - The Young Basile law firm’s Keith Schonberger joins us on M2 TechCast to explain the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. It seems that many people do not understand the difference in these types of intellectual property. His discussion asks the following questions: What are the different types of intellectual property protectable

By |2016-05-01T12:27:23-04:00May 1st, 2016|Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Pure Michigan Generates $1.4 Billion In Tourism Spending In 2015

FERNDALE - The Pure Michigan advertising in 2015 generated more than $1.4 billion in tourism spending, according to a recent report. Michelle Grinnell from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. talks about how successful the campaign has been since it was launched a decade ago. Some 4.2 million trips were made to the state in 2015

By |2016-05-01T12:05:20-04:00May 1st, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Automation Alley’s Kelly Talks Investing, Job Training, Corporate Recruitment

FERNDALE - Automation Alley Chief Operating Officer Tom Kelly talks about how successful the Southeast Michigan technology network has become, including investing in companies in its 7Cs program. Automation Alley has invested more than $9 million in 19 Michigan advanced manufacturing start-ups to date. Automation Alley also has been tasked with training people without an

By |2016-05-01T11:54:22-04:00May 1st, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: KML Computer Services Provides Managed IT Services For Business

FERNDALE - KML Computer Services, a Northville managed services provider, is featured on this episode of M2 TechCast. John Lilienthal, Business Development Manager, joins co-host Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to tell small business why they should let KML Computer Services manage a company’s computer network. Means no IT Department to hire, train and manage.

By |2016-05-01T12:51:11-04:00April 30th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Cyber Security: Curiosity Can Kill More Than The Cat

LANSING - Most adults know that washing your hands reduces the risk of spreading germs, and cleaning and bandaging a wound prevents infection. But do you know what can happen when you pick up electronic germs? In 2015, two separate groups of researchers ran experiments to test people’s curiosity and their knowledge of cyber security.

By |2016-04-29T16:01:38-04:00April 29th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Small Business Association of Michigan|

M2 TechCast May 2: SBAM Partnership, ESD Job Faire, Online Tech Update, LTU’s STEM Center, SmartFinds Internet Marketing

FERNDALE – On M2 TechCast Monday May 2, a new content partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan will be announced, Online Tech will talk about a popular new Disaster Recovery product, the Engineering Society of Detroit promotes a Job Faire in May, Lawrence Technological University updates its Taubman STEM Complex, plus Smart Finds

By |2016-04-30T18:21:16-04:00April 29th, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|