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DETROIT - On M2 TechCast Monday Oct. 2, Jason Vezzano joins Tech248 Co-Founder Irene Spanos to talk about Vectorform. Tonya Matthews, CEO of the Michigan Science Center, will discuss a lot of exciting STEM events this fall for kids. Sandra Cochrane, Director of the WMed Innovation Center in Kalamazoo, also will provide details on some
LANSING - Michigan's 2016-17 fiscal year officially ends Saturday, and state budget officials expect a quiet close to the year. There are no urgent transfers or last minute adjustments needed, officials said. The state expects departments to lapse unspent funds, but an estimate on the amount is not yet available. One official said lapses "look
ANN ARBOR - A technology that can print pure, ultra-precise doses of drugs onto a wide variety of surfaces could one day enable on-site printing of custom-dosed medications at pharmacies, hospitals and other locations. The technique, which was developed at the University of Michigan, can print multiple medications into a single dose on a dissolvable
DETROIT - The Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge, now in its 10th year, is accepting applications for its 2017-2018 program year. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15. Applicants come from around the world – hardware, software, process, app, you name it – and the alumni are already in production as Tier 2 suppliers;
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Sept. 25, Mike Casewell, CEO of Roasting Plant, will discuss his string of coffee shops in Michigan that roast and brew fresh coffee using his patented technology. TechStak’s Nicole Pasuit will probe Technology and Customer experience with a couple of TechStak members. Keith Brophy, state director of the Michigan
DETROIT - Detroit has been chosen as one of a handful of cities to host the global pre-accelerator Startup Boost. The free six-week mentorship program is open for applications now through September 26. Each week startups will participate in pitch practices and meet with mentors and investors in order to prepare for funding. “The program
NOVI - ITC will be conducting its semi-annual aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission towers and lines in southeast Michigan from September 18-20, including Ingrahm, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. The patrols are done in the spring and fall. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead
HOUGHTON - The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board voted unanimously Monday to recommend Michigan Technological University lead a risk analysis of the 63-year old Enbridge Line 5 pipelines that runs beneath the Straits of Mackinac and would pose a significant environmental risk to the Great Lakes if they were to rupture, scientific studies have shown.
DETROIT - Jason Raznick is known around Detroit as the founder and CEO of Benzinga, a financial media outlet that in a few short years has grown into a multi-million dollar media empire. Now he hopes to highlight other financial services companies in metro Detroit with his latest project, The Detroit FinTech Association. “For a
ROYAL OAK - On Monday Sept. 18, M2 TechCast will feature Kathleen Norton Schock updating what’s happening with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Auto expert David Cole on the latest vehicle technology news. DroneLaw Pro Enrico Schaefer on the latest regulations from the FAA. And cybersecurity guru Dan Lohrmann talking about the latest
