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Michigan Venture Capital Investment Grew 143 Percent In 2015

ANN ARBOR - As we wrap up 2015 the Michigan Venture Capital Association would like to thank you for your active support of the programs, events and publications that make the association a major contributor to the growth of the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.  Because of your success the Great Lakes Region is

By |2015-12-10T13:42:35-05:00December 9th, 2015|Entrepreneurs, Featured, Guest Columns|

Walsh College Adding Cybersecurity Concentration, Sets Webinar

TROY - Walsh College will offer a new cybersecurity concentration in its Master of Science in Information Technology program in January 2016 to meet the increased demand for advanced education in this growing IT specialization. Separately, a free webinar titled “Next Generation Cyber Warriors – Cyber 4.0” is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.,

By |2015-12-09T18:58:40-05:00December 9th, 2015|Cyber Defense, ESD, Featured|

‘Mock Them For The Idiots They Are’ – Anonymous Plans ‘Trolling Day’ Against ISIS

PARIS - In its latest move against ISIS, hacktivist group Anonymous is asking its supporters to take part in a “trolling day” against the group. The call to action is part of the collective's 'Operation ISIS' campaign, which was launched after the Paris attacks. Anonymous is calling on internet users to mock Islamic State (IS,

By |2015-12-07T22:28:29-05:00December 7th, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Data Centers Push For Fairness Amendment On Tax Changes

LANSING - As the Michigan House may take up sales, use and personal property tax exemptions for data centers - inspired by Switch, a Nevada-based data center looking to move to the state if the tax changes are made - existing data centers in the state are advocating for changes that would "level the playing

By |2015-12-07T21:47:57-05:00December 7th, 2015|Featured, News|

Hello Barbie Doll Toy Vulnerable To Hackers

SAN FRANCISCO - Hello, Barbie. Can we talk? Security researchers are worried about your safety. New data released Friday by security firm Bluebox reveals even more vulnerabilities in Hello Barbie, the $75 Internet-connected doll from Mattel. Researchers found the application and the cloud server that connect the doll to the Internet would allow attackers to

By |2015-12-05T09:34:32-05:00December 5th, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Renewable Energy Generates $2.6 Billion In Economic Activity Each Year In Michigan

LANSING - Michigan generates some $2.6 billion in annual economic activity due in part to the establishment of a renewable portfolio standard created in 2008, a report by the Environmental Law and Policy Center has concluded. The report asserts that hundreds of companies are in the wind and/or solar business supply chain, and at least

By |2015-12-05T09:11:55-05:00December 5th, 2015|Clean Update, Featured|

Michigan House Speaker: Bills To Provide Hundreds Of Millions In Tax Credits To Woo $5 Billion Data Center Could See Some Changes

LANSING - While changes to legislation providing tax exemptions for date centers - like Nevada-based Switch, that would like to come to the state if the tax changes are passed - weren't expected by the committee chair, Michigan House Speaker Kevin Cotter said after a lengthy caucus on the subject, the bills could see some

By |2015-12-05T09:12:25-05:00December 5th, 2015|Featured, Politics|

MI-SBDC Offers Small Business Cyber Threat Risk Assessment Tool

GRAND RAPIDS  – The Small Business Development Center of Michigan Friday  announced its intention to go all-in with its efforts to assist Michigan small businesses in evaluating risk of cyber threats by offering a free risk assessment tool that aims to attract 1,000 small businesses across the state by the end of 2015, and 10,000

By |2015-12-04T16:18:30-05:00December 4th, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|

$5 Billion Switch Data Center Gets Tax Breaks In Michigan Senate Amid Conservative Cries Of Foul

LANSING - Although the agreement on just how much of a sales/use tax exemption colocation centers such as Switch, a company out of Nevada looking to expand in Michigan, should receive varied from Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon, the Senate ultimately decided to allow such entities to receive the full extent of an exemption on

By |2015-12-04T08:22:11-05:00December 4th, 2015|Featured, Politics|

DTE E-Challenge III: Submissions Wanted In Advanced Energy Controls

SOUTHFIELD - DTE Energy is now seeking entries for its third E-Challenge for Energy Efficiency where one or more successful applicants can win up to $100,000. This year’s competition is in partnership with The Engineering Society of Detroit. The purpose of the E-Challenge, launched in 2012, is to showcase innovative energy efficiency technology in advanced

By |2015-12-04T08:23:00-05:00December 3rd, 2015|Clean Update, Entrepreneurs, Featured|