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Pingree Detroit CEO Jarett Schlaff On His Custom Leather Goods Shop
ROYAL OAK - Jarett Schlaff, CEO of Pingree Detroit, will talk about his custom leather goods business that works with veterans. Schlaff is getting coaching for his business from Lawrence Technological University's Centropolis Accelerator. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e171-pingree-detroit
PlanetM’s Amanda Roraff Talks Hardware Summit
ROYAL OAK - Amanda Roraff, Operations Manager for PlanetM, discusses the Hardware Tech Summit that will be held June 19 during Detroit Startup by Lawrence Technological University's Centropolis Accelerator. The Summit well be held at
Centrepolis Accelerator’s Pingree Detroit, Hardware Tech Summit, Tech248, ButtonsToButton Kickstarter Campaign
ROYAL OAK – Jerrett Schlaff, CEO of Pingree Detroit, will talk about his custom leather goods business that works with veterans. Amanda Roraff, Operations Manager for PlanetM, discusses the Hardware Tech Summit that will be held
Breaking News
Comerica Hatch Detroit Applications Due Noon Feb. 21
DETROIT - Apply by noon Feb. 21 for a chance to win $100,000 and a
US Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could Upend Big Tech Legal Protections
WASHINGTON DC - For years, Washington has been stumped about how to regulate the internet—or
Stefanini Debuts Transformation Office To Accelerate Digital Innovation
SOUTHFIELD —Stefanini Group has launched a Transformation Office to drive innovation and digital transformation on
10 Upcoming Electric Vehicles That Will Take The Market By Storm
DETROIT - Automakers the world over are launching Electric Vehicles, or EVs for short, at
West Michigan Business Executive Named SBDC State Director
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan business executive and Amway alumni J.D. Collins has been named state
Techtonic Names Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm To Board
BOULDER, Co. – Techtonic announced this week that it has appointed Jennifer Granholm, two-time Governor
GVSU Report: November Strongest Month For West Michigan Economy In Year
GRAND RAPIDS - For the West Michigan industrial economy, September was strong, October was stronger
Tisko Named CEO Of BullsEye Telecom
SOUTHFIELD – Tom Tisko, chief operating officer at BullsEye Telecom, has been promoted to chief
Michigan PSC Approves Gas Rate Cut Of $1.69 A Month Per Customer
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission on Thursday approved a settlement authorizing Consumers Energy
Bill Would Require Michigan DEQ To Notify Local Users Of Water System Contamination In 2 Days
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality would be required to notify local users
Boxed Water Celebrates Earth Day April 22 With Partnership To Plant 200,000 Trees
HOLLAND - Boxed Water wants to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by launching a
4 Michigan Companies Win $50,000 Each In Auto & Mobility Innovation Challenge
DETROIT - Four Michigan companies will each receive $50,000 worth of business commercialization acceleration services
Featured News
C3 Summit Aug. 25 Focuses On Cleantech Innovation, Funding Opportunities
SOUTHFIELD– At a time when lawmakers in Washington D.C. just passed a $370 billion clean energy and climate bill, the largest
Capital One $190 Million Data Breach Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment?
SAN FRANCISCO - Capital One's infamous 2019 data breach exposed the personal information of more than 100 million people and resulted in a
Where Will Wind Power Generate Carbon-Free Energy?
SAN FRANCISCO - With passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which contains $370 billion for climate and energy programs, policy experts are
Michigan
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Coverage At RenCen
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. announced the company has boosted its mobile internet coverage at Detroit’s
Duo In Partnership To Curb e-Prescribing Fraud
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor cybersecurity provider Duo Security announced a partnership with DrFirst,
Emerging Tech Trends Business Leaders Should Be Monitoring
LANSING - Technology is changing at a rapid pace. From artificial intelligence to augmented reality,
ESD To Host Engineering & Tech Career Fair March 6
SOUTHFIELD – The Engineering Society of Detroit will host its spring Engineering and Tech Career
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Coverage At RenCen
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. announced the company has boosted its mobile internet coverage at Detroit’s
Duo In Partnership To Curb e-Prescribing Fraud
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor cybersecurity provider Duo Security announced a partnership with DrFirst,
Emerging Tech Trends Business Leaders Should Be Monitoring
LANSING - Technology is changing at a rapid pace. From artificial intelligence to augmented reality,
ESD To Host Engineering & Tech Career Fair March 6
SOUTHFIELD – The Engineering Society of Detroit will host its spring Engineering and Tech Career
AI-Driven Lead Generation: How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow in 2025
Why visibility, credibility, and automation matter more than ever—and how AI and GEO strategies are
PC Bottleneck Calculator Explained: A Must-Have Tool for Gamers and Creators
Welcome, Player One. Whether you're on a killstreak in Call of Duty or rendering high-res
The Digital Growth Mindset: Strategies For Today’s Business Leaders
In a rapidly changing world, digital transformation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But
Achieving Greater Efficiency in Your Construction Business: 12 Tools That Can Help You Succeed
Running a construction company isn’t for everyone: managing any business is tough, but these sorts
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Michigan Science Center Finalist For US2020 STEM Coalition Challenge
DETROIT – The Michigan Science Center was named a finalist in the US2020 STEM Coalition Challenge, a competition for communities across the country to develop cross-sector partnerships bringing quality hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and
Red Level Interview: What A Managed Serviçe Provider Can Do For Your Business?
ROYAL OAK - Think of the last business partner you selected for your company. Was it your accountant, attorney or financial advisor? Evaluating your IT consulting firm and even more specifically, your managed service provider is one
Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and healthcare providers to become more diligent in protecting medical imaging equipment from cyber threats. In their new paper, “Know Your
State Gives $2.5 Million Grant To FIRST Robotics Michigan Program
LANSING - A $2.5 million grant from the state of Michigan will help even more students benefit from participating in FIRST Robotics. The grants, awarded by the Michigan Department of Education, are part of Gov.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Consumers Globally Spent $10 Billion On Mobile Games In First Six Months Of 2021
LONDON, United Kingdom - The recent growth in gaming appears not to be slowing down
May Mobility Introduces On-Demand Autonomous Cars To Grand Rapids
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor autonomous vehicle technology and shuttle service provider May Mobility announced the launch
Ann Arbor Becomes Living Lab For Developing City Mobility
DEARBORN - A bustling city’s transportation system can often seem chaotic, especially with more than
Meritor To Build Drivetrains For Electric Trash Trucks
TROY—Officials at the auto supplier Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced a five-year agreement to supply
Digital and Mobile
Russian Hacker Campaign Aimed At Potentially Taking Down U.S. Power Grid
SAN JOSE, Ca. - The horror story scenario of taking down electrical power grids has
Mobile Monday Detroit Explores Use Of Connected Tech In Healthcare
DETROIT, MI – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the use of connected technologies in healthcare
Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority
Time Running Out For Free Registration To STEM Career Showcase At TIM Detroit
DETROIT – Time is running out to take advantage of FREE registration to attend the
Goggle Ups Cyber Security On Apps With Text Message Verification
SAN FRANCISCO - In an effort to block unauthorized use of its Google Apps services,
Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Series Set For June 25 In Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Series 2014 will serve as a follow up
Michigan InfraGard Great Lakes Regional Conference In Grand Rapids May 15
GRAND RAPIDS - Learn all about the risks to critical infrastructures and key resources and
Apple Publishes New Guidelines Regarding How Law Enforcement Can Request Data
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has published a new set of guidelines regarding how law enforcement
Business and Finance
Michigan Venture Capital Association Launches Venture Fellows Program
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Venture Capital Association announced Monday the launch of its 2018 Venture
InGAGE Interview: Spectalite Uses Bamboo Fiber Composites For Autos, Toys, Consumer Goods
ROYAL OAK - Inforum’s Tember Shea interviewed inGAGE Master Class participant Kylee Guenther, CEO of Spectalite,
LTU Gets $100,000 State Grant For Business Incubation
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a one-year, $100,000 extension to fund the
Detroit Ranks 9th For Major US Markets Attracting Startups
DETROIT - Detroit ranks 9th in a list of 26 major US markets for startups
DTX Launch Detroit Accepting Applications For Student Tech Accelerator
DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit, a 10-week technology startup accelerator for college students and recent
I-Corps Energy And Transportation Training Program Accepting Applications
DETROIT - Researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the I-Corps Energy and Transportation
Comcast Business Opens $440,000 Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs Competition
DETROIT – How could your business use technology to help enhance your business? If you
Grand Angels Invests $3.5 Million In 12 Companies During 2015
HOLLAND - Grand Angels, one of nearly a dozen angel investing groups in Michigan, announced
