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Red Level Group CEO King Explains Acquisition Of C/D/H
ROYAL OAK - Red Level Group co-founder and CEO David King explains why his Microsoft Managed Service Provider purchased Grand Rapids-based C/D/H and what the combined companies will offer businesses. He also invites everyone to
Bracket Buster, GAMIC Finalists, Red Level And C/D/H, LTU’s Robofest
ROYAL OAK – Patrick Anderson, CEO of Supported Intelligence, will announce his Bracket Challenge is open for anyone who wants to crush their NCAA Basketball office bracket. David Stout will list the finalists for the
Plex Systems Murray Details 4th Annual Manufacturing Report – IIoT Taking Off
ROYAL OAK - Richard Murray, chief product officer for Plex Systems, provides a deep dive into the 4th annual Manufacturing Report published in February by Plex, an Industrial Internet of Things company based in Southeast
Breaking News
US Sanctions Against Chinese Solar Panel Makers May Harm US Solar Industry
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Commerce has determined that four out of eight
Brian Hanna Loses Interim Title Named Executive Director Of Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that Brian Hanna will move from interim executive
Cannabis Headlines With Rick Thompson
ANN ARBOR - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson provides cannabis headlines on Four20 Post
WMSBF December Forum: Sustainable Packaging
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the Institute of Packaging Professionals West
Future Automotive Career Expo Featured At AutoMobili-D Show
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show is a global showcase for the world’s
U-M, WCC To Share Programming Course
ANN ARBOR - Faculty at the University of Michigan School of Information and Washtenaw Community
GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economy Will Remain Strong In 2018
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy looks strong for the new year, according to a
MITechNews.Com Headlines On WJR’s Internet Advisor
MiTechNews Headlines for Dec. 2 DETROIT - MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan joins Internet Advisor on
Detroit Zoo Goes 100 Percent Renewable Electric With Help Of ITC Holdings
ROYAL OAK - The Detroit Zoo is going 100 percent renewable electricity from wind farms
Board Reviews Threat To Aging Oil Pipeline Under Straits Of Mackinac
LANSING - The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board put most of the final touches Monday
DTE Electric Rate Increase To Add $8.22 Monthly To Residential Bill
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission and DTE Electric Company reached an agreement to
Ford Starts Production Of Natural Gas F-150
KANSAS CITY - The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on compressed
Featured News
Giant Deep Ocean Turbine Trial Offers Hope of Endless Green Power
TOKYO, Japan - Power-hungry, fossil-fuel dependent Japan has successfully tested a system that could provide a constant, steady form of renewable
Candela P-8 Voyager Electric Flying Boat With Zero Footprint Debuts
VENICE, Fla - The next generation of electric passenger boats flies above the water at high speeds. Unveiled today in Venice,
Waiting At A Red Light Will Become History Thanks To Artificial Intelligence
DETROIT - Waiting at a red light is hardly anyone’s dream, but this is inevitable in big cities. With the advent
Michigan
Considering Solar Energy?
LANSING - Considering solar energy? Solar is now so cheap in the United States it
NSBA Report: Small-Business Outlook On Economy Highest In Seven Years
WASHINGTON DC. – The National Small Business Association Monday released its 2017 Mid-Year Economic Report where the
LTU Symposium Presents Examples Of People Using Technology To Do Good
SOUTHFIELD — At a time when technology is all too often used to divide and
Pitch Club For Startups And Entrepreneurs
LANSING - Kyyba Xcelerator, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit will launch Pitch Club, a mentoring
Considering Solar Energy?
LANSING - Considering solar energy? Solar is now so cheap in the United States it
NSBA Report: Small-Business Outlook On Economy Highest In Seven Years
WASHINGTON DC. – The National Small Business Association Monday released its 2017 Mid-Year Economic Report where the
LTU Symposium Presents Examples Of People Using Technology To Do Good
SOUTHFIELD — At a time when technology is all too often used to divide and
Pitch Club For Startups And Entrepreneurs
LANSING - Kyyba Xcelerator, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit will launch Pitch Club, a mentoring
AI-powered ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ Helps West Michigan Jobseekers Find Careers
GRAND RAPIDS - MiCareerCompass, helps students and jobseekers explore career paths, find training and education,
Cooper Creative Provides Marketing Services For Business
GRAND HAVEN - In a candid and insightful conversation, we sit down with Jamie Cooper,
Is Medical Research Getting Smarter? Top Ways Science Is Advancing Faster Than Ever
Medical research isn’t just about groundbreaking discoveries—it’s about getting those discoveries to patients faster, improving
Hundreds Of Michigan Clean Energy Projects Never Get Funded
LANSING - Nationwide and in Michigan, clean power development has exploded, driven by renewables becoming
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Grand Valley State University To Expand Engineering Programs
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved the purchase of the Ferris Coffee and Nut facility in downtown Grand Rapids, with plans to expand its engineering programs. The purchase
MCWT Foundation Awards 11 Scholarships To Women Pursuing Tech Degrees
BIRMINGHAM - Eleven technology-oriented women received scholarships at a Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation event on June 20. The women are pursuing degrees that will prepare them for future careers in areas such
Michigan Science Center Offering 10 Week-Long Summer Camps For Kids
ROYAL OAK - Michigan Science Center CEO Tonya Matthews joins us again on M2 TechCast to talk about the activities available during summer break, including 10 week-long summer camps for children pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade.
LTU Wins Grant To Boost STEM Education From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University is one of 24 schools nationwide to be selected for a new program to boost minority participation in STEM study and careers. The $1 million grant was awarded to Lawrence
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Gives Major Boost To Battery R&D
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced it would establish a new global battery “center of excellence,” to
Toyota’s Acquisition Of Lyft’s Self-Driving Unit Bolsters Automation Ambitions
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp will acquire Lyft Inc's self-driving technology unit for $550 million,
Ford, Bedrock And Bosch Exploring Automated Vehicle Parking Technology In Detroit
DETROIT - Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected
Auto Industry Customer Satisfaction Skids To All-Time Low
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. auto industry, like the economy at large, couldn’t escape the crosshairs of
Digital and Mobile
Applications Now Open For Women In Defense Horizons – Michigan Scholarships
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Chapter of Women in Defense, an organization for women in the
Red Level Security Expert Explains How Businesses Can Keep Networks Safe
ROYAL OAK - Mark Dreyer, a Senior Consultant at Red Level, just returned from a
Report: Phishing, Hacking, Malware Top Cyber Security Incidents In 2016
NEW YORK – Phishing, hacking and malware incidents accounted for the plurality of cyber security
Cyber Security Breakfast Seminar Set For May 3 At James B. Henry Center
LANSING - ASK, an IT and security consulting company, and Foster Swift Collins & Smith,
Michigan Cyber Summit 2013 – Israel’s Cyber Challenges, And Successes
NOVI - Rami Efrati, Head of Civilian Sector in the Prime Minister?s office of Israel,
Michigan Cyber Summit 2013 – Gov. Snyder Shares Cybersecurity Best Practices
NOVI - Governor Rick Snyder, host of the 2013 Michigan Cyber Summit, shares examples of
Yahoo Mail Now Provides Automatic Encryption
SAN FRANCISCO - As promised, Yahoo is now automatically encrypting Yahoo Mail users' connections to
Snapchat Users Beware – Hackers Compromise 4.6 Million Accounts
SAN FRANCISCO - Heads up, Snapchat users: someone has allegedly comprised 4.6 million accounts, potentially
Business and Finance
11 New Startups Join TechStars Mobility Detroit
DETROIT - The third class of Detroit’s Techstars Mobility was announced last week, welcoming a
Feedback-Seeking CEOs Boost Business Performance
ANN ARBOR - For chief executive officers who want to boost their company's bottom line,
Pitch n’ Pontiac, Momentum Biz Plan Competition Offer Cash Prizes For Startups
DETROIT - Calling all startups and small businesses, Michipreneur has found more pitch opportunities that
Co-Working Space Bamboo Detroit Adds Another Floor In Downtown Detroit
DETROIT - Blogger turned entrepreneur Amanda Lewan announced this week that she has signed a
10th Annual LTU RoboParade Celebrates Halloween Oct. 24
SOUTHFIELD - Students from elementary through high school will demonstrate their ability to design, program
Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator Gets $75,000 In Cash Contributions
ZEELAND - Less than one year after opening its doors, the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business
Deadline Nov. 2 To Make Your Company A Company To Watch
LANSING - You're on the road to success and we want you to be recognized
Macomb CC Gets $700,000 Gift To Support Business, Entrepreneurial Education
DETROIT - The Macomb Community College Foundation has been notified of a $700,000 gift that
