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Autotrader’s Krebs Talks 2019 Auto Sales, What’s Hot And What’s Not
ROYAL OAK - Michelle Krebs a senior analyst with Autotrader joins M2 TechCast to talk about the outlook for 2019 North American auto and light truck sales - down somewhat from 2018. She also outlines
2019 Outlook For Auto Sales, Auto Tech, Cyber Threats Plus InnnoSTARS Pitch Competition
ROYAL OAK - On the first M2 Techcast of 2019, Michelle Krebs from Autotrader will discuss the outlook for auto sales this year. Dan Lohrmann will provide the top cyber threats facing business. Cindy Goodaker
123.Net Helps Bring Broadband Connections To 40 Percent Of Metro Detroit Without Internet
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, 123Net CEO Dan Irvin is joined by Diana Nucera, Director of Detroit Community Technology Project, to talk about how DCTP is bringing broadband connections to the
Breaking News
Carbon Capture Tech Turns Pollution Into Baking Soda And Store It In The Oceans
NEW YORK - Scientists have set out a way to suck planet-heating carbon pollution from the
January Eeuphoria Fades As Economic Indicators Swung Negative In February
GRAND RAPIDS -- The “back-to-work euphoria” of January has faded and economic indicators edged back
Food Trucks New For Monroe Street Fair April 1
ANN ARBOR - Charlie Strackbein, co-founder of the Monroe Street Fair, updates what’s in store
IRS And Treasury Issue Final Regulations On e-File For Businesses
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations
Harbour Report: Automotive Vendor Tooling Industry Sees Declining Sales
SOUTHFIELD - In yet another indicator that the automotive business is peaking, Harbour Results just
California Semiconductor Company To Build $70 Million R&D Center In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - A California semiconductor and nonoelectronics company, KLA-Tencor Corp., plans to build a
Davenport University Detroit Campus Seeks To Fill Yawning Tech, Healthcare, Urban Education Gap
DETROIT – Davenport University, the state’s second-largest non-profit university, plans to open a new campus
BLM Report: Business Executives Less Positive About Direction Of Economy
DETROIT - The latest economic outlook from Business Leaders for Michigan shows far less optimism for the
Featured News
Gas Turbine Engine Developed That Runs On Pure Hydrogen
STAVINGER, Norway - Gas turbines are found in aircraft, trains, ships, generators, pumps, compressors and all sorts of other places. They
Scientists Discovered New Molecule That Kills Even Deadliest Cancer
DETROIT - Recently, a tiny group of people with rectal cancer saw their disease vanish after experimental treatment. It was a very
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator To Host Micro Makers Pitch Event June 22
SOUTHFIELD—Ten fledgling companies will compete for $35,000 in prizes at the “Micro Makers Pitch Event” to be held on Wednesday, June
Michigan
Kelly LeBrock, Merit Networks, Jimmy McKnight All On ITInTHED
ROYAL OAK - We have a great time chatting with Kelly LeBrock during our first
ITInTheD’s Phillips, Waltenspiel Help Bring IT Career Academy To Flint
ROYAL OAK - ITInTheD’s David Phillips and his business partner Bob Waltenspiel have helped launch
SBAM Annual Meeting And Expo June 15
SBAM Annual Meeting & Small Business Expo Lansing Center (map) Please join us! SBAM Annual
Rocket Fiber To Provide Free Wi-Fi On QLine Streetcars
DETROIT — The Detroit-based gigabit internet and technology service provider Rocket Fiber will provide free
Kelly LeBrock, Merit Networks, Jimmy McKnight All On ITInTHED
ROYAL OAK - We have a great time chatting with Kelly LeBrock during our first
ITInTheD’s Phillips, Waltenspiel Help Bring IT Career Academy To Flint
ROYAL OAK - ITInTheD’s David Phillips and his business partner Bob Waltenspiel have helped launch
SBAM Annual Meeting And Expo June 15
SBAM Annual Meeting & Small Business Expo Lansing Center (map) Please join us! SBAM Annual
Rocket Fiber To Provide Free Wi-Fi On QLine Streetcars
DETROIT — The Detroit-based gigabit internet and technology service provider Rocket Fiber will provide free
$107 Million In Funding Commitments Made To Build Michigan’s Infrastructure Workforce
LANSING - Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II announced funding commitments of up to $107 million
UM Ross Business School Starts Google AI Virtual Teaching Assistant
ANN ARBOR–Google Public Sector and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University
Michigan Virtual, aiEDU Launch AI Literacy Program For Educators
LANSING–Michigan Virtual has announced a new partnership with a Chicago-based nonprofit, the AI Education Project,
New Round of Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grants Opens
LANSING - The State of Michigan announced the launch of the next round of the
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Auto Supplier Denso To Sponsor FIRST Robotics In 2017
SOUTHFIELD - Auto supplier Denso has again announced a 2017 commitment to FIRST Robotics, to which it has donated more than $800,000 since 2002. Detroit will host the FIRST Robotics Championship at Cobo Center and
FCA Donates $65,000 To 13 Ontario High Schools To Compete In FIRST Robotics
WINDSOR, Ontario - The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of North American automaker FCA US LLC, Thursday awarded more than $65,000 in grants to 13 Ontario robotics teams and programs to compete in STEM-building First
Detroit Public TV To Launch Detroit PBS Kids 24/7 Channel
WIXOM - On January 16, Detroit Public Television launches Detroit PBS Kids 24/7 channel, providing young viewers, their parents and caregivers with a new platform to positively engage their interest in learning. Children’s Hospital of
Michigan STEM Partnership Seeks More Stakeholders Statewide
LANSING - The Michigan STEM Partnership, a statewide non-profit organization, is extending an invitation to STEM stakeholders statewide, including those from: education, business, government, and non-profits, to participate in the organization’s designated Work Committees and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Tech Industry Looking To Replace Smartphone — Waiting To See What Apple Develops
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple didn’t invent the smartphone — companies like Palm and Blackberry had
Shyft Gets Work On New Isuzu Medium-Duty Trucks
NOVI - Shyft Group Inc. has been selected has been selected to produce additional options in
Bollinger Motors To Build Electric Chassis Cab Truck
FERNDALE—Bollinger Motors, the electric truck developer, Thursday announced plans to manufacture and sell an all-electric
FCC, Auto Industry Fight Over Vehicle-to-Everything Communication
DETROIT - The auto industry is promising to dramatically expand “vehicle-to-everything” communication technology, but only
Digital and Mobile
Red Level’s Coffey – Nearly Half Of Small Businesses Fall Victim To Cyberattack
ROYAL OAK - Justin Coffey, the Microsoft Solutions Manager for Red Level, talks about cyberattacks
M2 TechCast: Cybersecurity Expert Lohrmann Explains October Hack That Brought Down Internet
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann explains how the Dedicated Denial of Service attack
Mobile Monday Michigan Cybersecurity Jobs Event Nov. 14 To Be Streamed On Facebook Live
TROY – So many people wanted to attend Mobile Monday Michigan’s Nov. 14 event on
Sen. Gary Peters Headlines “Cybersecurity For Business – In 5 Steps” Workshop Nov. 21 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - U.S. Senator Gary Peters headlines a workshop Nov. 21 at Washtenaw Community
Wickr SMS Encryption App Now Available For Android
SAN FRANCISCO - Wickr, an SMS encryption program, launched Monday in beta on Android. The
GRRCon Hacker Conference Draws More Than 800 Security Pros To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS ? More than 800 security professionals attended the first day of GRRCon, Midwest
Day One Of GRRCon Leaves You Not Wanting To Trust Anyone At Event
GRAND RAPIDS - LED Lights marked the Speakers badges fueled by a tiny Arduino chip.
New Variant Of Tibet Malware For OS X Found
SAN FRANCISCO - A new variant of the Tibet malware for OS X has been
Business and Finance
Hatch Detroit & NEideas Open In May For Small Business Grants
DETROIT - Starting May 1st two big grant competitions for businesses in Detroit are opening
MVCA Associate Director Talks Venture Capital Activity In Michigan
ROYAL OAK - Emily Heintz, Associate Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, discusses the
Traverse City Group To Create Technology Incubator By Summer
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech continues to make inroads in establishing Traverse City as a northern
Speakers Announced For Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium has announced speakers for the event, to
