WASHINGTON DC - As predicted by high-tech companies months ago, U.S. immigration officials said Tuesday that they've received more than enough petitions for next year's batch of H-1B temporary worker visas and would be considering no more of them. A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokeswoman said the agency won't say until later this week
LANSING - Andy Such, Executive Director, Michigan Sustainable Energy Coaltion, discusses the Michigan renewable portfolio standard that would require that at least 10 percent of the state's energy came from renewable sources by 2015. This special edition of New Maker Interview is sponsored by BL Government Affairs. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
LANSING - Two bills dealing with designated technology parks known as SmartZones moved their way through the Michigan House on Tuesday, one through the Commerce Committee and another through the full chamber. The House concurred in Senate changes to HB 5609 , sending that bill on to the governor. The legislation allows three new SmartZones
REDMOND, Wa. ? Yahoo?s top two executives reiterated their belief that Microsoft's $42.25 billion takeover bid ?substantially undervalues? the company, but they said they remain open to a deal with the software giant if it ?is superior to our other alternatives.? The letter to Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer from Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang and
SAN JOSE, Ca. - Crimeware-as-a-Service is the latest business model for cybercriminals, according to Finjan Inc.'s Q1 2008 Web Security Trends Report. The report, which outlined the findings of Finjan's Malicious Code Research Center, said that criminals have started to use online cybercrime services instead of dealing with the technical challenges of running their own
AUBURN HILLS - Manufacturing software maker Plexus Systems has signed contracts with Wescast Industries, a supplier of cast exhaust manifolds for passenger cars and light trucks. Under the agreements, Plexus will provide a global implementation of Plexus Online. The contract kicks off with the Wescast Asian Business Unit, based in Wuhan, China. One facility in
LANSING - State and local officials hope Michigan could become the newest star of motion picture and television productions under a package of bills Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed on Monday that would give Michigan some of the most generous tax and incentive credits to attract film production in the state. With the signing of the
DETROIT - Wayne State University's School of Business Administration has selected Florine Mark, CEO of The Weight Watchers Group, as 2008 Michigan Executive of the Year. The school confers this award annually to recognize a distinguished business leader who contributes to the advancement of the State of Michigan and its citizenry. ?It is so flattering
ROCHESTER HILLS ? MichiganMall.Com has teamed up with MITechNews.Com to offer "Green" builders, developers and businesses a golden opportunity to advertise their products and services to a receptive audience. MichiganMall.Com has created a ?GreenTech? section where Green businesses can advertise at very low rates. The listing includes a logo, phone number and other contact information,
AUBURN HILLS - The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be the beneficiary of Plexus Systems' PowerPlex 2008 which will be held May 19-21 in Grand Rapids. Plexus is an on-demand software for manufacturers. The main fundraiser is Plexus' first annual charity golf tournament on May 19 at the Thousand Oaks Golf Club in Grand Rapids. Sponsorship