TROY - Automation Alley will discuss its 2007 accomplishments, initiatives for 2008, and elect the 2008 Board of Directors, including a new board president at its annual meeting Jan. 31 at the Troy Marriott. Remarks will be made by: * Jerry Rush, outgoing president, Automation Alley * Ken Rogers, executive director, Automation Alley * Thomas
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. - For green-tech start-ups, 2008 could be the year of either break-neck speed or just hitting the brakes. A tidal wave of venture capital has poured into clean tech over the past four years, reflecting the confidence investors and entrepreneurs have that high energy prices and climate change make the sector ripe
KALAMAZOO ? BlueGranite has signed an agreement with Microsoft to serve as a Business Intelligence Virtual Technical Specialist, which means employees of the IT consulting company can serve as virtual Microsoft employees with some clients. Matthew Mace, president and CEO of BlueGranite, which has sold and supported Microsoft products since the company was founded in
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Innovation Equipment Depot will open January 31 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. to distribute consumables to companies that qualify. Biotechnology companies also will have the chance to review the $6 million in laboratory equipment donated by Pfizer. To qualify you must have a Certificate of Eligibility from a Michigan SmartZone
TROY ? The application deadline for ConnecTech's new Mentoring program, created through a unique partnership with the Midwest Technology Leaders to match members with local CIOs, has been extended to Feb. 15. Danielle DeLonge, ConnecTech Manager, said the deadline was rolled back two weeks because ConnecTech has decided to work with other state technology and
LANSING - Brendon Ringlever of BL Government Affairs' Lansing office analyzes Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm's State of the State Address Tuesday night. Granholm usurped some common Republican themes by pushing for jobs for every worker, no new taxes or fees, and one-stop shopping for businesses looking to relocate or expand in Michigan. To find out
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Strategic Alliance has appointed Ken Freestone as interim Green Infrastructure Project Manager, replacing Katie Kahl, who stepped down to complete a Ph.D. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management at Michigan State University. Freestone has worked with the WMSA in the past, contributing to the "Common Framework" publication and serving on
DETROIT - DTE Energy has signed an agreement with Cadillac-based Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative to provide wind energy supply for the company's GreenCurrents renewable energy program. Introduced last April, GreenCurrents provides DTE Energy's 2.2 million electric customers the option of choosing environmentally-friendly renewable energy for their homes and businesses. "We are extremely pleased to be
ANN ARBOR ? Gary E. Baker, the co-host of the Internet Advisor radio program on WJR 760AM, has been named Vice President IT Delivery Services for Borders Group, a newly created position. In his new position, Baker is responsible for the development and execution of IT strategic processes related to the delivery of technology as
TROY - Michelle Zellen, communications director at Automation Alley, talks about the technology networking group's Business To Business Development Program. Seasoned business professionals will teach entrepreneurs, small businesses and even mature businesses how to operate better. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>