LANSING - Since the first checks were written a little more than seven months ago, the two funds the state set aside to invest in new businesses to spur economic growth, especially in the life sciences and new technologies sectors, have had exciting results, already attracting venture capitalists from across the country to invest in
ANN ARBOR - Despite a slumping housing market, rising oil prices, flat auto sales, a weak U.S. dollar and waning consumer confidence, America's economy will not slip into recession, say University of Michigan economists. "There is enough resilience in the economy to keep output expanding," said Saul Hymans, U-M professor emeritus of economics. "The Federal
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology on Tuesday announced that General Motor's Adriana Karaboutis has been appointed president of the organization. Karaboutis, GM's global purchasing and supply chain process information officer in the Information Systems & Services organization, replaces Cherri Musser. Karaboutis brings extensive technology expertise to the presidency of MCWT. At
BATTLE CREEK ? Battle Creek Unlimited, the economic development arm of south central Michigan, announced Tuesday it will manage and source the Michigan Homeland Security Consortium's Resource Fund, to pump money into promising homeland security start ups. The fund, conceived of by the Consortium's Chairman Keith Brophy, will support Michigan state-based businesses and entrepreneurs through
AUBURN HILLS ? Tesla Motors, a California electric vehicle manufacturer, has hired Dassault Systemes' CATIA PLM 3D design and product lifecycle management software to help develop its next generation electric vehicle, a 4-door performance sedan. In addition, Tesla has expanded the data management capabilities found in CATIA PLM Express and will deploy ENOVIA SmarTeam?s multi-site
' ANN ARBOR ? What's it take to recruit a top performer to your start up? The New Enterprise Forum will explore strategies for recruiting these high fliers at its Nov. 15 program at the Holiday Inn North Campus. Attendees will hear how companies can attract, reward, inspire, and keep on board the top performers
LAPEER COUNTY - The Lapeer, Michigan, county court system is home to the 40th circuit court, 71A district court, probate court, and juvenile court. The campus consists of the county annex building, county administration building, and the Lapeer County Historic Courthouse. The campus features seven courtrooms, holding cells, offices for judges and other county officials,
LANSING - Legislation to ban the incandescent light bulb - invented by Michigan's own Thomas Edison more than a century ago - has been introduced by Senator John Gleason. Senate bill 578 bans the use of incandescent light bulbs. Why would the legislature want to ban something like a light bulb that everyone uses? Find
ROYAL OAK - Securing your companies data for mobile users is paramount to operating a comprehensive information security program. The loss of sensitive data from laptops, removable media and smart phones is growing concern among business owners. As privacy laws and regulations come of age, auditors are asking the tougher questions and holding companies to
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network Inc. has completed Phase I of its fiber network expansion in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, connecting Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, and Lake Superior State University ? marking the first time networking services have been delivered in the U.P. through diverse paths at gigabit speeds. In partnership with Peninsula Fiber