LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder has opened a wider lead on his Democratic opponent Mark Schauer with two weeks remaining in the election, a new poll shows. Results released Tuesday by the Lansing firm of EPIC/MRA showed Snyder leading Schauer by 8 percentage points, 47 to 39 percent. Democrats were quick to point out that
PLYMOUTH - Relax and Network with Michigan Israel Business Bridge members and guests at a unique after work program highlighting MIBB founder Chuck Newman?s newest venture, Memory Preservation Lab and ClipFort. The networking event is being held on October 29 from 5:30 ? 7:30 PM at the Michigan Life Science and Innovation Center in Plymouth,
LANSING - The Board of Directors at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is concerned about the Legislature's inability to provide more than $1 billion in infrastructure funding, so it is considering an initiative petition in January if lawmakers can't find a permanent solution by the end of the year. "While we're hopeful this issue might
SOUTHFIELD - 123Net Inc., one of Michigan's largest telecommunications and Internet service providers, has acquired Michigan Network Services. Terms were not announced. "We are excited about incorporating Michigan Network Services into our network. We're going to take good care of all MNS customers and ensure they get the attention and support they need through the
NOVI - ITC Holdings Corp. announced Monday that Krista Tanner will join the company on Nov. 10 as vice president, ITC Holdings Corp., and president of ITC Midwest. In this role, Tanner will serve as the business unit head and provide leadership and strategic direction for ITC Midwest. She will be based at ITC Midwest's
BENTON HARBOR - Whirlpool Corporation said Monday that the European Commission approved the acquisition of a majority stake in Indesit Company S.p.A. by Whirlpool Italia Holdings S.r.l., the company's wholly owned subsidiary. European Commission approval is an important milestone in meeting the closing conditions under the share purchase agreement entered into with Fineldo S.p.A. on
DETROIT - In May, Verizon Wireless announced the introduction of XLTE in Michigan. Now it's expanding the service into additional markets including Adrian and Menominee. Verizon Wireless now has XLTE in more than 400 markets. XLTE also is operational in thirteen other Michigan markets; Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw- Bay City, Muskegon, Marquette, Iron
SAN FRANCISCO - Older Web technology continues to be dogged by revelations that show how insecure it is. A trio of Google security engineers proved that the encryption standard Secure Socket Layer can be circumvented thanks to a new vulnerability they dubbed "POODLE." POODLE is a new security hole in Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 3.0
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan says that gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer?s proposal to broaden the base of Michigan's Corporate Income Tax takes Michigan in the wrong direction and would hurt the economic recovery of the state?s entrepreneurs. ?I am aghast that candidate Schauer suggests rolling back business tax reform and returning the
DETROIT ? The Detroit Red Wings have extended their partnership with Van Andel Institute?s Purple Community in an effort to raise money for cancer research when the Red Wings host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Joe Louis Arena for Hockey Fights Cancer Night Oct. 23. This is the second year that the Red Wings and Van