TROY -To celebrate its 5th birthday, ardentCause L3C, one of the first Michigan-based L3C?s, has launched a new website, publicizing innovative online data solutions and services to achieve better outcomes in the philanthropic, nonprofit and education communities. Founded in 2009, ardentCause, the brainchild of Michigan technology veterans, is dedicated to the nonprofit sector and delivers
LANSING - Owners of Michigan's small and medium-size businesses have voiced their confidence in Michigan's economic future in the latest Future Business Index, but concerns remain regarding the challenges of retaining skilled employees and the unknown impact of the Affordable Care Act on the individual bottom lines of businesses. Published in partnership with Accident Fund
DETROIT - DTE Energy Monday reported second quarter 2014 earnings 22 percent higher than the same quarter a year ago. The energy conglomerate reported earnings of $124 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared with $105 million, or $0.60 per diluted share in 2013. Operating earnings for the second quarter 2014 were $128 million, or
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University?s Board of Control bestowed the Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction on two distinguished alumni and longtime supporters of Michigan Tech: David House and Richard Henes. The Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction is awarded to individuals associated with the University who have exhibited especially distinguished professional and personal accomplishments. It is
TROY ? Altair has acquired EM Software & Systems - S.A., makers of FEKO electromagnetic field analysis software. FEKO is now part of Altair's computer-aided engineering suite HyperWorks. Altair gains a local presence in South Africa where personnel in Stellenbosch will be responsible for all Altair sales and support activities in the region. "Altair's flexible
LANSING - Pure Michigan announced the launch of the Pure Michigan 400 Honorary Starter contest, which runs through August 6 on Pure Michigan?s Facebook page. Fans are invited to share why they want to wave the green flag to signal the start of the race at MIS on August 17. Entries may be submitted directly
NOVI - There is no doubt that dependable electricity is indispensable to modern life and is the backbone of our economy. From cell phones to social networks, from manufacturing plants to data centers, we all depend on the power that makes today?s increasingly connected lifestyles possible. ITC delivers that power. We are unique in that
LANSING - The state Board of State Canvassers voted 3-1 Thursday against certifying a petition to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and bring tipped workers up to that wage in an unexpected bipartisan vote. People Protecting Michigan Jobs, which opposes the petition, made its case to the board that the petition should
LANSING - As a MichBio member, did you know that your company can save up to 33 percent on your shipping needs via MichBio?s FedEx Advantage Program? This includes great discounts on FedEx?s CryoPort Deep Frozen Solutions, with temperature control down to -150C. In addition, we?ll soon be rolling out additional Michigan-region savings for specialty
DETROIT ? More than 700 professionals networked with automotive suppliers and auto OEMs, engaged in meetings, and heard from Michigan leaders on July 22 at the Detroit Three Matchmaking Summit hosted by Pure Michigan Business Connect at Cobo Hall. Governor Rick Snyder was the lunch keynote and spoke on continuing to strengthen the Michigan automotive