LANSING - As the Michigan Senate Energy and Technology Committee wrapped public testimony on part of its energy policy package, renewable power companies and environmental groups urged that the panel retain the state's current net metering program. Under the bill (SB 438), those producing their own power but still connected to the utility would essentially
LANSING - The Michigan Department of State has canceled its contract with Hewlett Packard for its Business Application Modernization project, the company confirmed Wednesday. The project yielded a number of improvements, including moving some services to the Internet. But it also has been running since early in the administration of former Secretary of State Terri
MIDLAND - The traditional capital market for startups is broken, but a growing network of angel investors are stepping in to fill the voidof early-stage companies getting funding. Ken Kousky, CEO at MMIC and President of BlueWater Angels, will lead this in-depth workshop on the fundamentals of angel investing and the steps you must take
ANN ARBOR � The MichBio Job Bank has added three new positions all in Ann Arbor. Clinical Research Coordinator IClinSite, LLC - Ann Arbor, MI IClinSite is currently seeking a versatile, energetic and outgoing individual to serve as a clinical research coordinator at our site. The position entails implementing simple to moderately complex clinical trials
DETROIT - It's not every day presidents of billion dollar companies share secretes to success, or hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors gather to discuss the future of innovation in Detroit. In theFall we see entrepreneurship and innovation take the stage of a few great conferences and networking events. Make sure to markyour calendars and make
ANN ARBOR - Americans spend 10 percent less time making trips for daily activities than they did a decade ago, says a University of Michigan researcher. In another in a series of reports that examines recent motorization trends in the U.S., Michael Sivak of the U-M Transportation Research Institute says that the average time spent
DETROIT - NextEnergy is co-hosting a Battery Seminar in October with PlugVolt, which includes sessions with subject matter experts from more than 30 companies including major utilities, global automotive OEMs, Tier 1 system developers, battery manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and more. Sessions will discuss recent materials science and R&D advancements, hottest trends and cutting-edge developments in
ANN ARBOR - Join UX Michigan for a series of short talks on user experience topics in Ann Arbor September 15. Now in its third year, Ignite UX Michigan gives local speakers a chance to share their knowledge. The event is free, registration is not required, and it is a great opportunity to learn and
SOUTHFIELD - Crystal Scott's transformation from Chrysler assembly line worker to cookie entrepreneur is one of determination, focus and confidence in her ability to realize a dream that began when she was seven. After taking a buyout from the automaker during the depth of the recession, Scott finished her bachelor degree studies, applied and was