DETROIT - Despite The BRexit vote in Great Briton to leave the European Union, the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index dipped slightly once again in June 2016, the second straight month of decline. The good news is the three-month average remained steady at a robust 60.5. A PMI above 50 is considered an indication of
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum meeting July 11 will feature Kenyatta Brame, Executive Vice President of Cascade Engineering, who will discuss worker opportunity and equity to an organization’s sustainability strategy, its long-term profitability, and community prosperity. West Michigan Works! and GRCC Workforce Training will also present on available resources and financial incentives
DETROIT - Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson has accepted an offer to serve on the Advisory Committee to the Director for the National Institutes of Health. The director, Francis Collins, “oversees the work of the largest supporter of biomedical research in the world, spanning the spectrum from basic to clinical research,” according to
ROYAL OAK - Ken Rogers has led Automation Alley as it’s executive director since the technology networking group’s founding in 1999. But in August, Rogers plans to step down as executive director and turn the reins over to his replacement. A search committee is actively vetting candidates this month. Rogers talks about the founding of
NOVI - This it the perfect combination of enjoying a good meal, meeting cool people and learning things that will help you grow your business. Motor City Connect Live meetings were never designed as something you HAD to do. They are something you WANT to do. On Tuesday July 12, you'll enjoy the vibe from
ALPHARETTA, GA – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon - who appears monthly on M2 Techcast - has been hired by Blancco Technology Group as its Chief Strategy Officer. The created position was effective July 1, but not announced until July 7. Stiennon from Birmingham, Michigan, is responsible for leading the company’s overall corporate strategy, including long-term
ROYAL OAK - Bob Waltenspiel and Dave Phillips went on Comcast Newsmakers last week, to talk about IT in the D, Podcast Detroit, and the evolution of both. M2 Techcast - co-hosted by Mike Brennan and Matt Roush - broadcasts from the ITInTheD studios.
LANSING - Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program have helped diversify the state’s economy and created jobs during the last decade, according to a study commissioned by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. But, the report warns, the state’s economy “is at a crossroads,” and investments in innovation and
LANSING - On July 21, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a webinar geared to professionals tasked in developing business sustainability programs as well as Research & Development staff or Project Managers creating new products or processes. The webinar, from 1 to 2 pm, will be presented by Clinton S. Boyd, PhD, Principal-Green
FARMINGTON HILLS - Rick Beckers, CEO of Managed Service Provider CloudTech1, provides details on the next session of CloudTech1 University. On July 20, CloudTech1 University will focus on Bring Your Own Device - BYOD. Employees want to bring their own laptop or smartphone to connect to the corporate Internet. But by doing so, they threaten
