SAGINAW - The Michigan Economic Developers Association recently presented Steve Jonas, Executive Vice President of Saginaw Future, with its Medalist of the Year Award. As MEDA's highest award, the Medalist Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the profession of economic development, dedication to the growth of his or her
ANN ARBOR - Hong Deng has joined Fulcrum Edge as part of the company's ongoing focus to help businesses in emerging markets and growth industries. Her specialty is business modeling, strategic planning, and project management; strengths particularly well-suited for companies contemplating growth, mergers or acquisitions. She has a strong background in Chinese business and both
ANN ARBOR - Logic Solution has hired three senior technical leads, a project manager, and a marketing intern in its U.S. offices. The October hires are on the heels of the addition of technical lead Daniel Schultz in July. The tech leads and intern are based in the Ann Arbor headquarters, and the project manager
ANN ARBOR ? Internationally known auto expert David Cole, who launched the Center for Automotive Research in 2003, is stepping down from his post as chairman to become chairman emeritus and to launch an auto educational group ? and probably do a lot more fly fishing at his cottage in Northern Michigan. "I have been
TRAVERSE CITY - Appia Communications, which provides managed communications and network services, said it has been included in Everything Channel's CRN Fast Growth 100 list for the second year in a row. The CRN list recognizes the top solutions-oriented technology companies that grew their net sales from 2007 to 2009. "We are honored that Everything
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University is receiving a $5.2 million federal stimulus grant to give residents in key urban centers the tools and training they need to use broadband connections. The grant targets Benton Harbor, Detroit, Flint, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Muskegon Heights, Pontiac and Saginaw. The grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce National
LANSING - Gongwer News Service subscribers looking to help their members, clients and associates get better informed about Michigan government and politics are now able to customize and expand distribution of the company's daily media clipping services. This new add-on service lets subscribers display their own logo or banner in the email, which can also
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan was recognized with two significant awards at the Michigan Society of Association Executives 9th Annual Diamond Awards Banquet, held on Sept. 22 at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Rob Fowler, SBAM's president and CEO, was presented with the Chairman's Gavel Award, a special honor chosen by the
LAS VEGAS - GuidePoint Systems Tuesday announced a new service for the buy-here pay-here market that will transform a GPS payment assurance device into a potential profit center for auto dealerships. The Madison Heights, Mich.-based telematics company said it has launched Recover It, a new GPS-based solution that provides payment assurance technology, but also allows
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network has selected ADVA Optical Networking as Vendor of Choice for Merit's Broadband Stimulus Project, REACH-3MC. ADVA Optical Networking was selected from a number of qualified vendors that responded to a Request for Proposal Merit issued in late March. While there were several strong proposals, the Merit team's thorough review of