Announcements/New Products

Saginaw Future’s Jonas Wins Medal From Economic Developers Association

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

By |2010-10-12T00:00:00-04:00October 12th, 2010|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

China, German Business Expert Joins Fulcrum Edge

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

By |2010-10-11T00:00:00-04:00October 11th, 2010|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Appia Communications Named To CRN Fast Growth 100 List For Second Year

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

By |2010-09-30T00:00:00-04:00September 30th, 2010|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

MSU Gets $5.2 Million Federal Grant To Provide Broadband Tools, Training

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

By |2010-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29th, 2010|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Gongwer Offers Daily Media Clipping Service

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

By |2010-09-24T00:00:00-04:00September 24th, 2010|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

SBAM Web Site Wins Association Award

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

By |2010-09-24T00:00:00-04:00September 24th, 2010|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Guidepoint Transforms GPS-Based Payment Assurance With Recover IT

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

By |2010-09-21T00:00:00-04:00September 21st, 2010|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Merit Network Selects ADVA For REACH-3MC Optical Hardware RFP

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

By |2010-09-21T00:00:00-04:00September 21st, 2010|Announcements/New Products, Archive|