DETROIT ? A new survey from Compuware Corp. shows you how long you?ve got to grab the attention of mobile shoppers. The answer: Three seconds. Or else. Harris Interactive conducted the survey for Compuware to determine the extent and nature of mobile shopping for the 2013 holiday season. The survey showed 49 percent of smartphone
TROY ? Billhighway has been named a National 101 Best & Brightest Company to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources - the second straight year Billhighway has achieved this honor. ?Our most valuable asset is our team members, and we invest heavily in creative ways to keep them engaged, celebrate successes and
WARREN ? Lawrence Technological University's eighth annual Thanksgiving RoboParade Nov. 23 will feature entries from middle and high schools students from Michigan, Ohio, Mexico and Canada, as well as robotics arts projects from students at Lawrence Tech, and the University of Michigan. RoboParade, an indoor demonstration of autonomous robots, and the inaugural Global Robotics Art
TROY - Walsh College is hosting a half-day session on fiscal responsibilities for the public sector on December 5 from 8 a.m. to Noon at the Walsh College Novi Campus. Walsh faculty and government finance experts will discuss their experiences and insights under the state emergency manager laws and municipal bankruptcy, as well as how
LANSING - Michigan Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Michael A. Finney today joined state and community leaders in dedicating the Pure Michigan screen at the newly-renovated historic Vogue Theatre in Manistee. ?The renovation of this historic theatre into a vibrant entertainment venue will bring new vitality to downtown Manistee and serve as a catalyst
DETROIT - Organizers of the North American International Auto Show on Thursday announced that singer, songwriter Sheryl Crow will perform at the black tie Charity Preview gala, Jan. 17, 2014, at Cobo Center. "We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Sheryl Crow will be our musical guest at Charity Preview," said NAIAS Chairman Bob Shuman.
TROY - Media Genesis has partnered with Claim Your Youth, a division of the Credit Union Association of New Mexico, to deliver digital tools to help credit unions connect with young members. Credit unions often struggle to attract young members. At a time when credit unions are merging and the number of credit unions is
GRAND RAPIDS ? Verizon sent me both the Galaxy 3 and 4 to test recently and I have to tell you I give both smartphone two thumbs way, way up. In both models, the screen size was enormous. The number of apps incredible. The 4G LTE capabilities comparable to what I get on my laptop
LANSING - Jeff Holyfield, who joined Governor Rick Snyder's staff just eight months ago as communications director, has moved to the vacant post as spokesperson for the Lottery Bureau. Prior to joining Snyder's administration, Holyfield had been communications director for Consumers Energy and before that had a long run as a reporter for The Associated
DETROIT - The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for Oct. is 63.1, up from 59.9 in Sept., raising the three-month average for the economy to a robust 61.1. A PMI value above 50 generally suggests economic growth. ?Over the last fourteen months, the PMI has come in at 50 or above 13 times,? said