LANSING - Foreclosures in Michigan during 2012 fell by 23.4 percent from 2011, a national tracking firm said. But the state still had more than 76,000 foreclosures during the year and an overall foreclosure rate of 1.69 percent, meaning Michigan was still among the 10 states with the highest rate of foreclosures. According to RealtyTrac,
ANN ARBOR - The 17th Annual Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Coat Drive collected 1,540 new and gently used winter coats through early January 1,540 and donated them to more than 20 local agencies. Capitol Cleaners, Chelsea Cleaners, and Gold Bond Cleaners generously donated their services to professionally clean the coats before they are distributed to
DETROIT ? A new report shows Michigan's University Research Corridor member schools worked on more than 1,400 auto-related research projects over the past five years, with a total expenditure at the schools of more than $300 million. The reports also said URC schools - Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University
STAMFORD - Worldwide mobile advertising revenue is forecast to reach $11.4 billion in 2013, up from $9.6 billion in 2012, according to Gartner Inc. Worldwide revenue will reach $24.5 billion in 2016 with mobile advertising revenue creating new opportunities for app developers, ad networks, mobile platform providers, specialty agencies and even communications service providers in
PLEASANT RIDGE ? Internet marketing company ePrize announced this week that it has acquired Mozes Inc. that engages audiences during concerts, sporting events and live television broadcasts. Neither sale price nor revenue was disclosed, but Mozes reported $3.8 million in revenue for 2011 for Inc. magazine?s 2012 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies. Mozes placed 577th
TROY - Where is Michigan's tech industry heading? Grab a copy of Automation Alley's 2012 Technology Industry Report to find out. The report will debut at Automation Alley's Technology Industry Outlook event Feb. 5 at Automation Alley Headquarters in Troy. The regional comparison study, From Rust to Resurgence: Detroit?s Regional Technology Economy, contains information compiled
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show Thursday unveiled a Mobile App available for free download in both the iPhone and Android platforms. "The new NAIAS App puts 'everything auto show' in the palm of smart phone users," said Jim Seavitt, chairman, NAIAS 2013. "It is the best way to keep track of what's
DETROIT - Focus: HOPE is offering a free basic computer training class that provides graduates with the opportunity to purchase a low-cost computer. The class offers 12 hours of training over a two-week period, providing students with basic knowledge of computer operations, word processing, and how to access internet resources. Students who complete the classes
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - The Michigan Israel Business Bridge has announced a partnership with the BuyIsraelGoods campaign to identify local merchants who carry Israeli products on their store shelves as well as from online retailers. The Michigan Israel Business Bridge is partnering with the Michigan Chapter of StandWithUs in this effort to bring awareness of merchants
SOUTHFIELD - The inaugural Design Catalyst Award will be presented to Bob Lutz, former General Motors and Chrysler vice chairman, on Jan. 15 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Design Catalyst Award honors an individual who recognizes and enables great design in the global automotive industry. Lacks Enterprises Inc. is the