WARREN - It takes innovation, drive and determination to be considered an Entrepreneur of Distinction. Michigan's largest business magazine, Corp!, wants to recognize individuals who embody these qualities with the Entrepreneur of Distinction Awards. The application deadline is May 16. Nominations must articulate impressive business activity, background and values as well as illustrate major accomplishments,
KALAMAZOO - Because an overwhelming majority of the 23 participants called a one-week summer camp in manufacturing in 2007 "awesome" and "pretty cool," Kalamazoo Valley Community College is planning a second edition. Once again, designing a radio-controlled, scale-model car, fabricating its components, and assembling them into a finished product to be test-driven and raced will
DETROIT ? Wayne State University undergraduate students Melissa and Jennifer Hui last week won first place in the digital arts segment of the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition. Imagine Cup is one of the world?s premier student technology competitions, and Microsoft Corporation feels it is a way to encourage the young to apply their imagination, creativity
LANSING - Through Monday, Michigan businesses have paid an estimated $470 million so far in quarterly payments under the Michigan Business Tax, which one fiscal official said appears to be on target with revenue estimates. Meanwhile, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce issued results of a poll done of its members that showed most of those
LANSING - One of the state's biggest business organizations will oppose the Fair Tax, a proposal to eliminate most of Michigan's taxes and replace them with a higher sales tax, saying that it could represent a major tax shift to individuals and companies. The board of directors of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce voted overwhelmingly
LANSING - The insurance industry is again leading a charge to reduce personal injury protection requirements under Michigan's no-fault laws. But unlike prior efforts that have died at the hands of both legislators and voters, the industry thinks this time it has the backing needed to move the issue into law. Like the prior efforts,
DETROIT ? General Motors has named Compuware Corp. the 2007 Supplier of the Year award for its contributions to GM's global product and performance achievements. The 16th annual award - themed Best of the Best - was given during ceremonies April 26 at a ceremony in Florida. "GM is proud to honor Compuware as a
TRAVERSE CITY - There were hundreds of entries. Hopefuls came from b-to-b marketing agencies spanning the entire United States. And when all was said and done, a Northern Michigan marketing agency emerged as one of the best - three times. The Business Marketing Association announced on April 18 that Oneupweb earned three Pro-Comm Awards, including
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University has introduced a new specialty in Global Project Management within the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. While coursework and experiential learning will focus primarily in the information systems and technology area, the program also provides students with the opportunity to explore and apply the concepts in other areas
DETROIT - ConnecTech has launched a new feature on the ConnecTech channel, the Mentor of the Month profile. The April Mentor is Joe Sawasky, CIO, Wayne State University Background: Prior to joining Wayne State University, he was the Chief Information Officer of the University of Toledo. Joe is mentoring Terrance Campbell. To listen, click on