REDMOND, Wa. - In what may be an unprecedented decision, Microsoft said Thursday that it plans to lower the retail prices for several flavors of Windows Vista. For those in the U.S., Microsoft is cutting prices only on the higher-end versions of Vista, and only for the upgrade version used to move from XP or
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest has launched the spring cycle of its statewide business plan competition. Early stage technology and life science companies can enter the competition to win cash awards up to $25,000. All tech entrepreneurs are encouraged to enter the competition, whether their venture is in a very early stage of
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest on Feb. 21 presented the Entrepreneurial Community Supporter and Advocate Award for 2007 to Jan Gensheimer of Seracon at New Enterprise Forum. Gensheimer was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the success of new technology ventures in Michigan through her leadership roles in business development organizations including GLEQ
LANSING - Bills allowing creation of an enhanced Michigan drivers license passed both the Senate and House on Wednesday, putting the state into position to have a document that would allow Michigan residents to travel to Canada and Mexico without a passport. The bills do not enact the controversial federally-required Real ID provisions (Michigan received
LANSING - Legislation enabling the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to designate three new SmartZones drew the ire of some Republicans on Wednesday as the House ultimately voted the measure over to the Senate on a 79-29 vote without granting the bill immediate effect. While HB 5609 was introduced in mid-January, the House Commerce Committee, which
AUBURN HILLS ? Manufacturing software provider Plexus Systems has hired Bob Stosz as a Solutions Engineer and Anil Khanna as senior account manager. Stosz will team up with Plexus Systems? growing Sales and Service group to pursue new business and assist customers in a variety of industries including medical devices, aerospace, defense and automotive. ?Bob
LANSING ? Gov. Jennifer Granholm joined with 12 other governors, both Democrats and Republicans, in calling for the federal government to accelerate spending on improving the nation's infrastructure ? creating federal public works jobs. So far, however, President George Bush has not indicated his support for calling for an accelerated infrastructure program. His press spokesperson
LANSING - A Lansing manufacturing company has won a $450,000 contract with Michigan State University to build a 250-ton hydraulic press for MSU mechanical engineering research lab. Metalist International won the contract with the help of the Capital Area Manufacturing Council. Scheduled for delivery in July, the large press will help the College of Engineering
TROY - ConnecTech on March 11 will host its third webinar - the focus will be When IT Becomes HR. Rick Sabatos, an IT expert, will discuss the technical side of the issue. The webinar will outline employer rights as they relate to employee Web surfing, and how IT employees can keep themselves out of
TRAVERSE CITY - ConnecTech on March 11 will host its third webinar - the focus will be When IT Becomes HR. Rachel Roe, an employment attorney, will discuss the legal side of the issue. The webinar will outline employer rights as they relate to employee Web surfing, and how IT employees can keep themselves out