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Internet Advisor Podcast: Jeff DeGraff Talks Innovation, CES

DETROIT ? In this episode of the Internet Advisor, The Dean of Innovation: Prof. Jeff DeGraff, is a world renowned thought leader, executive and innovation expert, focused on how to lead Innovation; developing the culture, capabilities, and collaborative connections that result in revenue and market growth. CES has always been the place to see the

By |2015-01-14T00:00:00-05:00January 14th, 2015|Archive, Internet Advisor|

SBAM, International Bancard Do Deal

LANSING - International Bancard announced an exclusive partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan that provides SBAM members with a secure and convenient ways to accept credit, debit, ACH, check, and gift card payments, and by helping them identify new ways to drive business growth through payment acceptance. ?Given SBAM?s history, its dedication to

By |2015-01-14T00:00:00-05:00January 14th, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

CNET Report: FCC Chief On Solving Open Internet Puzzle

WASHINGTON DC - Tom Wheeler, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, never dreamed he'd be fodder for late-night TV comedians. But 12 months into his agency's rewrite of rules governing Internet access, he's still trying to explain his plan for saving the Internet. A former wireless and cable industry lobbyist and venture capitalist appointed to

By |2015-01-14T00:00:00-05:00January 14th, 2015|Archive, Guest Columns|

Esposito Named CEO Armune BioScience: Lands $2.5 Million In Funding

KALAMAZOO - David A. Esposito has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Armune BioScience, succeeding the founding and outgoing President and CEO, Eli L. Thomssen, who becomes Chief Business Officer. Armune also completed the first close on a $2.5 million Series A financing round designed to underwrite the launch of Apifiny, its, non-PSA

By |2015-01-13T00:00:00-05:00January 13th, 2015|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Greek Group Gets $220,000 To Complete Energy Efficiency Upgrades

GRAND RAPIDS - The Geek Group announced Tuesday that they have been awarded a $220,000 grant by the Michigan Energy Office in order to complete energy efficiency upgrades to the organization?s 43,000 square foot Leonard Street Labs. The $473,000 project will include replacement of entryways and windows along Leonard Street, replacement of the roof, and

By |2015-01-13T00:00:00-05:00January 13th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Michigan Hosts Two Major Initiatives To Bolster Global Auto Advantages

DETROIT ? Michigan will be the home of two major initiatives that will bolster the state?s role as a global automotive leader ? the Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation and the Michigan Design Council. The announcement was made Tuesday at the North American International Auto Show by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Kevin Kerrigan, senior vice

By |2015-01-13T00:00:00-05:00January 13th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

U-M Leads Nationwide Study On Safety Of Older Drivers

ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute is one of five national test sites selected by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to address the well-being of older drivers. Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) is a five-year $12 million project that will allow researchers to better understand the role of physical

By |2015-01-13T00:00:00-05:00January 13th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|