LANSING - Out-of-state retailers that maintain a website that accepts orders from Michigan residents could be considered actively soliciting business in the state and could be subject to the new Michigan Business Tax if their sales to state residents exceed $350,000 a year, according to a Revenue Administrative Bulletin issued by the Department of Treasury.
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK's is hosting a marketing roundtable Jan. 8 that looks at brand strategy and how it differs from one business arena to another. Presenters Include; Dave Hile, Hile Design Mike Sullivan, Halo Creative Group Trish Drueke-Heusel, Arbor Strategy Group Chris Hippler, Capital Letters Registration and networking will begin at 5
GRAND RAPIDS ? AimWest, the former GLIMAWest, is hosting a lunch with Google Jan. 23 at Grand Valley State University's downtown campus. Michael Lorenc, Google's online sales and operations manager, will talk Google Business Tools, AdWords and more. Don?t miss this chance to gain insights that will help you promote your organization, product, or cause
SOUTHFIELD ? Jennifer Bowden, manager of the Information Security Regional Skills Alliance, will discuss her security organization during the January meeting of the Motor City Chapter of the ISSA. The history of the Michigan RSA initiative will be presented along with an outline of the major projects underway currently. These projects include a security awareness
CHICAGO - Online shoppers who signed up for the Sears Holdings Community this holiday season got a gift that keeps on giving: spyware. Sears defends its actions by saying it clearly notified customers before they accepted the software installation, CNET News.Com reported. However, several antispyware researchers found the Sears notification process fails to call out
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company's Microsoft produced SYNC entertainment system is selling about 10,000 units each month and on track, the auto maker says, to reach one million sales in early 2009. Ford SYNC connects people and their favorite portable devices while in the vehicle, including media players and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. It is a
TROY - By now you know that if you were a former GLIMA member who joined between January 1 through Nov. 28, 2007, your membership benefits have been extended for free until December 31, 2008. You know that your username and password for our new Web site enables you to connect with other members online,
DETROIT - Members of Eastern Michigan InfraGard were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the General Motors Renaissance center on December 7th. GM security staff provided some eye popping factors on the numbers they are responsible for and how they maintain order in a structure that houses more people than many towns. The walking tour
TROY - Opportunities for professional growth and development in the technology industry are a must for Michigan residents today, and there?s no one better to provide knowledge and experience than one who has risen through the ranks to a leadership position. From January 1 through January 31, ConnecTech members will be invited to apply to
TROY - According to eWeek, "The party that captures the presidency in 2008 will largely shape the laws, rules and regulations that govern the US digital world." But how are candidates already using technology to get our attention, and what implications does this have on the political process? Join us at 1:30 pm on January