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Internet Advisor Podcast: Cybersecurity With Stiennon, Evers, 2015 Predictions

DETROIT ? On the Internet Advisor podcast, cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, explores whether state sponsored hacking go from Cold War to a very Hot War with an attack on our infrastructure; Ridgely Evers, CEO of TrustPipe reveals a new way of security your computer, servers and even hardware against the slickest attacks by hackers; the

By |2015-01-08T00:00:00-05:00January 8th, 2015|Archive, Internet Advisor|

Tax Time Tips for Entrepreneurs

DETROIT - It?s that time of year again. The holidays have wound down and tax time is right around the corner. How can you prepare? CPA Kathy McCallum offers a few great tips for avoiding tax troubles and getting the most from your return. Kathy works with a number of local businesses in the area

By |2015-01-08T00:00:00-05:00January 8th, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Altair ProductDesign Names Former GM Exec To Board

TROY - Altair announced that John Calabrese, former General Motors Vice President of Global Vehicle Engineering, will join a newly formed board of directors for Altair ProductDesign, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on product development, enterprise solutions, and customer site services. The board has been established for the U.S.-based entity, but will guide all Altair

By |2015-01-08T00:00:00-05:00January 8th, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

aimWest 5:01 Networking Event Jan. 14

GRAND RAPIDS - The aimWest 5:01 is a great time to take a break, grab a drink & some tasty food, and reconnect with everyone. This informal but upscale event aims to provide a fun and energetic networking event after the holidays to start out the new year. This event is free to all. Feel

By |2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

The Grommet?s CEO Jules Pieri To Deliver Keynote Address at ACE ?15

LIVONIA - Michigan born entrepreneur and The Grommet CEO Jules Pieri will draw on her years of experience reshaping how customer products get discovered, shared and bought in her keynote address to ACE ?15, the 15th Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship event to be held January 29 at Burton Manor in Livonia. Pieri?s extensive resume includes

By |2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index Shows Sharp Increase In December

DETROIT- Reflecting a sustained economic upswing, the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index surpassed November?s PMI of 56.8 to record a strong year-end finish of 64.2 for December. A PMI value above 50 generally suggests economic growth. ?Contributing factors that lead to December?s increase include a number of indices,? said Timothy Butler, associate professor of supply

By |2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Finney Looks To Grow Foreign Investment

LANSING - Though the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has seen some big successes in job creation, exports and tourism, the state could still stand to grow foreign direct development and talent, MEDC President and CEO Michael Finney said in a recent interview with Gongwer News Service. Finney said Michigan is targeting eight countries and regions,

By |2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Politics/Government|

Behen Focusing DTMB On Purchasing

LANSING - The state buys a lot of things, and it is working to think differently about how it makes those purchases, Technology, Management and Budget Director David Behen told Gongwer News Service in a recent interview. The department is revising its overall purchasing system to ensure it gets the best price on the goods

By |2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

MichBio Posts Three Jobs In Middle East

ANN ARBOR ? MichBio, the state?s Life Sciences trade organization, has posted three new jobs all in the Middle East. Biomedical Equipment Technician CHSi Middle East - Bagdad, Iraq The Biomedical Equipment Technician reports to and is supervised by the MSSI Program Manager or a designated Project Management Office (PMO) official and coordinates their work

By |2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|