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Verizon Wireless Debuts XLTE On 4G LTE AWS Spectrum

DETROIT - In May, Verizon Wireless announced the introduction of XLTE in Michigan. Now it's expanding the service into additional markets including Adrian and Menominee. Verizon Wireless now has XLTE in more than 400 markets. XLTE also is operational in thirteen other Michigan markets; Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw- Bay City, Muskegon, Marquette, Iron

By |2014-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

SBAM Says Schauer Business Tax Proposal Will Hurt Entrepreneurs

LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan says that gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer?s proposal to broaden the base of Michigan's Corporate Income Tax takes Michigan in the wrong direction and would hurt the economic recovery of the state?s entrepreneurs. ?I am aghast that candidate Schauer suggests rolling back business tax reform and returning the

By |2014-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2014|Archive, Guest Columns|

Unplugged: 3D Printing Goes Solar

HOUGHTON - 3D printing guru Joshua Pearce wants nothing more than to provide the means of production to everyone, especially people in developing regions who must get by on very little. But there has been a drawback. 3D printers make all manner of fun and useful things, but they do require electricity. And the grid

By |2014-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2014|Archive, Guest Columns|

123Net Acquires Michigan Network Services

SOUTHFIELD - 123Net Inc., one of Michigan's largest telecommunications and Internet service providers, has acquired Michigan Network Services. Terms were not announced. "We are excited about incorporating Michigan Network Services into our network. We're going to take good care of all MNS customers and ensure they get the attention and support they need through the

By |2014-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Snyder Reviewing Bill That Could Affect Tesla

LANSING - A once thought to be innocuous bill involving a fee dealerships charge auto manufacturers underwent a potentially significant change before clearing the Legislature, and that change appears designed to ensure the electric automaker Tesla would have to sell its vehicles in Michigan through franchise dealers instead of directly to customers as it is

By |2014-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

European Commission Approves Whirlpool’s Acquisition Of Indesit

BENTON HARBOR - Whirlpool Corporation said Monday that the European Commission approved the acquisition of a majority stake in Indesit Company S.p.A. by Whirlpool Italia Holdings S.r.l., the company's wholly owned subsidiary. European Commission approval is an important milestone in meeting the closing conditions under the share purchase agreement entered into with Fineldo S.p.A. on

By |2014-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Faurecia Named Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s Corporation Of Year

AUBURN HILLS - Faurecia North America has been named Corporation of the Year in the Manufacturing Level II category, and Faurecia's Glenn Donell was designated National Buyer of the Year by the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council. The honors were announced this week at the 31st Annual MMSDC Awards Ceremony in Detroit. Faurecia North America

By |2014-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|