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New Poll Shows Snyder Up Against Schauer

LANSING - A poll released Wednesday showed Governor Rick Snyder up by 6 percentage points over his Democratic rival Mark Schauer, and GOP officials said the results show that Snyder's message that Michigan is coming back is resonating with the public. The poll also came out as the Michigan Republican Party hammered harder on the

By |2014-09-25T00:00:00-04:00September 25th, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

Schuette Gets Settlement For Michigan From Drug Company

LANSING - As part of an international court settlement, Michigan will get more than $1.6 million in a case where the U.S. subsidiary of an Irish company was charged with improperly promoting its drugs approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to also treat ulcerative colitis. The settlement affects Shire Pharmaceuticals of Pennsylvania, which is

By |2014-09-25T00:00:00-04:00September 25th, 2014|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Schuette Brings Charges In Propane Charging Case

LANSING - Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed a class-action lawsuit against AmeriGas under Michigan's Consumer Protection Act charging the company gouged customers with high-priced propane during the ferocious 2013-14 winter. In a separate action, Schuette said he has reached an agreement with Ferrellgas to provide some 600 customers with more than $100,000 in cost

By |2014-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23rd, 2014|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Schauer, Snyder Agree To Debate Oct. 12

LANSING - A televised town hall-style debate between Governor Rick Snyder and his Democratic rival Mark Schauer will be held on Sunday, October 12, meaning the candidates will face off at least once in a televised event during the 2014 campaign. The debate was announced late Monday, with a spokesperson for Schauer saying the event

By |2014-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23rd, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

Great Lakes Angels To Host Training Sessions For Accredited Investors

BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels is offering three different sessions this fall for accredited investors who want to learn more about angel investing. The sessions are scheduled for: Oct. 15th ?Overview of Angel Investing? (a primer for those that may not know how to engage.) In addition, some companies seeking capital will be showcased. Nov.

By |2014-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23rd, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Van Andel Institute Partners With UK Charity On Cure For Parkinson’s Disease

GRAND RAPIDS - Van Andel Research Institute has partnered with UK-based research charity The Cure Parkinson?s Trust on an initiative to identify new treatments for Parkinson?s disease. The collaboration, called the Linked Clinical Trials initiative, is aimed at repositioning medications approved to treat other diseases, which have also shown promise in slowing or reversing Parkinson?s

By |2014-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23rd, 2014|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Inforum Workshop: Kickstart Your Board Experience – Opportunities with Privately Funded Companies

DETROIT - Serving on the board of a small private company backed by angel or venture capital investors can boost your board qualification and give you a rewarding hands-on experience Oct. 22 in Grand Rapids and Oct. 27 in Southfield. Attend the Inforum workshop for up-close and personal insights from start-up executives, serving board members

By |2014-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23rd, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

15 Percent Discount For 1DEVDay 2014 If Register By Sept. 26

DETROIT ? Registration is now open for 1DEVDAY 2014, one of the most important gathering place for Metro-Detroit's community of software developers. Register before September 26th and you can take 15 percent off. The event is scheduled for November 15 on the newly renovated 2nd floor of Detroit's Cobo Conference Center. Lunch will be provided

By |2014-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23rd, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Michigan Israel Business Bridge Announces November Trade Mission To Israel

SOUTHFIELD ? The Michigan Israel Business Bridge will host a four-day trade mission to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Northern Israel this November. The Mission runs from November 16th to November 20th, with the option of adding touring days. "What makes our trade mission different is the pre-arranged one-on-one meetings for each delegate, states Mission Chair,

By |2014-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23rd, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|