LANSING - The Michigan Film Office confirmed Thursday that filming for the Paramount Pictures film "Looking for Alaska," based on the best-selling novel by acclaimed author John Green, will come to Michigan in the fall and receive a film incentive of more than $7 million. The project is projected to spend more than $21 million
HOUGHTON - The dull black plastic of the device on Joshua Pearce's desk belies its usefulness. Pearce picks up the box, which has a switch on the side and a small opening on top. A handful of vials sit in a bag nearby, and each would fit snugly in the opening. The set-up seems generic,
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University has entered into a community health partnership with the Portage Health Foundation. The partnership combines both organizations' missions, existing strengths and financial resources to create a collaboration focused on improving the health of the community. Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz announced the partnership at the University's Board of Trustees meeting
DETROIT - The majority of Michigan's largest employers project that the Michigan and U.S. economies will remain flat in the next six to 18 months. "The majority of Michigan's largest employers believe that the state's economy will remain essentially the same over the next six to eighteen months - and only slightly outpace the nation
GRAND RAPIDS - Technology networking group aimWest kicks off its 2015-2016 season of events August 19 with another energetic 5:01 Social Networking Party celebration on the covered patio rain or shine at the Grand Woods Lounge. aimWest invites technology professionals to take a break, grab a drink andsome tasty food, make a few new contacts,
LANSING - Nearly $1 million in state incentives from the Michigan Strategic Fund are expected to generate more than $9.3 million in investments and create 190 new jobs. "The decision by these companies to expand in Michigan demonstrates our state's greatly improved and diverse business climate," said Michigan Economic Development Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday announced a talent initiative for the auto industry called "We Run on Brainpower" with the goal of attracting and retaining Michigan students and residents to work in the auto industry. Snyder made the announcement during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars, an annual conference with industry
NEW YORK - To date, more than 600 makers have nominated themselves for the Martha Stewart American Made Audience Choice Award. If you are a Michigan Maker and would like to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes you have until August 31stto nominate yourself and to be part of the fourth annual event. The Initiative:
NOVI - Technology consulting company Red Level has received two prestigious Partner of the Year awards at the annual Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Orlando, Florida. Red Level is the only partner company selected to receive two such awards this year within the Heartland Area (MI, OH, KY, TN) out of a pool of over
DETROIT - On September 9th, NextEnergy will present the V2B Mashup that will feature a panel discussion with industry leaders about the value propositions, business models, and technologies emerging from the intersection of connected buildings and connected vehicles - and the industries surrounding them. Attendees will also see live demonstrations that will offer a snapshot