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Michigan Ranks Third In New Ranking Of Clean Energy Jobs

CHICAGO - One large clean transportation project and a much smaller clean energy project were enough to vault Michigan into the Top 10 in a new ranking of clean jobs, according to a report issued today by the nonprofit, nonpartisan business group Environmental Entrepreneurs. Michigan?s strong showing took place despite mixed signals from some of

By |2014-08-29T00:00:00-04:00August 29th, 2014|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Warner Norcross Welcomes New TIP Attorney

SOUTHFIELD - Wyatt J. Istvan-Mitchell has joined the Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP. Istvan-Mitchell concentrates his practice in intellectual property law with a focus on patent preparation, prosecution and opinion work, primarily for clients in the chemical and metal arts. A chemical engineer by training, he focuses on

By |2014-08-29T00:00:00-04:00August 29th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Anonymity App Secret Victim Of Hacker Attack

SAN FRANCISCO - Anonymity app Secret and an independent security consultant are coming clean about a hack that could have destroyed the entire point of the popular secret-sharing app. Bryan Seely, who made headlines earlier this year with a Google Maps hack that let him listen in on FBI and Secret Service phone calls, figured

By |2014-08-27T00:00:00-04:00August 27th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

West Michigan Sustainable Biz Forum Looks At 20 Years Of Sustainable Business

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a retrospective on 20 years of sustainable business in West Michigan on September 8 at the Grand Rapids Public Library Main Branch from to discuss how a diverse cross-section of industry and community initiatives coalesced to make the region a national hub for sustainable business.

By |2014-08-27T00:00:00-04:00August 27th, 2014|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Lear To Acquire Eagle Ottawa Auto Leather Maker For $850 Million

SOUTHFIELD - Lear Corporation Wednesday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Eagle Ottawa, the world's largest supplier of automotive leather for $850 million on a cash and debt free basis. Eagle Ottawa has an experienced management team, modern facilities, a low-cost footprint, diversified customers and a reputation for superior quality, product

By |2014-08-27T00:00:00-04:00August 27th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Poll Gives Schauer First Lead In 14 Months

LANSING - With the 2014 election some nine weeks away, a public opinion poll shows Democrat Mark Schauer slightly leading Governor Rick Snyder. The poll released Wednesday by the Lansing firm of EPIC/MRA shows Schauer supported by 45 percent of those asked, while Snyder is supported by 43 percent. The margin still means the race

By |2014-08-27T00:00:00-04:00August 27th, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

Michigan Saves Can Help Flood Victims With Energy-Related Projects

LANSING - Michigan Saves, the state's largest nonprofit energy financing organization, is getting the word out to residents that the Home Energy Loan Program can be used for many home improvements they may be facing due to the recent flooding in Southeast Michigan. Many residents will need to address furnaces that have been damaged by

By |2014-08-27T00:00:00-04:00August 27th, 2014|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Worldwide Server Shipments Grew 1.3 Percent In 2Q; Revenue Up 2.8 Percent

STAMFORD, Conn. - In the second quarter of 2014, worldwide server shipments grew 1.3 percent year-over-year, while revenue moved upward 2.8 percent from the second quarter of 2013, according to Gartner. "The second quarter of 2014 produced relatively weak growth on a global level, with mixed results by platform," said Jeffrey Hewitt, research vice president

By |2014-08-27T00:00:00-04:00August 27th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|