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$5000 MobiPrize Offered For Mobility Tech That Helps State Economy

DETROIT - The University of Michigan Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Research and Transformation initiative, announced it is seeking applications for the $5,000 MobiPrize for Michigan Entrepreneurs who, through their innovative new mobility technology, service, product, or infrastructure venture, are contributing to the Michigan region and economy. The application deadline is July 7. Honoring entrepreneurial ventures

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Michigan Health Connect, Great Lakes Health Information Merge

MACKINAC ISLAND - Michigan Health Connect and Great Lakes Health Information Exchange have merged to form Great Lakes Health Connect, one of the nation?s largest providers of health information exchanges. The merger allows hospitals, physicians and other medical professionals to quickly and securely share the health records of more than 5 million people. Organization officials

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Commerce Department To Host International Conference In Detroit

DETROIT - The U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing a major international conference this September in Detroit focused on leveraging free trade agreements to grow export sales. Entitled DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS Leveraging Free Trade Agreements: Opportunities and Challenges, the event will take place September 9-10 at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit. Commercial diplomats from

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Study: Defined Contribution Retirement Plans Are Less Secure, More Expensive

LANSING - A traditional, defined benefit retirement plan will provide a more secure retirement to employees than a defined contribution plan, according a new study from Great Lakes Economic Consulting. The study was commissioned by the Michigan Coalition for Secure Retirement, and the results were announced at a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday.

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

MEDC-Backed Crowdfunding Program Takes Applications July 9

LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Wednesday announced a groundbreaking crowdfunding and matching grant initiative to help drive private equity-funded projects in Michigan. The application process begins July 9. Public Spaces Community Places, a collaborative effort of MEDC, the Michigan Municipal League, and Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity, is the first program of its kind

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Billhighway Signs Contract With Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania

TROY - Billhighway has signed a three-year contract with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to automate billing and dues processing for 110,000 members. ?Automating our dues process not only saves the lodge secretaries time but provides a seamless experience for our members,? said Robert Dunkle, District Deputy Grand Master. The Billhighway solution will also provide

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|