LANSING - In a case dealing with whether an electric utility is eligible for a use tax exemption for industrial processing, a divided Supreme Court held that a utility is entitled to only a partial exemption. The majority in the 4-3 decision returned the case to the Court of Claims to develop a "reasonable formula
DETROIT - A new study released Thursday says from 1995 to 2013, private capital-backed middle-market companies in Detroit outperformed other companies on sales, driving employment growth. The report came from the Detroit chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. The source of the data, GrowthEconomy.org, details the results of private equity investment throughout the United
DETROIT - The two self-proclaimed computer geeks who brought ITInTheD.Com to Detroit two years ago announced Thursday they have now launched a podcast network and are inviting other commentators to join them. Podcast Detroit Radio Network co-founders Bob Waltenspiel and David Phillips already have a new Ferndale recording studio from which they already have launched
SOUTHFIELD - With one simple click, you can expose yourself to cyber criminals. While cybercrime is a threat to everyone, I'm especially concerned for those senior citizens who've been slower to adapt to technology. This group is more likely to fall prey to cyberbullying and be emotionally abused, harassed or threatened online. Embarrassed by their
ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Amtrak station unveiled Thursday a prototype retractable setback-shuttle platform that will provide safer and faster boarding on its trains for all passengers including those who use a wheel chairs, seniors, and those who need assistance with luggage and strollers. The platform, developed by RLE International of Madison Heights, mechanically
STERLING HEIGHTS - Coupon Wallet is hosting its first Coupon Wallet Hackathon August 14 at the Macomb-Oakland University to inspire growth and awareness for the tech industry in Metro Detroit. In recent history, the Detroit area has suffered an exodus of tech talent as young people entering the job market seek opportunities and
LANSING - A blockbuster ballot proposal unveiled Thursday by a liberal group would raise the Corporate Income Tax from 6 to 11 percent and put the resulting $900 million in new revenue toward roads. The proposal is a voter-initiated act, so supporters will need to gather signatures from at least 252,523 registered voters to put
DETROIT - Afrank discussion with Sharma Krauskopf about the future of movie making and viewing. Streaming video on the Internet is taking a deep bite out of the already tottering movie theatre empire. Hollywood is being seriously threatened by companies like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vimeo and YouTube. Where will we see the story of the
DETROIT - Michelle Gilbert, VP of Public Relations for Comcast Heartland Region joins us to announce that they are increasing Internet speeds in Michigan at no additional charge to customers. The company will increase the speed of its popular Blast! tier by 50 percent to 75 Mbps and introduce a new Extreme 150 Mbps
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan talks headlines with Foster Braun at Internet Advisor. Those include Venture Capital investing in the second quarter tops $17 billion, first time since 2000. Brennan also talks about his eight content partners that help MITechNews.Com provide all the news about technology in Michigan. Also highlighted are the Maker