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Snyder Says Toyota Expansion Shows State Has World Class Talent

LANSING - Toyota Motors announced Monday that it was expanding its Ann Arbor technology campus, adding some 250 jobs in the area as the giant automaker announced a massive consolidation of its U.S. operations. The company announced it was consolidating its U.S. headquarters into Plano, Texas. The expansion in Ann Arbor will relocate its direct

By |2014-04-28T00:00:00-04:00April 28th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Two Brothers Share More Than Jobs At Eaton – Win Gamechanger Award

MARSHALL ? Two brothers working for Eaton share more than just a family name and an employer ? they now each have won the Eaton Gamechanger Award, the company?s highest recognition for innovative employees who drive breakthrough results for their work on different advanced technologies that enable significant fuel savings benefits. Older brother Tom Genise

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

Automation Alley Mixes Baseball And Business At Homeruns & Handshakes Networking Event May 7

TROY - Mix a little business with baseball at a networking event that pays homage to one of Detroit?s greatest pastimes. Automation Alley, Michigan?s largest technology business association, is hosting Homeruns & Handshakes at its Detroit office on May 7, from 4-6 p.m. Afterward, follow the crowd to Comerica Park to watch the Tigers take

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

New Horizons Career Training Funding Options

DETROIT - As a New Horizons student there are a number of tuition funding sources available, some of which you must qualify and apply for. Your Career Consultant can help you identify the funding sources available to you and the one to best help you get started in your program of choice. MyCAA Program Funding

By |2014-04-25T00:00:00-04:00April 25th, 2014|Archive, Guest Columns|

Warner Norcross Attorney Named NALS Legal Professional Of The Year

GRAND RAPIDS - NALS of West Michigan has honored Gerardyne M. Drozdowski, an attorney with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, as its 2014 Legal Professional of the Year. Drozdowski, a labor attorney who concentrates her practice in workers? compensation matters, was recognized for her professional relationships, participation in the community, work-life balance

By |2014-04-25T00:00:00-04:00April 25th, 2014|Archive, Guest Columns|

Shifting Gears Kicks Off Next Training Cohort June 17

LANSING - Michigan Shifting Gears, an intensive career transition initiative sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, kicks off its next three-month cohort on June 17. Registration for the Summer 2014 session, taking place in Lansing, is open now through June 6. ?Michigan?s small businesses and entrepreneurs are growing and searching for qualified talent to

By |2014-04-24T00:00:00-04:00April 24th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Markit Strategies Adds Creative, Digital Media Producer

CANTON - Sarah Colomina Goran has joined Markit Strategies and PR as a Creative and Digital Media Producer. She has extensive knowledge producing media-rich client engagements including live and animated video, web presence, interactive experiences, desktop and mobile applications, and games. She has a deep branding and marketing background and has driven many integrated branding,

By |2014-04-24T00:00:00-04:00April 24th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Survey: 30 Percent Of CIOs Say Biggest Challenge Managing Remote Workforce

MENLO PARK, Calif. - For technology professionals who work remotely, out of ?site? isn?t necessarily out of mind. In a new Robert Half Technology survey, nearly one-third (30 percent) of U.S. chief information officers interviewed said communication is their greatest challenge in managing a remote workforce. Productivity and technology challenges followed, each cited by 22

By |2014-04-24T00:00:00-04:00April 24th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|