ANN ARBOR - More than a dozen business ideas were named winners of startup funding and grants totaling $113,000 by the University of Michigan?s Ross School of Business. The grants came under various programs ? the 31st annual Michigan Business Challenge, Applebaum Dare to Dream Grants, Mayleben Family Venture Shaping Grants. Stewart Thornhill, executive director
ANN ARBOR - A new study from the University of Michigan shows that the modern trend of co-working helps isolated free agents thrive and be more productive. The study, from Gretchen Spreitzer and Lyndon Garrett of UM?s Ross School of Business, took a look at free agents and those who work from home ? whose
GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest is once again hosting Keith Brophy, CEO of Ideomed, for his 13th Annual Tech Trends Event ? part insightful technology forecasts, part tongue-in-cheek entertainment. Brophy is a technology leader and entrepreneur with experience ranging from large international corporations to basement startups. He is involved in various emerging businesses, successful growth and
LANSING ? Michigan Legislation requiring online retailers with a presence in Michigan to collect the 6 percent sales tax is getting a new boost from Governor Rick Snyder, who in the past has said the first action on the issue should come from the federal government. Bills pending on the House floor since September (HB
STAMFORD, Conn. - In the fourth quarter of 2013, worldwide server shipments grew 3.2 percent year over year, while revenue declined 6.6 percent from the fourth quarter of 2012, according to Gartner, Inc. In all of 2013, worldwide server shipments grew 2.1 percent, and server revenue declined 4.5 percent. "2013 presented some pronounced differences in
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan's 2013 Sustainability Progress Report shows the university?s continuing successes in green education, research and operations. In 2013, more than 30 students declared sustainability as a minor, the Planet Blue Ambassador Program grew to 1,300-plus participants, and the university awarded more than $3.8 million in funding for UM Water
GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest is once again hosting Keith Brophy, CEO of Ideomed, for his 13th Annual Tech Trends Event ? part insight technology forecasts, part tongue-in-cheek entertainment. Brophy is a technology leader and entrepreneur with experience ranging from large international corporations to basement startups. He is involved in various emerging businesses, successful growth and
EAST LANSING - Twenty women students in Michigan will be awarded an Aspirations in Computing Award during ceremonies March 1, at Michigan State University's Kellogg Center in East Lansing. The statewide honor is presented by The National Center for Women & Information Technology and is designed to honor the student?s computing and IT aptitude, leadership
ANN ARBOR - The MichBio CEO Leaders' Club is back for its second year! Join the trade group for an intimate breakfast and networking event headlined by some of the nation's leading bioscience executives. The CEO Leaders' Club is an exclusive fellowship available only to senior executives of MichBio member companies. The Club is a
NOVI - In its 17th year, the Energy Conference & Exhibition conference is the largest event of its kind in Michigan. More than 1,000 attendees will be there May 6 representing facility managers and building planners from industries ranging from automotive manufacturers and suppliers to health services, food processing and delivery plants. Hosted by DTE