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Mobile,Wireless Technologies Are Creating Jobs In Many Michigan Industries, Economic Growth For The State

DETROIT - Recent research conducted by the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan in collaboration with the state's economic development organization has determined that mobile, wireless technologies are driving job creation and economic growth across the State of Michigan. http://www.prlog.org/12472431-mobilewireless-technologies-are-creating-jobs-in-many-michigan-industries-and-economic-growth-for-the-state.html

By michtech|2015-07-09T00:00:00-04:00July 9th, 2015|Archive|

BioStar Ventures Raises $68.8 Million for Third Fund

PETOSKEY - BioStar Ventures, a venture capital fund for medical device and connected health technologies in cardiovascular and orthopedic medicine, announced that it has now raised more than $68 million for BioStar III, its third and largest fund to date. BioStar I and BioStar II funds collectively totaled $65 million. http://technologycentury.com/2015/07/09/biostar-ventures-raises-68-8-million-for-third-fund/

By michtech|2015-07-09T00:00:00-04:00July 9th, 2015|Archive, Engineering Society of Detroit|

ESD To Tour Guardian Glass Plant In Carleton

SOUTHFIELD - Engineering Society of Detroit members can get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of a pioneering glass plant on Thursday, Aug. 27 when ESD tours Guardian Industries Corp.'s float glass manufacturing plant in Carleton. http://technologycentury.com/2015/07/08/esd-to-tour-guardian-glass-plant-in-carleton/

By michtech|2015-07-09T00:00:00-04:00July 9th, 2015|Archive, Engineering Society of Detroit|

Michigan Tech Names New Provost

HOUGHTON - Jacqueline Huntoon has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Michigan Technological University. Huntoon has been dean of Michigan Tech's Graduate School since 2005 and associate provost since 2011. She is also a professor in the Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences. http://technologycentury.com/2015/07/08/michigan-tech-names-new-provost/

By michtech|2015-07-09T00:00:00-04:00July 9th, 2015|Archive, Engineering Society of Detroit|

Public Service Commission Approves Natural Gas, Electric Increases

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved two settlements Thursday resulting in increases for natural gas customers of Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation and electricity customers of Upper Peninsula Power Company. Both are related to reconciling each respective company's 2014 energy optimization revenues and expenses, as well as to revise surcharges. Effective August 1, residential

By michtech|2015-07-09T00:00:00-04:00July 9th, 2015|Archive, Politics|

Comcast Adds 5 New Countries To Xfinity Voice Unlimited

PLYMOUTH - Comcast Thursday announced it added five new countries to its most popular home phone plan, Xfinity Voice Unlimited, a change that comes at no additional cost. Customers can place unlimited calls from home or on the go to mobile and land line phones in Mexico, India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South

By michtech|2015-07-09T00:00:00-04:00July 9th, 2015|Archive, New Products|

Correction: Sarcina Current President Of CFO Services International

BIRMINGHAM - CFO Services International President Pietro Sarcina has been named president of Great Lakes Angels. In an earlier article, it was stated Sarcina is the former president of the advisory services company. He is the current president. MITechNews.Com apologies for the fact error.

By michtech|2015-07-08T00:00:00-04:00July 8th, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur|

Cyberattack At FireKeepers Casino Hotel Exposes 85,000 Credit Card Accounts

BATTLE CREEK - If you used a credit or debit card to buy food, beverages, or retail goods at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel between Sept. 7, 2014, and April 25, 2015, your personal data is at risk. FireKeepers said some 85,000 cards may have been hacked. An investigation showed someone gained unauthorized access to the

By michtech|2022-12-16T15:52:38-05:00July 7th, 2015|Archive, Guest Columns|

Women Entrepreneurs Sought For Pitch Competitions

GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Women's Foundation is seeking applicants for the 2015 Entrepreneur You competitions for business plans and pitches, an annual event for women entrepreneurs in the state. Applicants have until 5 p.m. July 13 to apply for either the Grand Rapids or Southeast Michigan competitions, where they can win cash and professional

By michtech|2015-07-07T00:00:00-04:00July 7th, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur|

36th District Court Electronic Kiosks To Take Misdemeanor Payments

DETROIT - Payment kiosks installed in March 2014 at the State of Michigan's 36th District Court in Detroit will begin accepting payment for misdemeanors in the second half of 2015. The equipment was installed by Global Tel Link, which provides technology for the public safety and justice sector. "GTL does the heavy lifting to ensure

By michtech|2015-07-07T00:00:00-04:00July 7th, 2015|Archive, New Products|