HERNDON, Va. - Volkswagen of America Thursday July sales fell 3.3 percent compared to a 1.3 percent year-to-date decrease the previous year. ?We continue to see a healthy demand for the Volkswagen brand, despite the fact that we are entering a period of consolidated growth as we phase out 2013 Model Year vehicles,? said Mark
AUBURN HILLS - Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales in July increased 11 percent, the automaker's best July sales since 2006. The Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand?s 31 percent increase was the largest sales gain
DETROIT- The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index rebounded in July to 53.1 indicating the unexpected June drop to 49.2 was only temporary. The July PMI is consistent with index figures for the last six of eight months, which are in the low to mid 50's indicating an expanding economy. The three month average is 54.5.
ANN ARBOR ? Llamasoft has opened a new training center featuring expert-led product training courses as well as instruction in strategic supply chain modeling techniques and methodologies. LLamasoft has designed a wide variety of supply chain design training courses in order to fit the needs of customers just getting started in supply chain design all
UTICA - Utica Community Schools and LTGI.net have announced a news and information app for the state's second largest school district is now available at the Apple store and the Android market for Smart Phones and tablet computers. The app, UCS Mobile (named for Utica Community Schools), The app allows interested parents, students and community
DETROIT - The deadline to apply for the $1 million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is Aug. 14 for companies and Sept. 26 for students. Top prize for the business winner is $500,000. AMIC showcases the best and brightest new business concepts to investment capital to help foster their growth within Michigan. Targeting entrepreneurs with mid-to-late
ANN ARBOR ? The deadline to enter the Entrepreneur YOU business plan competition ? open to female entrepreneurs who have or are planning to establish a business in Michigan, has been extended to Aug. 7. Participants will submit entries in three competition levels: Women Owned or Led High Growth Businesses, Life Style Businesses and Social
DETROIT - Business Leaders for Michigan continues to forecast that Michigan's economy will grow faster than the U.S. economy over the next six to 18 months - prompting 52 percent of BLM members to increase hiring in Michigan over the next six months. "Michigan's business leaders continue believe Michigan will outperform the national economy over
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo Valley Community College announced the selection of a downtown location where it will expand its curriculum to include training in sustainable food production, distribution and preparation; all part of the college?s efforts to increase community understanding of and access to healthy food and nutrition. The program is in partnership with Bronson Healthcare
LANSING - Michigan Shifting Gears kicks off a new three-month session on September 24. Registration is open through September 13. The program is designed to help experienced professionals, returning veterans, stay-at-home parents and others facing a career crossroads fine-tune their skills to fit the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups. Launched in 2009 by