ANN ARBOR - More than 100 women heard inspirational messages about careers in BioSciences June 9 at the inaugural Women in BioScience program hosted by MichBio, the state's life sciences trade association. Inspiration came from both the personal and professional experiences of dozens of women who volunteered their time to inspire other women to further
ANN ARBOR - I don't often talk directly to my readers and listeners, but I wanted to share some exciting news with you about a new company I am a partner in called VideoMeeting. We will be launching the beta test in July and need you, my readers and listeners, to sample our cloud-based video
DETROIT - The hiatus is almost over! After two years in a holding pattern due to the out-of-state relocation of the chapter's former local leadership, Mobile Monday Lansing now has a new Steering Committee Chairperson in Leo Dion, CEO of Lansing-based Bright Digit and Chief Experience Officer for East Lansing's, Driver On Tap. Arrangements are
DEARBORN - Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford on July 25-26 with new makers already confirmed, a new outdoor midway location and new craft partners Handmade Toledo for the family-friendly event showcasing the amazing work of makers of all ages. Scheduled to make appearances at the Faire are: The Les Paul Experience 3-story
SOUTHFIELD - Members of The Engineering Society of Detroit can get an exclusive first-hand look at the region's newest engineering education showplace - the spectacular new 128,000-square-foot Oakland University Engineering Center - on Monday, June 29. The members-only tour begins with registration and networking at 1 p.m., followed by the tour at 1:30. The cost
DETROIT - In my admittedly limited experience on this earth, I've observed that the most productive and fulfilling relationships are those that have been cultivated over time and built upon a foundation of honesty, clear communication, and reciprocity. This applies to professional, investment, and even romantic relationships alike. While I will stick to professional and
LANSING - Michigan showed healthy per capita gross domestic product growth in 2014, but, with an estimated per capita GDP output of $45,562, lags the other Great Lakes states. According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the U.S. Department of Commerce, Michigan's per capita GDP output put it 38th among the states
HOUGHTON - A student chapter of The Engineering Society of Detroit is on the way for Michigan Technological University. ESD Executive Director Robert Magee and other ESD staff met last week with MTU President Glenn Mroz and Wayne D. Pennington, dean of MTU's College of Engineering, to work on the new chapter. Magee, along with
LANSING - A bill that would phase out the state's film incentive program, but essentially allow the Film Office itself to stay open for business cleared the Michigan Senate on Thursday and was concurred in by the Michigan House, making its way to Governor Rick Snyder''s desk for his signature. HB 4122 has been a
SOUTHFIELD - Staff of The Engineering Society of Detroit spent the week of June 8 visiting Michigan Technological University in Houghton and Ferris State University in Big Rapids. The visits advanced creation of an ESD student chapter at both schools. The chapters will offer engineering students of all disciplines a chance to meet and network