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
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Time is running out to register for the Women in Mobile and Wireless Tech program on Monday June 22 that will explore opportunity with successful women leaders. Speakers include: Krischa Winright, CIO, Priority Health / VP of Information Systems, Spectrum Health Kimberly Green-Kerr, Regional Vice-president, Sprint Business Linda Marshall, telecommunications industry consultant
EAST LANSING - If you are looking for an entry-level job in the energy industry, CLEAResult has hundreds of opening nationwide, including more than a dozen in Michigan. CLEAResult is hired by major utility companies, such as DTE and Consumers, to perform energy audits on homes and businesses. CLEAResult has more than 50 offices
DETROIT - Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has requested that the state find a financial emergency in the county and enter a consent agreement to help the county address its debt. Though the county has reduced its annual deficit to $9.9 million for the current fiscal year from $157.5 million in FY 2012-13, Mr. Evans
DEWITT - Forensic Foundations Group, a forensic sciences consulting company, was profiled in the June National Association for the Self-Employed's Self-Informed magazine. John Collins Jr., president and founder, was featured in the Member Spotlight. Collins has been a local member of NASE since he launched his small business in 2013. Prior to launch Forensic Foundations
MIDLAND - Startup companies will showcase new automobile technology during an Auto Tech Forum hosted by MidMichigan Innovation Center at the Midland Holiday Inn, June 24. Participating businesses will discuss breakthroughs for energy efficiency in vehicles, such as battery electrode technology and lighter-weight materials, as well as other innovations like "touch recognition" software for on-board
SAN FRANCISCO - Millions of Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners may be at risk of eavesdropping of calls, theft of data and installation of malware - and there isn't much they can do about it. The flaw is found in Swiftkey keyboard software preinstalled on 600 million of the South Korean electronics giant's smartphones, mobile security