LANSING - The Citizens Research Council on Friday said the state is the least aggressive in its pursuit of renewable energy attainment, but also raised some questions as to the implementation of the proposal that would increase the Michigan's renewable energy standard to 25 percent by 2025. "Notwithstanding that 13 states have not adopted either
LANSING - Michigan residents are a little more concerned over the direction of the economy than they were earlier in the year, according to the latest State of the State Survey, but they still thought their personal financial situations were in the best shape they had been since 2005. The survey, conducted by the Institute
DETROIT ? Strategic Staffing Solutions has partnered with Staffing Industry Analysts on its Certified Contingent Workforce Professional program, the first certification course available to HR, procurement and staffing professionals who manage contingent labor. The certification program was announced at Staffing Industry Analysts? Contingent Workforce Strategies Summit held September 20 -21 in San Diego. ?This opportunity
LANSING ? Despite uncertainties that remain in the economy, many businesses have a growing optimism, according to a member survey conducted by the Michigan Business and Professional Association and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association. Most survey participants report they will remain in the state and make improvements to their businesses. Continuing 2011?s positive trend,
LANSING - Sen. Joe Hune on Wednesday introduced legislation heeding the call of Governor Rick Snyder to convert Blue Cross Blue Shield from a nonprofit, tax-exempt health care company to a nonprofit mutual corporation, but some critics said it lacks details. Generally speaking, SB 1293 amends the Insurance Code, and SB 1294 changes the Public
GRAND RAPIDS - Right to Life of Michigan began announcing its list of endorsements in the general election and largely backed Republican incumbents in key seats with one major exception: U.S. Rep. Justin Amash of Cascade Township, who has voted against some of the group's priorities while in Congress. U.S. Rep. Justin Amash's practice of
LANSING ? Connect Michigan, in a new study which took a look at broadband availability and usage across the state, said broadband and e-Learning applications expand educators? instructional capabilities and boost students? research and interactive opportunities, as well as their test scores. In particular, this study looks at the correlation between broadband availability and school
ANN ARBOR - Join the University of Michigan Office of Technology Transfer for Celebrate Invention October 18 from 3 - 6 pm at the Michigan League Ballroom. Pre-registration will close at noon on Wednesday, October 17. Walk-in registration will be available at the door during the event. To register in advance, click on TechTransfer.Umich.Edu/Registration
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems announced its sponsorship of and participation in the Manufacturing ERP Experience event on Oct. 3-4 in Cleveland. Tony Brown, systems development manager of Ernie Green Industries Inc., will present on the topic ?True Cloud/SaaS ERP for Manufacturers Drives Multi-Plant Benefits? on Oct. 4 at 9-9:35 a.m. Brown will present a
ANN ARBOR - Steve Forbes, Chairman, Forbes Media, and a former Presidential candidate, will address the impact of the President and his administration on the future of the U.S. economy and business growth during a keynote presentation January 22 at the Automate 2013 Show and Conference in Chicago. Automate 2013 is, sponsored by the Association