LANSING - Lest anyone think the state suddenly has $1.2 billion in extra money, Sen. Roger Kahn, the Senate Appropriations Committee chair, said Tuesday that much of that will get used up on a variety of expenses and other commitments. Gongwer News Service reported Monday that between some $200 million in unspent funds for the
LANSING - The House removed language in a supplemental appropriation bill Tuesday that would have allowed the state to accept a $9.8 million federal grant to continue the planning and development of the MIHealth Marketplace in a move that underscored the virulence of opposition among the House GOP to the federal health care law. It
NEW YORK - The largest-ever global survey of the data science community, spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, India and China, finds that only one-third of companies are able to effectively use new data to assist their business decision-making, gain competitive advantage, drive productivity growth, yield innovation and reveal customer insights. The
LANSING - From the second Detroit Meijer in a month to new jobs for manufacturing plants and urban downtowns, the Michigan Economic Growth Authority Wednesday approved a dozen projects expected to generate $1.2 billion in new investments and up to 7,601 direct jobs. ?We?re seeing new business investments across our state from Detroit to Grand
LANSING - A combination of extra revenue and spending lapses from government departments could mean Michigan is left with a surplus from the 2010-11 fiscal year of well more than $1 billion, state budget officials said Monday. Final numbers will not be available until the state's books for 2010-11 are closed. A preliminary book closing
DETROIT ? CEOs of small businesses in Southeast Michigan are encouraged to register for the next Venture Forward training program that starts Jan. 20 at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. The second stage business growth program is offered by the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center. Venture Forward is an intensive, 11-week program designed for
HOLLAND - Fifty-seven percent of west Michigan companies plan to hire new information technology staff during the next six months. ?Employers need to realize that candidates with the computer skills they seek are not easy to find and often have a choice of opportunities,? said Paragon?s chief recruiting officer Beth DeWilde. ?It is great to
LANSING - Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, is encouraging people to put their Michigan pride toward a good cause by donating new or gently used mittens to local charities around the state and show Wisconsin which is the true mitten state. ?The outpouring of enthusiasm and support from Michiganders for our
DETROIT ? Last week, we picked up a story from our content partner, Autoline Daily, that reported General Motors was going to switch suppliers for the batteries in the Chevrolet Volt. But GM said Monday it will not be using batteries from A123 in its Volt, rather in the upcoming EV, the Spark. LG Chem
BLOOMFIELD HILLS ? The 25 percent Michigan Small Business Investment Tax Credit expires on Dec. 31, but if you are an investor and want to learn how to qualify for the credit attend the Great Lakes Angels' meeting Monday night. GLA President David Weaver said he can help high net worth individuals get qualified as