LANSING - As the national and state economy began to sputter in spring, so did the optimism Michigan residents showed a few months earlier, according to the latest results from the State of the State Survey conducted by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University. In winter, 60 percent of
ANN ARBOR - The Heathcare Network that serves Veterans Administration hospitals in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois has been named one of the nation's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems by a publication of the American Hospital Association. The association?s magazine, Hospitals and Health Networks, said hospitals that embrace technology demonstrate better patient satisfaction and
LANSING - Lt. Governor Brian Calley said Thursday that there are other ways to authorize the construction of a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, in the event the Legislature does not pass the bills the Snyder administration has proposed. "This bridge will happen. There's a lot of ways the bridge can happen," he
SOUTHFIELD ? The Michigan Council of Women in Technology are hosting a Connect-Net event Aug.9 called Nonprofits and You: Assessing the Personal and Professional Benefits of Being Involved with a nonprofit organization. Nonprofit organizations serve an important role in our society and economy. Whether you work in the nonprofit industry, volunteer or contribute to one
LANSING - President Barack Obama will be in Holland on August 11 to visit the Johnson Controls Incorporated advanced battery facility, the White House announced Thursday. The goal of the tour, officials said, is to highlight the technology that could allow automobile manufacturers to meet new fuel economy standards. Obama will also focus on the
ANN ARBOR - Medical device maker Hygieia recently received $1.5 million from Oakwood Medical Investors, a physician-managed venture fund in St. Louis, Missouri. Hygieia has developed the Diabetes Insulin Guidance System, a handheld device that helps insulin-takers effectively manage their diabetes. DIGS adjusts insulin dosage weekly, to help patients get better. The investment comes on
ANN ARBOR - Ted Dacko, former CEO of HealthMedia, has agreed to become CEO of a Connecticut-based budgeting software startup, but he doesn't plan to leave Michigan right away. Dacko is credited with helping to rescue Ann Arbor-based software firm HealthMedia from financial troubles and leading the company to a blockbuster sale to Johnson &
JACKSON - As a result of strong customer interest, Consumers Energy's energy efficiency incentive program for electric business customers has reached its 2011 energy savings goal. But the utility will still receive applications to the program for this year on a waitlist basis. Natural gas business customers still may apply for 2011 incentives from the
DETROIT - Matthew W. Seeger has been named dean of the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, effective August 1. Seeger was appointed interim dean of the college in August 2010. "It's an honor to lead such a distinguished group of artists, scholars and critics," said Seeger. "The college is one of the most
TROY ? Walsh College will host its Open Source free monthly meeting Aug. 13 to teach the public web development design and techniques. This month Open Source will feature the Founder and Managing Member of The Movie Insider LLC, Brian Renner. Renner?s presentation, Keys to a Successful Online Business, is geared towards those who have