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Renewable Power Supporters Urge Retention Of Net Metering

LANSING - As the Michigan Senate Energy and Technology Committee wrapped public testimony on part of its energy policy package, renewable power companies and environmental groups urged that the panel retain the state's current net metering program. Under the bill (SB 438), those producing their own power but still connected to the utility would essentially

By |2015-09-02T00:00:00-04:00September 2nd, 2015|Archive, Politics|

MichBio Job Bank Offers Three Life Science Posts In Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR � The MichBio Job Bank has added three new positions all in Ann Arbor.  Clinical Research Coordinator IClinSite, LLC - Ann Arbor, MI IClinSite is currently seeking a versatile, energetic and outgoing individual to serve as a clinical research coordinator at our site. The position entails implementing simple to moderately complex clinical trials

By |2015-09-02T00:00:00-04:00September 2nd, 2015|Archive, Life Sciences|

Understand Angel Investing, Term Sheets And Other Crucial Aspects Of Startup Capital

MIDLAND - The traditional capital market for startups is broken, but a growing network of angel investors are stepping in to fill the voidof early-stage companies getting funding. Ken Kousky, CEO at MMIC and President of BlueWater Angels, will lead this in-depth workshop on the fundamentals of angel investing and the steps you must take

By |2015-09-02T00:00:00-04:00September 2nd, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur|

Secretary Johnson Cancels Contract For Computer System Upgrades

LANSING - The Michigan Department of State has canceled its contract with Hewlett Packard for its Business Application Modernization project, the company confirmed Wednesday. The project yielded a number of improvements, including moving some services to the Internet. But it also has been running since early in the administration of former Secretary of State Terri

By |2015-09-02T00:00:00-04:00September 2nd, 2015|Archive, Politics|

Web Marketing Strategy for Non-Techies

GRAND RAPIDS - No doubt. Website marketing is a big challenge for most small businesses. However, many people take a far too technical view of the problem which only makes it that much more difficult to solve. As a business owner, or subject matter expert, you may lack the basic understanding of website strategy (or

By |2015-09-01T00:00:00-04:00September 1st, 2015|Archive, Politics|

MI-SBDC Featured Consultant: Millie Chu

ANN ARBOR - Millie Chu is a Business Consultant for the Greater Washtenaw County region at Washtenaw Community College. Her mission is to ignite the fervor in entrepreneurs and leaders today and cultivate leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. It is for that purpose that she has chosen to devote her life to encouraging those to

By |2015-09-01T00:00:00-04:00September 1st, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur|

Automotive Buyout Paves Way For Entrepreneurial Dream

SOUTHFIELD - Crystal Scott's transformation from Chrysler assembly line worker to cookie entrepreneur is one of determination, focus and confidence in her ability to realize a dream that began when she was seven. After taking a buyout from the automaker during the depth of the recession, Scott finished her bachelor degree studies, applied and was

By |2015-09-01T00:00:00-04:00September 1st, 2015|Archive, Politics|

Ignite UX Michigan 2015 September 15

ANN ARBOR - Join UX Michigan for a series of short talks on user experience topics in Ann Arbor September 15. Now in its third year, Ignite UX Michigan gives local speakers a chance to share their knowledge. The event is free, registration is not required, and it is a great opportunity to learn and

By |2015-09-01T00:00:00-04:00September 1st, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur|