NEW YORK - Three in five economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to resume large-scale purchases of securities in the face of a deteriorating economic outlook but, by a 3-to-2 margin, most of them also think that would be a mistake. The survey showed economists continuing to cut their
FARMINGTON HILLS - The Detroit chapter of TiE also known as Talent, Ideas, Enterprise presents annual TiE Midwest 20 Startup Awards 2010 at TiECon Midwest annual conference to be held at The Henry Dearborn, October 28 and 29. Nomination deadline is Sept. 23. TiECon Midwest 2010 is an entrepreneurial conference, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, venture
ANN ARBOR ? Entrepreneurs who want to be matched to a coach in the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest business-plan writing contest need to apply by Oct. 15. GLEQ Executive Director Diane Durance said any entrepreneur applying after that date will be on their own to develop a six-page executive summary, which is due no later
BATTLE CREEK ? The Totally Technology Series kicks off its fall classroom seminars Sept. 21 at Miller College with Open Source Technology Management. The free and low-cost technology training courses are designed to help professionals and organizations grow within today's market of interactivity. The classrooms and computer labs are located at Miller College, which is
WARREN - The National Science Foundation is awarding Macomb a $1.4 million grant to support the college's work focused on the growing opportunities that relate to the electrification of the automobile. The initial grant covers a two-year period, with NSF expecting to provide another $1.5 million for an additional two years of funding, contingent on
LANSING - Governor Jennifer Granholm Thursday announced an upcoming conference with Japanese officials to discuss the importance of economic development, and also to share mutual efforts to promote more investment and job creation both in Michigan and Japan. The 42nd Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference will be held September 12 -14 at the Renaissance Center
SOUTHFIELD - The Great Lakes Chapter of the MIT Enterprise Forum, the Great Lakes Entrepreneurs' Quest, and TiE Detroit brings you the 2010-2011 Savvy Entrepreneur series. The series provides early to mid-stage technology entrepreneurs with guidance on key topics that all startups must navigate to realize success. Bring your best questions and thorniest challenges to
REDMOND, Wa. - With court backing and a novel use of a civil procedure, Microsoft appears to be close to obliterating the Waledac spam botnet, changing the way online criminal operations are defeated. A magistrate judge in federal court in Virginia is expected to recommend within days that the judge hearing Microsoft's case grant a
ROCHESTER ? MI Green Team is hosting a meeting Sept. 23 at the Mind, Body & Spirits Restaurant that will include a short presentation on green business practices. Following the meeting, there will be plenty of time for networking and sharing with other area green/wellness business owners. Green drinks will be offered at Happy Hour
ANN ARBOR - LA2M is pleased to announce Monday Night Football announcer and FIFA 2010 World Cup ABC Host Mike Tirico as the featured presenter at Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing on October 20. Mike will be sharing his insight into the marketing of the World Cup and the rise of soccer in the US at