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Automation Alley Partners With SME On The June The BIG M Manufacturing Event

TROY - Automation Alley is once again partnering with the Society of Manufacturing Engineering this summer to sponsor THE BIG M, a three-day, international manufacturing event in June at the COBO Center in Detroit. THE BIG M is expected to draw more than 5,000 creative thinkers in manufacturing from across the globe and will showcase

By |2015-04-01T00:00:00-04:00April 1st, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Gartner Says Mobile App Adoption Is Maturing As Usage Mellows

STAMFORD, Conn. - The mobile apps marketplace is maturing as users declare themselves satisfied with current engagement rates. As users integrate apps more deeply into their lives, app providers will need to stay one step ahead and focus their development, marketing and branding more intensely toward retention strategies. "After eight years of searching for, downloading

By |2015-04-01T00:00:00-04:00April 1st, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index Rises Sharply In March

DETROIT - The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index climbed to 64.5 in March, improving upon February?s finish of 56.0. The three month PMI average remains essentially unchanged at 56.9. A PMI value above 50 generally suggests economic growth. ?The March survey showed a powerful surge in economic activity,? said Nitin Paranjpe, a supply chain faculty

By |2015-04-01T00:00:00-04:00April 1st, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

MCWT ConnectNet eLearning Webinar: The Apple Car – What it Means for the Auto Industry And You

SOUTHFIELD - Rumors of an Apple car have big implications for the auto industry. It spells potential disruption. Whether Apple sells a car or not, they've opened the flood gates on possibilities for new opportunities in and around cars. Mark Phillips will present research during a Michigan Council of Women In Technology Lunch & Learn

By |2015-04-01T00:00:00-04:00April 1st, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Knights Templar Easter Sunrise Service To Be Held At Grand Rapids Home For Veterans

GRAND RAPIDS ? The Grand Rapids Veterans Home will provide the setting Sunday April 5 for the fifth annual Community Sunrise Memorial Service hosted by the DeMolai Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar of Grand Rapids. A color guard from A Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines in Grand Rapids will present the US flag and a

By |2015-03-30T00:00:00-04:00March 30th, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

State Issues RFP For Developers To Rebuild Travel Michigan Website

LANSING ? If you want a crack at rebuilding the official Travel Michigan website, the state has issued a Request For Proposals. The deadline is April 27. The RFP came from the Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Monday. ?Michigan.org is one of the nation?s premier travel and tourism websites. Through this

By |2015-03-30T00:00:00-04:00March 30th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|