LANSING - Legislation that is part of a package of bills expanding the Michigan Economic Growth Authority credits and providing more transparency finally won final passage Thursday from the Michigan Senate. The Senate relented to the House's insistence on removing a credit for a company creating part-time jobs in passing HB 4922 on a 30-4
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has received 13 federal stimulus grants worth $6.8 million for stem cell research - a sign of the state's growing clout since voters last year eased restrictions in the emerging field that seeks treatments and cures for numerous diseases. The Ann Arbor university released the findings Thursday after
LANSING - There is no question that federal stimulus funds spent in the state have been effective, the head of Michigan's recovery office told a Senate subcommittee Wednesday. Republican members of the Senate Appropriations Stimulus Oversight Subcommittee questioned how effective the first round of monies issued and spent under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment
DETROIT - For plug-in electric cars, it's no longer a question of if. It's a question of when and how. After many years of buildup, plug-in vehicles aimed at mainstream buyers are set to come to the market starting next year, reported CNET News.Com. But even with the momentum around plug-ins, many questions remain unanswered
WARREN - The deadline to enter Corp! magazine's Going Green Awards Program is Nov. 6. Self nominations are accepted. This annual program honors those companies and organizations that are leading the way in Michigan�??s green sector. Corp! is Michigan�??s premier business magazine. These awards are cosponsored by MITechNews.Com. Self-nominations are accepted. Nomination deadline is Nov.
DETROIT - Wayne State University School of Business Administration has announced a new global partner for its Adams Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program. Ford Global Technologies, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that manages all aspects of intellectual property for Ford and its brands, WSU. This opportunity will offer a highly entrepreneurial experience for one
GRAYLING - The Crawford County Economic Development Partnership has developed a Business Anniversary Recognition program to distinguish and recognize Crawford County businesses for reaching anniversary milestones. Age symbolizes strength and security, especially in today�??s unpredictable marketplace. The average business operates for less than seven (7) years. Those that last longer certainly have reason to celebrate.
LANSING - It would be against the law to send or read a wireless text message while driving, under legislation a Michigan House committee sent to the full chamber on Thursday, though a police officer could not pull a motorist over just because he or she was texting. If HB 4394 and HB 4370 become
ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce is again bringing popular business marketing author Tony Rubleski of Mind Capture Group to Ann Arbor to assist area business with marketing ideas. Having worked with hundreds of chambers of commerce across the country over the last several years, Tony believes his message is drawing
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration on Wednesday issued the following statement by SBA Administrator Karen Mills on a proposal by President Barack Obama to raise the maximum loan size for SBA-backed loans to small business. �??America�??s 29 million small businesses have been hard hit in this recession. Nine months ago, President Obama sent