Ann ARBOR - A Michigan start up is developing a timely technology that will allow anyone to keep electronic copies or their medical records. Well SPINN Personal Health Records can do just that. SPINN was a showcase presenter at the April 16 meeting of the New Enterprise Forum. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR - Ventech, maker of a revolutionary rapid heating system known as the Liquid Heat Generator, can provide almost instant heat for school buses, reducing fuel consumption, and idle time. But the potential applications go into many other vehicles as well. To learn more about this innovative Michigan start up, a keynote presenter at
WARREN - The National Automotive Center, part of the US Army's sprawling TACOM command in Warren, Michigan, is launching a reorganization that will realign NAC into two distinct groups. The Energy/Alternative Energy Group will be an integral piece in TARDEC's role as a hub of energy excellence. The Industry, Government, Academia and International Group's focus
REDMOND, Wa. - Microsoft Corp. is in discussions with Verizon Wireless to launch a touch-screen multimedia cellphone on the carrier's network early next year, in a bid to compete with Apple Inc.'s iPhone, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. Microsoft's project, which is code-named "Pink," is aiming to produce a phone
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan will reach out to the business community on May 11 in a town-hall style meeting to focus on ways both groups can collaborate. Partnership for an Innovation Economy will focus on ways the University can strengthen collaborations with the business community. The event features two panel discussions, a
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan will be home to a $19.5-million Energy Frontier Research Center that will explore new materials to better convert solar energy to electricity, the White House announced. It is one of 46 centers announced across the nation and one of two in Michigan. The other is Michigan State University's
LANSING - While General Motor's warning that it would file for bankruptcy before June 1 if the U.S. government does not find its restructuring plan sufficient was one more reminder of the deadly serious stakes the state is playing for, officials have been working on a potential forecast on what the state's fiscal situation would
ANN ARBOR - Companies from Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, and Canada will comprise the 32 emerging and growth business ventures slated to present over two days in May at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium to an audience of more than 450 investors from across the country. The Symposium highlights innovation in growth sectors
TROY - Are you looking for new markets to sell your products and services? If so, join Automation Alley for its next trade mission to Toronto and Montreal from July 13-17. Targeted industries on the mission include: Aerospace and defense Automotive components and service equipment Biotechnology/life sciences (including medical devices and equipment) Computer software and
DETROIT - Anil Gupta, a trade expert, author and professor, will talk about strategies for leveraging the world's fastest growing economies - India and China -? at the May 28 meeting of The Indus Entrepreneurs. The TiE Community will join him to hear ideas from his new book, Getting China and India Right Strategies for