SOUTHFIELD - For the first time in its 114-year history The Engineering Society of Detroit is solidifying its role in Michigan by launching the ESD Institute - a conduit for communication and ideas designed to bring together some of Michigan's most formidable leaders to launch technical and business initiatives addressing private and public policies. The
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched MBusinessLink, its new quarterly e-newsletter for industry. The debut of this inaugural online issue opens another valuable avenue of communication between the University and its extensive network of partners in the business world. MBusinessLink is a publication of the Business Engagement Center. The BEC was established
YPSILANTI - Southeast Michigan entrepreneurs will share their journey to success with aspiring entrepreneurs as the Eastern Michigan University College of Business presents the Sesi Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference on February 13 at the EMU Student Center. The Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization is the local EMU chapter of the national CEO with the mission of aiding students
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic, provider of automated logistics solutions, has introduced Multishuttle, a flexible Automated Storage and Retrieval staging solution for applications that require dynamic, high rate, product sequencing to support order assembly, goods to the person picking, and pick face replenishment. The key attributes of Dematic's Multishuttle include high rate capacity, ability to accommodate
AUBURN HILLS - e-Business solutions provider Osiris Innovations Group has promoted Anthony Bear to senior vice president of business development and operations. The company also has hired Caroline Sessine as director of procurement services. In his new role, Bear is responsible for developing new client partnerships, as well as managing organic opportunities with existing clients.
SOUTHFIELD - Forensics and Anti-Forensic Techniques will be the topic Feb. 19 when the Motor City Chapter of ISSA holds its monthly membership meeting. RSVP deadline is Feb. 16. The presentation - at Cisco Systems, Southfield Office, 2000 Tower, Suite 405, 4th floor, Southfield Town Center - will be made by Justin Peltier, Senior Security
WATERFORD - Kors Engineering is expanding its capabilities by obtaining Developer Certification for Tridium Niagara AX - a software framework and development environment that solves challenges associated with building Internet-enabled products, device-to-enterprise applications and distributed Internet-enabled automation systems. While already providing industry leading capabilities using Tridium systems, Kors Engineering is extending its service offerings with
DETROIT - Is it possible to survive today's business environment as a consultant? John Stout will discuss real-world business essentials for consultants at Wayne State University's TechTown First Friday networking event on Feb. 6. Stout will discuss: How do you get new customers? How do you effectively promote what you can do? What should you
LANSING - The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association contends it is well positioned to help Governor Jennifer Granholm and the State of Michigan to achieve its renewable energy goals as outlined in the governor's state of the state address. "Sustainable energy incentives are the key to growing the renewable energy industry in Michigan," said Jennifer
LANSING - A plan to slash use of coal-fired electric plants, encourage homeowners and small businesses to install energy-saving measures such as furnaces and new windows, weatherize 100,000 homes, change rate-setting standards to reward small-scale solar/wind energy production and a push to upgrade the electric grid were outlined by Governor Jennifer Granholm in her State