KALAMAZOO - About 45 healthcare leaders from Southwest Michigan and the State of Michigan met Jan. 8 to explore technology opportunities for a planned Southwest Michigan Health Information Exchange. Five IT equipment and service providers -- Axolotl, Covisint, eClinicalWorks, GE Healthcare and Medicity - showcased technology capable of linking healthcare providers throughout Berrien, Branch, Cass,
WASHINGTON - Entrepreneurs can take advantage of new, free online training and other resources offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist them during this period of economic recovery. The SBA offers a variety of online courses to assist small businesses in more effectively managing their firms in the current economy. The new course
SOUTHFIELD - Advanced propulsion technology is becoming a critical area in the automotive industry. In response to the demand for skilled professionals to fill job opportunities in that field, the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) along with General Motors Corporation and Michigan Technological University have teamed up to help Michigan's displaced automotive engineers re-train, re-tool
TRAVERSE CITY - Appia Communications announced Tuesday that The Gatestone Group of Columbus, Ohio, has joined Appia's nationwide network of partners. Appia provides managed IT and telecommunications services to small and midsize companies and organizations. "Our partnership with Gatestone is a great fit," said Jason Ulm, Appia's vice president of sales. "We can offer customers
LANSING - Legislation paving the way for expansion of Cobo Center in Detroit, in an effort to improve the facility and maintain the North American International Auto Show there, was signed into law by Governor Jennifer Granholm on Friday. "The Cobo expansion not only marks a new chapter for one of Detroit's iconic meeting places,
LANSING - Governor Jennifer Granholm is apparently beginning the process of a massive overhaul of state government to "transform" it so government is more flexible and responsive to new economic realities, sources have said. She may make the restructuring announcement part of her State of the State address on February 3. While details are sketchy,
WASHINGTON �?? An alternative energy Windspire, which will soon be manufactured in Manistee, was visible by President Barack Obama from the steps of the Capitol that showcased Michigan made products to the world. The Windspire, developed by Nevada based Mariah Power will be manufactured in Manistee through a partnership with Mastech Technologies. Operations are expected
ANN ARBOR - The MPowered Career Fair is right around the corner. If your technology or life science company is looking for super-smart, full- or part-time student-power - you'll find it at the University of Michigan on Feb. 11. This event is designed specifically for small businesses to connect with U-M students for both full-time
ANN ARBOR - Learn how to take control of your destiny at the Association of Women in Computing Ann Arbor Chapter Entrepreneurship Roundtable Dinner Meeting on Jan. 28. The purpose of the roundtable is to spark ideas for entrepreneurship as an alternative to employment and provide an opportunity for a lively discussion on aspects to
PONTIAC - Join Automation Alley for the 2009 State of the Alley annual meeting, where Alley officials will discuss 2008 accomplishments, distribute the 2008 Annual Report and discuss what is ahead for Automation Alley. This is a members-only event. Date: Tuesday, January 27 Time: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Location: Centerpoint Marriott, 3600 Centerpoint Parkway Pontiac