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Automation Alley Trade Mission To Brazil Starts Saturday

TROY - This Saturday, Automation Alley will be traveling with a delegation of Southeast Michigan business, government and education leaders to Brazil for its upcoming trade mission to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Six companies from across the region will be in attendance, including: 3-Dimensional Services Group (Rochester Hills): provides rapid prototyping services that

By |2008-10-14T00:00:00-04:00October 14th, 2008|Archive, Automation Alley|

The Sharper Image, HoMedics Sign $540 Million Licensing Agreement

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP - The Sharper Image on Monday announced the signing of a $540 million, five-year licensing agreement with HoMedics, the world's leading manufacturer of personal health, wellness and relaxation products. The comprehensive agreement covers the use of The Sharper Image brand and intellectual property across a broad range of product categories. HoMedics has been

By |2008-10-14T00:00:00-04:00October 14th, 2008|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Granholm Renews Call For Reduction In Michigan Business Tax Surcharge

LANSING - Governor Jennifer Granholm expressed wariness on Tuesday about re-opening a wide-ranging debate on the state's tax structure, but renewed her own proposal for a reduction in the Michigan Business Tax surcharge as part of the payoff from savings achieved through changes in prisoner sentencing policies. She also said she is looking at the

By |2008-10-14T00:00:00-04:00October 14th, 2008|Archive, Politics/Government|

What It Takes To Become An Entrepreneur

DETROIT - Think you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? Brian Hirn president of GallagherRains benefit specialist, is a serial entrepreneur. He's been in the trenches from startup to exit and knows what it takes to join this elite club. Hirn was the final speaker at E2Detroit, the day-long entrepreneurs conference held last

By |2008-10-14T00:00:00-04:00October 14th, 2008|Archive, Podcasts (TechTown)|

GLEQ Fall 2008 Deadline Oct. 31

ANN ARBOR - If you're an entrepreneur and serious about attracting potential investors, you'll want to enter the fall 2008 Great Lakes Entrepreneur�??s Quest Business Plan writing contest. Only a solid business plan will catch the eye of angel investors and venture capitalists. GLEQ Executive Director talks about what GLEQ contestants need to know, and

By |2008-10-14T00:00:00-04:00October 14th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

TechKnow Forum 2008 – Recharging Michigan Alternative Energy Future

ANN ARBOR - Concerned about the future of Michigan's auto industry and our economy? Can Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles and the Smart Grid be the solution to our economic downturn? TechKnow Forum 2008: ReCharging Michigan on Oct. 23 at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus will address these issues, along with a world problem

By |2008-10-14T00:00:00-04:00October 14th, 2008|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

U.S. To Buy Stakes In Nation’s Largest Banks

WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is expected to take stakes in the nation's top financial institutions as part of a wide-ranging effort to restore confidence to the battered banking system, following similar moves by European governments that sent global stock markets soaring. As part of its new plan, the government is set to buy preferred

By |2008-10-13T00:00:00-04:00October 13th, 2008|Archive, Events/Announcements|

MSU Study: Obama Could Win Electoral College Landslide

EAST LANSING - With little more than three weeks to go before the November 4 election, the latest Outlook from the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University shows that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is cresting on a potential Electoral College landslide. The latest study shows that if the election

By |2008-10-13T00:00:00-04:00October 13th, 2008|Archive, Events/Announcements|