TROY - Michigan auto supplier Cadence Innovation filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganization in a Delaware Federal Bankruptcy Court, citing a changing US auto market driven by high gasoline prices that have changed vehicle segment mixes. The US-based operations consist of six active manufacturing plants plus various support facilities, all located in Michigan and Indiana.
LANSING ? Citizens Protecting Michigan?s Constitution have filed documents with the court arguing the ballot proposal does not meet the constitutional definition of an initiated amendment and arguing two justices not recuse themselves from hearing the case. In its appeal, Reform Michigan Government Now asked Justices Stephen Markman and Robert Young Jr. to recuse themselves
LANSING - Fewer students took the SAT tests in 2008, but they scored better than the year prior, according to reports released Tuesday - Michigan students again outscored the national average. If you are inspired and ready to take the examination, read the guide on heres how to register by ExamGenius - a place where
LANSING - While much of the legislative focus these days is given to an energy package that deals with electric customer choice and a renewable portfolio standard, there is legislation pending in committees that would provide tax incentives for consumers to purchase hybrid vehicles. The measures (HB 5603 , HB 6028 , HB 6384 and
LANSING - U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Delaware), the presumptive Democratic vice-presidential nominee, is a safe, reinforcing pick that will not force the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain, to change his criteria in choosing a running mate, said several political consultants contacted by Gongwer News Service. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's choice of Biden, announced
LANSING - A draft series of potential ergonomic standards, that business organizations have warned could be devastating to business development in Michigan, have now gone to two state commissions for review. At a joint meeting of the General Industry Safety Standards Commission and the Occupational Health Standards Commission, the proposed standards on the ergonomics standards
TROY - Tech networking group ConnecTech has opened the submissions process for its new awards program, which replaces the former ICE Awards. Submission deadline is Sept. 19. Four categories are offered this year: Web Copywriting, Web Application Development, Graphic Design and Blogging. Ken Theis, CIO for the State of Michigan, will be speaking about current
SOUTHFIELD - The second annual Tech x 2 Expo = LTU + OU, a joint career expo of Oakland University and Lawrence Technological University, will be held on the Lawrence Tech campus Sept. 30. Employers seeking college students majoring in engineering, computer science and technology disciplines will have the opportunity to meet a wide variety
BIRMINGHAM - ChangeScape, a healthcare strategy firm, has been awarded a $580,000 grant by The Michigan Department of Community Health and Information Technology to develop the technical specifications, business plan and community support to implement a Health Information Exchange in Southwest Michigan in Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. This
DETROIT- NEW has announced a grant of $50,000 from the McGregor Fund for BoardConnect, its comprehensive board development program. Focusing on Detroit and the tri-county area, the grant will support NEW's work to build and diversify the pool of nonprofit board candidates in the area and to connect candidates with nonprofits in need of their