LANSING - While observers statewide watched the results of the congressional primary in the 13th District and in legislative seats during Tuesday's primary election, a slaughter took place among local officials in key regions around the state. In almost unprecedented numbers township supervisors and sheriffs were voted out of office in the primary and the
ANN ARBOR - The second Encore Career Forum convened by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center and other partnering organizations on Aug. 22 will explore options for purpose-driven work in education, health care, nonprofits, small business and social entrepreneurship. Washtenaw Community College was one of 10 community colleges nation-wide, and the only one
GRAND RAPIDS - America's Small Business Development Center Network, at its 28th Annual Conference in September, will recognize Sienna Mavima as Michigan's Star Performer. The ASBDC's State Stars are SBDC employees exhibiting exemplary performance while making a significant contribution to their state SBDC program. This individual must also show a strong commitment to small business.
LIVONIA - This workshop provides the business owner an in-depth look at the essentials of using financial information to make effective decisions about improving their business performance. Who should attend: CEOs of businesses with at least three years of financial history who want to have a better understanding of how financial statements can inform their
TROY - Tables are going fast for the Celebrate Michigan Expo Sept. 29 at the Hilton in Troy. MiTechNews readers don�??t want to miss this opportunity to showcase their products and services and get $50 off an exhibit table as well. The package includes a table valued at $300 for only $250 and includes 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Robotics and Autonomous Technologies Conference on Aug. 11, where academic, industry and government officials will discuss current robotics projects and future opportunities for southeastern Michigan, will feature more than 60 robotics researchers from Michigan universities including the University of Michigan. U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) is among the speakers. The
NEW YORK - For the past two years, venture capitalists have been betting on social media start-ups with an enthusiasm reminiscent of the dot-com heyday. Now that the economic downturn has somewhat cooled early stage investing, some venture capitalists say there's no better time to take a longer-term view. So what's on the horizon? CNET
TROY - Automation Alley, in an effort to assist its members with networking and creating business relationships, has created a new member benefit - its own LinkedIn user group. LinkedIn, a social networking tool, can be used to discover inside connections for business opportunities, re-connect with past and present colleagues, and get answers from experts
TROY - Automation Alley recently invested $600,000 to assist three Southeast Michigan companies develop their innovative technologies and businesses. The following companies were the selected recipients: Cargo Solutions Group LLC (Sterling Heights): Cargo Solutions Group offers aftermarket consumers a solution to the problem of pickup truck box utility by providing a product which both protects
GRAND RAPIDS - Information technology consulting company C/D/H has named a Microsoft Unified Communications Voice Partner - meaning the company is now qualified to deploy Microsoft unified communications technologies, such as Exchange Unified Messaging and Office Communications Server, including audio, video, and Web conferencing, and VoIP. �??Unified Communications is the next big wave of technology