ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has launched its Virtual Business Advisor, a program offered in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor and the A2Y Chamber. Virtual Business Advisor will officially launch to the public in June. The economic development group also detailed, at its annual meeting, the results of its marketing efforts. $148
GRAND RAPIDS ? BlueGrace Logistics is expanding its footprint in Michigan. The shipping and freight franchisor is seeking those interested in the BlueGrace Logistics franchise opportunity and hopes to begin the interview process within the next couple of months. In 2013, the company increased its footprint by 62 percent, with a 30 percent increase in
BIRMINGHAM - The gorgeous Birmingham Country Club was the setting May 15 for the Michigan Council for Women in Technology 9th Annual Scholarship Awards and Partner Recognition program that celebrated the next generation of women in IT while giving volunteers and sponsors a chance to see their impact first-hand. MCWT President Maru Flores kicked off
TROY - Watch up-and-coming entrepreneurs present their business plans, and then join in the discussion at the Entrepreneurial Initiative of Southeast Michigan Entrepreneurs Forum at Automation Alley May 20. This event will feature companies from Bizdom Detroit. The short presentations are critiqued by attendees, including venture capitalists, angel investors and business professionals, who provide constructive
EAST LANSING - More than 15,000 participants gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in April to demonstrate their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills by going head-to-head with custom-built and programmed robots at the VEX Robotics Championship. Michigan State University sponsored seven of the 16 Michigan High School teams at the competition. The Haslett team
DETROIT - Downtown Detroit's growing tech hub gained additional traction Tuesday as Microsoft announced it will be joining the Madison Block, a burgeoning tech neighborhood known for its open and collaborative work environment. Technical and business experts from Microsoft Ventures will work in the Madison Building to engage with the neighborhood's startup community and develop
TROY - Automation Alley has selected Brett Opel, a senior from Clarkston High School, as its FIRST robotics scholarship recipient for 2014. The scholarship, supported by the Automation Alley Fund, was created to recognize high school seniors involved in FIRST robotics that are interested in pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math course of study
DETROIT ? join MIBB on the Riverfront to network and learn about current Michigan Israel partnerships and deals in the making with featured speaker Yariv Becher Consul for Economic Affairs, The Gov't of Israel Economic Mission to the Midwest. Tour the new U.S. Patent Office at 4:00 pm, prior to the networking event. All participants
EAST LANSING ? The halls of the Michigan State University Engineering building were lined with professionally poised college students sharing their final course projects with peers, industry, and the next generation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skilled workers to celebrate the 20th anniversary of MSU?s Engineering Design Day. More than 600 students, 10 academic
DEARBORN ? Ernst and Young announced that Luther Elliott, President and CEO of Information Systems Resources, is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 Award in the Michigan and Northwest Ohio Region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal