TROY - New business and export sales for Automation Alley's trade mission participants to Brazil now total $188 million, an increase of $22 million. The total contracts secured by participants have created 1,044 new jobs, both direct and indirect, for Southeast Michigan. ?It?s remarkable what our International Business Services team continues to achieve. A 12
CLARKSON - Although spots for golfing are sold out, tickets are still available for the networking dinner. Time: Dinner registration & cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. Place: Pine Knob Golf Course 5580 Waldon Road Village of Clarkston Dinner-Only Tickets: $55 for MCWT members, $65 for nonmembers Contact Rita Barrios at 313.443.4782 for more information. a>>
NOVI - Red Level Networks is hosting an educational Microsoft event on July 31 at the Microsoft Offices in Southfield to provide a demonstration of Office 365's core components while featuring industry experts to answer questions. This Microsoft Office 365 event will feature a presentation from Mark King, Partner Technology Advisor at Microsoft as well
ANN ARBOR - On July 18 a panel of educational, government, business leaders and venture capitalists will discuss the progress, the opportunities and challenges for start-ups in Michigan to cap off the week of the launch of ICorps at the University of Michigan. Michigan eLab, Menlo Innovations, Ann Arbor SPARK and Bank of Ann Arbor
DETROIT - Inforum has appointed Jacqueline Wiggins to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Based in Detroit, Wiggins oversees the implementation of Inforum?s strategic plan, including statewide programming, affinity groups, industry groups, membership strategy, brand integration and marketing and communications. ?The past two years have been very exciting and challenging for Inforum,? said
ANN ARBOR - Three Michigan companies received investments from the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, totaling $600,000. To date, the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, a collaborative effort of Michigan?s SmartZones to support start-ups? product commercialization, has awarded 75 Michigan companies with seed funding totaling more than $16.5 million. The three companies recently awarded Michigan Pre-Seed Capital
ANN ARBOR - Join the New Enterprise Forum July 26 to hear from a special panel of entrepreneurs who have taken a new look at products, services, and technologies in our everyday world. A fun and inspiring program for entrepreneurs and wannabe's. Panelists: Brad Alan, Founder of Switcheels Alan is commercializing a new design of
TROY - The Michigan state budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, signed last week by Gov. Rick Snyder, includes a $2 million provision for Automation Alley, which will use the funds for business accelerator activities in areas including international trade, defense, manufacturing and entrepreneurship. The budget also includes an additional $500,000 Oakland
COMSTOCK PARK ? James Dean of Schoolcraft lost his wife, Diana, nearly four years ago. This year he decided to do something to keep her memory alive, and introduce her to people who would stumble across the gigantic 4,000-pound granite head rock headstone he had custom etched by Patten Monuments Co. Affixed to the tombstone
LANSING ? The Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Wednesday announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund is targeting to invest up to $9 million to help grow the venture capital industry in Michigan. All applications must be received by July 31 to be considered for award. ?Michigan is a national leader in research and development ?