ANN ARBOR ? If you want to compete in Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest's fall competition, you have until Oct. 15 to register. But you don't have to submit the executive summary of your business plan until December. ?We have more educational programs for participants,? said Executive Director Diane Durance. ?We feature the Ask The Expert
LANSING - The independent nonprofit Citizens Research Council on Friday released its analysis of the proposal to require a statewide vote to build any new international border crossing, noting that some vague language could extend that provision to any new bridge or tunnel project in the state. The proposal's language specifically defines "new international bridges
TROY- Jake Sigal, founder and CEO of Livio Radio, was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Automation Alley Awards Gala Sept. 28, one of five presented by Michigan's largest technology business association. Sigal started Livio Radio in 2008 with a $10,000 loan from his parents. Today, he is an accredited entrepreneur and CEO of
LANSING - After completing his second trip there in as many years in office, Governor Rick Snyder said he expects the growing economy in China will mean business opportunities for Michigan. Snyder and officials from 21 Michigan businesses spent 10-days in China visiting a variety of communities and meeting with government and business officials there.
LANSING ? The Michigan Strategic Fund approved the first Center of Innovation in Michigan, renewal of the State Trade and Export Program, Entrepreneurial Service Provider Request for Proposals awards, a Michigan Business Development Program incentive, a General Motors MEGA amendment and a brownfield work plan. ?The Michigan Strategic Fund approved a wide range of projects
DETROIT ? Challenge Detroit has launched its first Team Challenge focused on innovation in business and economics. The Challenge Detroit fellows will work with Matrix Human Services to develop an economic impact study which will measure the economic contribution of Matrix's Osborn Center to assist in developing a major capital campaign. The Osborn Center works
TROY- Automation Alley named nine companies from Southeast Michigan that will participate in a domestic trade mission to the Association of the United States Army 2012 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C. Oct. 22?24. ?These companies will be representing Southeast Michigan while showcasing their defense-related products, services and technologies to senior military officials, decision
LANSING - Trade with Canada increased in July over the prior July, but not enough to keep Michigan ahead of Illinois, the U.S. Department of Transportation said in a report released Thursday. Michigan had $4.56 billion in trade with Canada in July, a 0.7 percent increase from July 2011. But Illinois had $4.89 billion in
SOUTHFIELD ? Managed services provider Secure-24 Inc. has invited the public to its Talent Fair Oct. 23, where job candidates can learn about the company and apply for more than 70 open positions. The Secure-24 Talent Fair is on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the company?s headquarters, 26955 Northwestern Highway in
DETROIT ? Google is partnering with Women 2.0 to bring Founder Friday to Detroit on Nov. 16 in an effort to ignite local emerging businesses and technology. Women 2.0 is a media company offering content, community and conferences for aspiring and current women innovators in technology. Google and Women 2.0 will invest in activities that