ANN ARBOR - Your Intellectual Property Protection is critical to short and long term business success. It also will be the focus Oct. 9 of the MIT Enterprise Forum webcast called Intellectual Property Protection: It's more than an NDA. There are many new changes to IP laws that you should stay up on and you
NOVI ? MITechNews.Com readers qualify for a 10 percent discount to attend TiECon Midwest, the premier event for matching entrepreneurs to investors. To qualify for the discount, simply click on TiEConMidwest.Org/registation. Use code mitech2012. You will need to put this code in the "promotion" area when you register. The agenda is below: THURSDAY - October
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, was named an ?Elite? winner for employee enrichment, engagement and retention at the Metropolitan Detroit?s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annual awards competition. This special award recognizes Plex Systems? innovative programs that create a positive and productive workplace.
GRAND RAPIDS ? Davenport University has hired Peg Luy as the University?s new Executive Vice President for Advancement. Luy currently serves as Vice President for Alumni and Development at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. She began her new job at Davenport Oct. 1. ?Peg brings considerable experience to Davenport University,? said Dr. Richard J. Pappas,
DETROIT ? Another sign that the Michigan economy is gaining steam ? the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index for September gained five points from August, suggesting an expanding state economy. The September index was 50.6, up from 45.7 in August, after three declining months before. A PMI value of 50 or more generally suggests an
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