DETROIT - Business Leaders for Michigan released some preliminary findings of its study on the state's metropolitan communities Thursday, finding that while they offer green jobs and product exports, there is also low educational attainment among residents. "The business leaders of our organization recognize the importance of vibrant cities to growing the state's economy and
SAN FRANCISCO - Anonymous is lashing out at the FBI and especially at PayPal, urging users of the electronic payments site to dump their accounts. In its latest "official communique" on behalf of itself and Lulz Security, the hactivist group condemned the FBI for its recent arrests of those charged in connection with hacking attacks
LANSING ?The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Wednesday announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund is awarding $25 million to eight organizations that will support entrepreneurs in launching and growing start-up companies throughout the state. ?Early-stage companies require seed capital and access to a strong network of public and private resources,? said MEDC President and CEO Michael
LANSING - The U.S. Small Business Administration, State of Michigan Retirement Systems, The Dow Chemical Company and InvestAmerica have partnered to provide Michigan businesses with debt and equity funding through the $130 million InvestMichigan! Mezzanine Fund. The fund will invest in lower-middle-market Michigan companies over the next five years. The InvestMichigan! Program funds focus exclusively
DETROIT - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Compuware Corp., DTE Energy, Quicken Loans Inc. and Strategic Staffing Solutions Tuesday announced a five-year, more than $4 million Live Downtown initiative that will provide cash incentives to employees who choose to move to Downtown Detroit and live where they work and play. Live Downtown is a
WARREN - Forty percent of Michigan small business owners say the health of their business improved within the past year, according to a member survey conducted by the Michigan Business and Professional Association and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association. And 61 percent of the respondents believe that their business' health will improve in the
GRAND RAPIDS ? Cyber Styletto is a new novella by a journalist, a writer, and a security expert who have pooled their talents to create an enthralling good read that is future forward and predictive. The facts are based on real vulnerabilities in the way the Internet is constructed. Recent cyber security attacks using sophisticated
DETROIT - Earvin "Magic" Johnson, NBA All Star, former MSU Spartan great and successful entrepreneur, announced in a short, heartfelt address Thursday that he will join Detroit Venture Partners as a general partner. DVP is a Detroit-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies with the goal of locating them in the heart
HOLLAND ? LG Chem Michigan is still seeking qualified candidates for both Technical Operator and Maintenance Technician positions. "We are continuously reviewing the applications and interviewing people," says Jeremy Hagemeyer, Human Resources Manager for LG Chem Michigan Inc. "The job fairs were one way we could introduce ourselves to the community, and the hiring process
NOVI ? The TiEQuest business plan contest originally scheduled for July 30 in Troy has been rescheduled for July 29 in Novi at the Sheraton Hotel. Finalists include: Arborwind LLC - Ann Arbor GCI Global Healthcare - Farmington Hills MitoStem ? Detroit Naan Stop - Ann Arbor Environmental Transportation Solutions, LLC - Grosse Pointe Woods