Events/Announcements

Ferber To Sell SaaS Software Suite To Build Business For 16 Grandchildren

ROCHESTER HILLS - Fred Ferber built a number of successful corporations on the strength of a business distribution software suite that provides comprehensive business intelligence. Now he?s selling his Conveyorware ?All-in-One? Business Distribution SaaS Software Suite and plans to use the proceeds to build a company for his 16 grandchildren. What is Conveyorware? A complete

By |2014-07-08T00:00:00-04:00July 8th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

AT&T Announces It Has 95 Open Job Positions In The State

DETROIT - AT&T Wednesday announced the company will hire workers for 95 jobs in the state, including 59 new jobs. The positions will be primarily focused on call center staffing, retail opportunities and technicians and are a result of AT&T?s continued investment in Michigan to support both wireline and wireless network customers. ?AT&T continues to

By |2014-07-03T00:00:00-04:00July 3rd, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Study: Michigan Funding For Roads, Education, Police, Environment Will Mean Jobs

LANSING - State budget cuts in a variety of key areas have cut into the state's ability to attract new jobs, a report released Monday by the Michigan Economic Center said. The report, Michigan Dream at Risk, highlighted cuts to education, transportation, environmental programs and local revenue sharing, and the effects of those cuts on

By |2014-06-30T00:00:00-04:00June 30th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Snyder Signs Fiscal 2015 State Budget

LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder has signed the Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget with essentially no changes from what passed the Legislature. The omnibus budget (HB 5313 , PA 252) provides $37.38 billion gross, $8.59 billion General Fund. Among the highlights is $194.8 million for Detroit as part of its bankruptcy settlement; $46.6 million for 100

By |2014-06-30T00:00:00-04:00June 30th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Beverly Hills Cop Returning To Michigan

LANSING ? Beverly Hills Cop, starring Eddie Murphy, is coming back to Detroit and the surrounding communities after getting approved for a film incentive from the state. The movie is slated for release in March 2016. ?We are excited to welcome Axel Foley and the Beverly Hills Cop franchise back to Michigan,? said Margaret O?Riley,

By |2014-06-26T00:00:00-04:00June 26th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Aereo Loses Court Challenge – Tiny Antennas Violates Cable Copyright Law

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that online TV service Aereo, backed by media mogul Barry Diller, violates copyright law by using tiny antennas to provide subscribers with broadcast network content via the Internet. On a 6-3 vote, the court handed a victory to the four major TV broadcasters and cast Aereo's

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

$5000 MobiPrize Offered For Mobility Tech That Helps State Economy

DETROIT - The University of Michigan Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Research and Transformation initiative, announced it is seeking applications for the $5,000 MobiPrize for Michigan Entrepreneurs who, through their innovative new mobility technology, service, product, or infrastructure venture, are contributing to the Michigan region and economy. The application deadline is July 7. Honoring entrepreneurial ventures

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Michigan Health Connect, Great Lakes Health Information Merge

MACKINAC ISLAND - Michigan Health Connect and Great Lakes Health Information Exchange have merged to form Great Lakes Health Connect, one of the nation?s largest providers of health information exchanges. The merger allows hospitals, physicians and other medical professionals to quickly and securely share the health records of more than 5 million people. Organization officials

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

MEDC-Backed Crowdfunding Program Takes Applications July 9

LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Wednesday announced a groundbreaking crowdfunding and matching grant initiative to help drive private equity-funded projects in Michigan. The application process begins July 9. Public Spaces Community Places, a collaborative effort of MEDC, the Michigan Municipal League, and Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity, is the first program of its kind

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|