Events/Announcements

Chrysler Group To Spend $63 Million On Warren Stamping Plant

AUBURN HILLS - Chrysler Group confirmed Wednesday that it would invest $63 million in its Warren Stamping Plant to expand capacity and install the latest high-speed Servo Tandem Press technology (a 180-inch press line). Construction for the new press line has already begun with production targeted to begin December 2015. The new press line will

By |2014-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25th, 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|

Entrepreneur Assistance, Community Development Projects Win State Approval

LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund approved Tuesday the Entrepreneurial Service Provider Request for Proposals awards as well as two community revitalization projects that will generate more than $15 million in new investment in the state. ?Today?s MSF actions will provide support services to innovative technology startups and bring new vitality and economic opportunities that

By |2014-06-24T00:00:00-04:00June 24th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

LLamasoft Supply Chain Design Conference Breaks Registration Record

ANN ARBOR ? Llamasoft will host its fourth annual customer conference, SummerCon, at the Michigan League in Ann Arbor June 25-27 with more than 550 registrants gathering to learn and network, a record attendance. John Phillips, Senior Vice President of Customer Supply Chain and Global Go-to-Market for PepsiCo, Inc. will present a keynote address on

By |2014-06-23T00:00:00-04:00June 23rd, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

LARA Warns Of Scam Hitting Corporations, Limited Liability Companies

LANSING - The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs on Wednesday issued a statement warning Michigan corporations of a non-governmental entity trying to collect a $59.99 fee to obtain a certificate of good standing, implying such is required to comply with state business formation requirements, but that's not true. "Michigan corporations and limited liability companies

By |2014-06-19T00:00:00-04:00June 19th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Movellus Circuits Wins $25,000 First Prize At GLEQ Biz Plan Competition

YPSILANTI ? Movellus Circuits, the first truly all-digital clock generator technology for the semiconductor market, on Tuesday won the $25,000 first prize in the Emerging Company category of the GLEQ Business Plan Competition Awards. For the first time, the GLEQ awards were held during the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, which brings hundreds of investors from

By |2014-06-17T00:00:00-04:00June 17th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|