ANN ARBOR - Most states have graduated licensing for teen drivers, but such programs should be even more restrictive, according to a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. "Motor vehicle crashes are the greatest single health threat to teens," said UMTRI researcher C. Raymond Bingham. "Little or no positive change has occurred
PLEASANT RIDGE ? Online promotions agency ePrize has promoted Alesya Opelt to vice president of marketing. As vice president of marketing, Opelt is responsible for leading ePrize?s marketing initiatives, public relations activities and internal and external events for the company?s offices in Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago and London. Opelt has been with
KALAMAZOO ? NephRx, a biotechnology company developing products for the treatment of kidney failure and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, has become the fifth investment by the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund. No dollar amount was disclosed. The company is located in the Southwest Michigan Innovation Center in Western Michigan University?s Business Technology and
LANSING - Though officials with the Michigan Department of State are still reviewing the new rules unveiled Friday for implementing the federal REAL ID act, they said they were encouraged by initial descriptions that the rules would be easier to implement than prior proposals. The rules outline the security measures states must include in new
DETROIT - The Automotive X PRIZE, which was created to help break the world?s addiction to oil and stem the effects of climate control, has released at the North American International Auto Show a Request For Proposal to US cities interested in hosting stages of the race competition in 2009-2010. The Automotive X PRIZE is
LANSING - Legislation creating a border development and protection authority within the Michigan Department of Transportation - and providing it with the ability to collect tolls on public or private ports of entry to cover oversight costs - will soon be redrafted to simply establish the entity and have it develop a state strategy for
DETROIT ? Computer software giant Compuware Corp said it expects its fiscal third-quarter earnings will fall about a third below Wall Street estimates when its third fiscal quarter results are announced Jan. 24. The company said its profit and sales were affected by a high ratio of "ratable versus upfront recognition" for new software licenses.
LAS VEGAS - General Motors' latest concept car is a Cadillac that could get 300 miles on a single tank and has nearly all the eco-friendly features you can think of in these increasingly GreenTech times. The Provoq - the first concept car to get its premiere at CES - runs on a hydrogen fuel
LANSING - Supporters of a Michigan ballot proposal that would require the Legislature to work on health care issues in the framework of an affordable and comprehensive system officially kicked off their statewide petition signature campaign Tuesday while Gov. Jennifer Granholm joined the coalition in backing the measure. Granholm said the proposal, which needs more
ANN ARBOR ? Chris Holman, Small Business Advocate for the Michigan Economic Development Corp., will again emcee the ACE program Jan. 17 at Washtenaw Community College. Showcase presentation will be made by Dave Morin, CEO of Cielo MedSolutions. ACE's Lead Sponsor is Butzel Long. For the eighth year, entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations from across