Events/Announcements

Pure Michigan DREAMJOB Coming To Ford Field In June

LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced the state?s largest ever matchmaking summit to bring Michigan employers with job openings together with skilled and talented people from across the state and around the country at Ford Field in June. Pure Michigan DREAMJOB will take place on June 13 with many of the state?s leading

By |2014-03-24T00:00:00-04:00March 24th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Report Predicts Global Smart Building Tech Revenue To Top $22 Billion By 2017

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. ? A new report from IDC Energy predicts global smart building technology will reach nearly $22 billion in revenue by 2017. After several years of slower-than-expected growth, the smart buildings technology market is expected to grow rapidly as there is increasingly broad market awareness of the business values generated by deploying smart building

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Verizon Wireless To Add 100 Jobs Across Michigan

SOUTHFIELD - Verizon Wireless is adding more than 100 positions in retail and business sales, finance, network and customer service and client care in Michigan. The new positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health care coverage that begins on the first day of employment, and participation in the company's 401 (k) program with a

By |2014-03-24T00:00:00-04:00March 24th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

WSU Offers App Challenge With $5000 Cash Prizes

DETROIT - Wayne State University is challenging students, alumni, faculty and staff to create a mobile app that will help others get the most out of their time on campus with prizes totaling $5000 in cash. Wayne State?s office of economic development is teaming with WSU?s Blackstone LaunchPad program in a first ever competition focusing

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Absopure, Pure Michigan Announce Pure Michigan Moment Facebook Contest

PLYMOUTH ? Absopure and Pure Michigan have announced a Pure Michigan Moment Facebook contest running through April 7 that invites consumers to submit photos of what represents Michigan to them for a chance to win a weekend getaway to one of the state?s greatest vacation destinations, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. The

By |2014-03-19T00:00:00-04:00March 19th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Michigan Chosen For Veteran Hiring Pilot Project

LANSING - Michigan will be one of three states to pilot a new program by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce encouraging businesses to hire veterans. The All States program, run through the Chamber's Hiring Our Heroes program, allows states to highlight their efforts to encourage veteran employment. "This is an exciting program that recognizes the

By |2014-03-19T00:00:00-04:00March 19th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|