LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has reorganized some positions within the agency that became effective this week, including scaling down the number of its vice presidents from 21 to eight. However, as the MEDC continues to work out its strategic plan through the end of the year, MEDC spokesperson Mike Shore warned the
LANSING - Federal action on tariffs, health care and pensions will help domestic manufacturers in their competition against foreign rivals, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and members of the Michigan Congressional delegation said Wednesday following an hour-long meeting in Washington D.C. Among the tangible results of the meeting was a bipartisan letter that the delegation will send
DETROIT ? EDS Corp. CEO Michael Jordan, speaking Tuesday at the Detroit Economic Club, said the IT consulting company?s 8,000 person Michigan headcount will take a hit in 2006 when EDS? 10-year contract with General Motors Corp. expires. He didn?t say by how much. The trend towards using non U.S.-based IT talent, in places like
GRAND RAPIDS ? Quixtar, the eCommerce web site run by the former Amway Corp., posted its third consecutive billion dollar fiscal year, but for the first time in the company?s six-year history, sales and bonus incentives declined. Quixtar, the online presence of Alticor, announced 2005 sales ? for the 12 months ended Aug. 31 ?
LANSING - Two bills touted by Michigan House GOP leaders in August as a way to save consumers at the pump, but then saw no action on the chamber floor for months, could be voted on when the House reconvenes after Thanksgiving break. The legislation (HB 4501, HB 4502) would double fines on gasoline stations
GRAND RAPIDS ? The deadline for the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards is Nov. 25, just ten days away. Five entrepreneurial awards, 10 small business awards and the 50 Companies To Watch In Michigan are up for nomination. The Entrepreneurial Awards include: Small Business Person of the Year Award Exporter of the Year Award Young
SOUTHFIELD ? If there was every yet another reason to join the Michigan Council of Women in Technology it will be to participate in a members only shopping spree in December that includes wine, food and trendy merchandise. The Dec. 6 event is scheduled for 5:30 ? 8:30 pm at SUN Microsystems?s office in Southfield.
LANSING ? The stalemate in the Michigan legislature over whether or not to phase out the Single Business Tax has left the fate of the Venture Michigan Fund in limbo as well. The Venture Michigan would pump nearly $150 million into Venture Capital companies that would in turn invest that money in promising Michigan technology
DETROIT ? Bernice Lopata has been named associate vice president of advancement services and corporate and foundation relations and will spearhead a team of strategists and writers who support the schools and colleges at Wayne State University. Lopata had been executive director of corporate and foundation relations and campaign operations. ?By bringing all the advancement
TROY ? Walsh College has named Troy resident Ronda Johnson, CFRE, as its new Vice President, Chief Development Officer. She will lead the College?s annual fund, special events and major gifts, and will manage the Walsh College Foundation Board of Directors. ?Ronda has assisted our College and the Walsh College Foundation as a consultant for