WASHINGTON DC – The National Venture Capital Association Thursday testified before the U.S. House in support of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS Act), the passage of which was supported by the NVCA in 2012. Before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Chairman Scott Garrett (R-NJ), NVCA CEO Bobby
ANN ARBOR - I’ve been traveling around the state recently, speaking to various community groups and service clubs. As usual, when I get in a room with Michiganders, I learn a ton by asking questions: How many are satisfied with the present state of politics in Michigan? How about in the country? (Zero hands go
ROCHESTER - They may be independent, success-driven and tech-savvy, but when it comes to their taxes, Millennials (those born 1982 to 2004) tend to be more apprehensive than older generations about the preparation and filing process, part of that fearfulness has to do with their inexperience, a CPA contends. “While many parents of Millennials did
ANN ARBOR - An international team of engineers and biologists will gain unprecedented insights into how birds fly so efficiently and then turn that knowledge to building unmanned aircraft with shapeshifting wings. These planes should be lighter, faster and dramatically more maneuverable than today's stiff-winged aircraft. Recently awarded a $6 million grant from the Air
EAST LANSING – What does a buck get you these days? A Michigan-based software start-up says an edge on your competition when filling out March Madness brackets. And don't you want to dominate your office NCAA basketball tournament pool? More than $9 billion was wagered on NCAA college basketball brackets last March, according to the
WASHINGTON D.C. - Environmental and conservation groups throughout the Great Lakes region were encouraged by targets for combating Lake Erie algal blooms that were released by US EPA and Environment Canada Monday. The targets outlined represent the current scientific consensus on what is required to prevent toxic and nuisance algal blooms from continuing to plague
EAST LANSING - A new report predicts California would be the state with the largest potential market for legalized Cannabis Products in the United States, while Wyoming would be the smallest. Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio rank among the top 10 largest potential markets. Supported Intelligence, an East Lansing-based software startup, recently partnered with Anderson Economic
LANSING - What is the new Global Cyber Alliance? Why is it important? Here is an exclusive interview with GCA co-founder and chair Will Pelgrin, as well as the new CEO and president of GCA — Phil Reitinger, that explains all. Back in September, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, City of London Police
NOVI - Risk from digital hackers is now endemic through all industries, but few are more prone to seeing its future success impaired than the automotive sector. That’s because, without a secure platform of technology, the connected car industry’s dreams of increased autonomous features leading up to the driverless vehicle will remain just that –
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show wrapped-up two weeks of industry-shaping reveals on its world stage as it welcomed President Obama, top government officials, automotive CEOs and over 800,000 car fans through Cobo Center’s doors. The Sunday finish of 104,263 attendees brought the total ticketed attendance to 815,575 edging out last year’s total
