TROY - Join Automation Alley for Global Outlook in Aerospace and Defense, a conference on the shifting landscape in global aerospace and defense spending trends, April 23, from 8 a.m. to noon at Automation Alley Headquarters. The conference, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Macomb County and the Michigan District Export Council, aims
LANSING - On a vote of 106-3, the Michigan House on Wednesday approved a nearly $27 million supplemental budget that will fund land acquisition and development projects under the Natural Resources Trust Fund. The full House acted on SB 780 after the House Appropriations Committee reported the bill unanimously. The revenue in the bill is
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is seeking input on a redesign of its website. The department is looking for both members of the general public and those involved in regulated industries to provide feedback on the current site and on proposed changes. And it is willing to pay for the time participants
ANN ARBOR ? The deadline to sign up for the Spring 2014 Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest Business Plan Competition is March 31 at 5 p.m. Participants will be matched with a coach, get investor feedback and have until May 14 to work on their submissions. Deadline for Sign Up is Monday, March 31, 5. p.m.
LANSING - Discussion on a bill to eliminate the state's 10 percent cap on energy competition continued in the House Energy and Technology Committee on Tuesday with DTE Energy's president saying rates will not decrease under the bill and innovation in the field will halt in Michigan. Steve Kurmas, president and chief operating officer of
LANSING - Retail sales in Michigan showed a slight improvement, officials with the Michigan Retailers Association said Wednesday. James Hallan, president of the association, said even with the increase retail sales are still struggling in Michigan because of the severe winter weather. The association said 42 percent of retailers reported increased sales during February while
SAN FRANCISCO - Customers aren't the only ones still dealing with fallout from the Target hack. Two banks have reportedly filed a lawsuit against Trustwave, claiming the security firm didn't do enough to stop the Target data breach. Trustmark National Bank and Green Bank N.A. have sued Trustwave, arguing that the company, which provides security
DETROIT - Career decisions you make today can help you stand out as a corporate board candidate tomorrow. Join Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, author of The Board Game, for a lively discussion on the undeniable business case for having more women corporate directors at the decision-making tables of America's public companies. HOW SMART WOMEN BECOME CORPORATE DIRECTORS
DETROIT ? Emily Hay shares 9 tips for small business to clean their social media profiles. Author Joe Bastian is moving his book about the sinister Detroit legend of Le Nain Rouge from the printed page to an online graphic novel. Carl Winans, producer and digital storyteller, explains the process. MITechNews Editor Mike Brennan reports
MASON ? The deadline to apply to exhibit at the Michigan Energy Fair is March 31. The 2014 Michigan Energy Fair will be held on June 27-28 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason. The Fair will be the 14th statewide energy fair sponsored by Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association. The Fair is the biggest