LANSING ? Michigan Legislation requiring online retailers with a presence in Michigan to collect the 6 percent sales tax is getting a new boost from Governor Rick Snyder, who in the past has said the first action on the issue should come from the federal government. Bills pending on the House floor since September (HB
ANN ARBOR - More than a dozen business ideas were named winners of startup funding and grants totaling $113,000 by the University of Michigan?s Ross School of Business. The grants came under various programs ? the 31st annual Michigan Business Challenge, Applebaum Dare to Dream Grants, Mayleben Family Venture Shaping Grants. Stewart Thornhill, executive director
LANSING ? In addition to receiving eight Adrian Awards, Pure Michigan was recognized tonight by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International as having the Best in Show for Public Relations. The Adrian Awards acknowledge successful marketing, digital media and public relations efforts executed throughout the year. Pure Michigan won the Best in Show recognition
SOUTHFIELD - Randall J. Peck is the newest addition to the Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP. Peck concentrates his practice in worldwide patent preparation and prosecution, as well as on freedom-to-operate opinion work, primarily for clients in the chemical arts. His practice includes pre-litigation counseling, portfolio management, patent
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan said it supports legislation that would guarantee 100 percent reimbursement to local governments for local services as part of efforts to reform Michigan?s uncompetitive tax on business equipment. ?For the first time in more than a century, the vast majority of Michigan's small businesses did not have
TROY - Have you registered for Automation Alley?s Technology Industry Outlook Luncheon? Don?t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join Southeast Michigan?s business community as we discuss the true story of our region?s technology economy. What does the future hold for our region's innovation-led industries and technology-related growth? How does Southeast Michigan stack up
TROY ? Automation Alley, one of Southeast Michigan?s largest and oldest technology marketing groups, opened the Automation Alley Lifecycle Management Center at Oakland University Feb. 20 at a press event attended by technology business leaders from across the region. Located inside OU INC, the Center ? in partnership with Siemens, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
NOVI - In its 17th year, the Energy Conference & Exhibition conference is the largest event of its kind in Michigan. More than 1,000 attendees will be there May 6 representing facility managers and building planners from industries ranging from automotive manufacturers and suppliers to health services, food processing and delivery plants. Hosted by DTE
EAST LANSING ? The 24th Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference on March 17-18 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center has been designed with the water management and environmental professionals in mind. This one-day conference, presented by The Engineering Society of Detroit and the Michigan Waste Industries Association, will educate attendees on emerging technologies and
ANN ARBOR - TD Ameritrade plans to open a new technology center focused on advanced technology and innovation in Ann Arbor. This project is expected to generate up to $3 million in total capital investment and create up to 50 new jobs. "TD Ameritrade's new Advanced Technology Group in Ann Arbor shows the power of