LANSING - In a decision that would draw hundreds of "likes" if posted on Facebook, the Michigan Senate has decided to open up its WiFi network to allow users access to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter and drop most other restrictions that had severely limited what sites users could visit. The Senate has
LANSING - The release early Wednesday of a report on expected monthly insurance rates on the federal health care exchange, which will begin accepting enrollment on Tuesday, showed that monthly rates in Michigan will be slightly less than the national average, and the news drew praise from supporters of the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable
FREELAND - The BlueWater Angels are hosting a Pitch Night on October 2 at Apple Mountain in Freeland where Michigan entrepreneurs and private investors will meet. The Angels are a group of local people who recognize that capitalism is not a spectator sport. They participate as an investment group in seeking out, screening, investing in,
GRAND RAPIDS - Van Andel Global Trade Center is hosting a half-day event Oct. 17 to review opportunities in China, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and the UAE and hear real life success stories from Michigan companies. SPEAKERS: Ning Shao, Director, Michigan China Center Nancy Ward, Director, Michigan Canada Center Claudia Tomaselli, Director, Michigan Brazil Center Efren
LANSING ? The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved nearly $11 million in incentives to leverage $111.1 million in private investment that the state says will generate 333 new jobs. ?Today?s wide ranging new projects will all lead to greater economic opportunities for people across Michigan,? said Gov. Rick Snyder. ?These new investments demonstrate that Michigan
TROY - Automation Alley?s 13th Annual Awards Gala Sept. 13 at the Henry hotel in Dearborn celebrated the accomplishments and continued growth of the individuals and companies moving Southeast Michigan?s technology economy forward. The award winners were selected through a public online vote and exemplify the best among the region?s technology community. This year's winners
NOVI - The Michigan Cyber Range has created a SCADA training component for its Alphaville cybersecurity environment that will be unveiled Oct. 25 at the Michigan Cyber Summit 2013 at the Suburban Collection Showcase. Staff from the Michigan Cyber Range will host a booth at the event, where they will demonstrate Alphaville and engage in
TROY ? In October, 12 companies from Southeast Michigan will travel to Washington D.C. with Automation Alley to showcase their products, services and technologies to high-level military officials, decision-makers and industry leaders at the Association of the United States Army 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Held every October in the nation?s capital, the AUSA event
TROY - Successful entrepreneurship will be the key focus when experts within the investor and entrepreneur communities join Walsh College President and CEO Stephanie Bergeron and members of Walsh College?s Blackstone LaunchPad team for Walsh College?s Walshpreneur Fair in November. The business school is inviting the public to the college?s Troy campus on Monday, November
TROY - Tracy-Ann Palmer, Chief Growth Officer at Billhighway, was named a Platinum Award finalist by Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit for her achievements in the field of sales. Billhighway develops cloud-based automation software that simplifies finance and fundraising for nonprofits. Palmer is one of six finalists, and will be recognized at MSED?s Annual