LANSING - The states of Michigan and Illinois Friday announced the creation of an interstate alliance to enable Illinois to access Michigan's Medicaid Management Information System through the technology that supports state Medicaid programs, as a shared service. Through the Illinois Michigan Program Alliance for Core Technology project, Illinois will modernize its outdated MMIS system
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AUBURN HILLS - Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales in July increased 11 percent, the automaker's best July sales since 2006. The Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand?s 31 percent increase was the largest sales gain
LANSING - If Michigan adopts a Medicaid expansion bill the number of adults in the state without health insurance will drop significantly over the next several years, a projection issued by the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation reported. But if the expansion is not approved, then a relatively high number of individuals will remain
HERNDON, Va. - Volkswagen of America Thursday July sales fell 3.3 percent compared to a 1.3 percent year-to-date decrease the previous year. ?We continue to see a healthy demand for the Volkswagen brand, despite the fact that we are entering a period of consolidated growth as we phase out 2013 Model Year vehicles,? said Mark
DETROIT- The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index rebounded in July to 53.1 indicating the unexpected June drop to 49.2 was only temporary. The July PMI is consistent with index figures for the last six of eight months, which are in the low to mid 50's indicating an expanding economy. The three month average is 54.5.
ANN ARBOR ? Llamasoft has opened a new training center featuring expert-led product training courses as well as instruction in strategic supply chain modeling techniques and methodologies. LLamasoft has designed a wide variety of supply chain design training courses in order to fit the needs of customers just getting started in supply chain design all
UTICA - Utica Community Schools and LTGI.net have announced a news and information app for the state's second largest school district is now available at the Apple store and the Android market for Smart Phones and tablet computers. The app, UCS Mobile (named for Utica Community Schools), The app allows interested parents, students and community
DETROIT - The deadline to apply for the $1 million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is Aug. 14 for companies and Sept. 26 for students. Top prize for the business winner is $500,000. AMIC showcases the best and brightest new business concepts to investment capital to help foster their growth within Michigan. Targeting entrepreneurs with mid-to-late
ANN ARBOR ? The deadline to enter the Entrepreneur YOU business plan competition ? open to female entrepreneurs who have or are planning to establish a business in Michigan, has been extended to Aug. 7. Participants will submit entries in three competition levels: Women Owned or Led High Growth Businesses, Life Style Businesses and Social