SAN FRANCISCO - BlackBerry has issued a security advisory notice to those who have bought its flagship Z10 touchscreen smartphone - the first BlackBerry 10 device to launch following the company's bid for revival, back in February. The advisory, which was issued last week, notes a bug that relates to BlackBerry Protect, its security and
SAGINAW - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved $1.2 million in emergency dredging to re-open the Saginaw River to shipping. This year's heavy spring rains sent sediment down the river and restricted shipping to and from businesses in Saginaw County and the Region. Prior to the excessive rain, the Saginaw River turning basin was
NEW YORK - More small business owners say business conditions are good or excellent today than at any point in years, according to the latest Citibank Small Business Pulse released Tuesday. Nearly half of small business owners (48 percent) rate conditions as good or excellent, up from 43% in May 2012 and twice the rate
ALLEGAN - Perrigo Co. said Monday it had purchased the ophthalmic sterile ointment and solution portfolio of Fera Pharmaceuticals LLC and its affiliates for an upfront payment of $93 million along with potential contingent payments of $36 million, some of which relate to Perrigo securing more product rights from Fera. Perrigo said the purchase expands
LANSING - Rep. Wayne Schmidt said on Tuesday major bills to increase transportation funding for the state through an increase in registration fees and a switch to wholesale taxes on gasoline won't see any movement until after the Legislature comes back from summer break. "I know the governor is engaged on it, I know the
LANSING ? Biotechnology start-up BioSavita won the $100,000 SmartZone Award at the Great Lakes Entrepreneur?s Quest 13th annual statewide business plan competition Tuesday night at the James B. Henry Center at Michigan State University. The Pure Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge, a statewide competition designed to advance ideas and solutions that address social challenges, also presented
LANSING - The Michigan Senate on Wednesday will take another shot at trying to send a bill expanding Medicaid with multiple reforms and provisions to Governor Rick Snyder. There was much anticipation that the chamber would take HB 4714 up on Tuesday, but after several hours-long caucuses, it seemed Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe)
AUBURN HILLS - For the first time, the Oakland Robotics Association took the top prize at the 21st annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition topping 53 collegiate teams from across the globe. Team members won the Lescoe Cup. Additionally, ORA placed second in the Design Competition and the Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS) Challenge, and
LANSING - Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is teaming up with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. up to host a live MiVirtualCareerFair event on June 26 from 10 am ? 4 pm online and at participating restaurants around Michigan. MiVirtualCareerFair allows employers to connect with top talent and gives job seekers the opportunity to
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network has launched its new interactive web site capable of being viewed as a mobile version, a standard graphic version, or a text-only version. Features include: Professional Development Opportunities - Upcoming training and seminars can be viewed in a categorized list, a yearlong snapshot, or convenient monthly calendar format. Membership section