LANSING - Legislative Republicans are shopping a proposal that would link curbs in automobile personal injury protection insurance to fixing a shortfall in what the relatively new tax on health insurance claims raises. Under the proposal, motorists would no longer pay the annual Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association fee of $175, soon to rise to $186,
DETROIT ? Metropolitan Detroit's economy grew again in March, the eighth consecutive month of positive economic activity, according to the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index. The PMI grew by four points in March, from 51.7 to 55.7, signifying a faster growing economy. The three month average also increased from 52.9 to 54.2. Generally, PMI values
TROY - As host organization for the Adams Entrepreneur Fellowship Program, Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, is once again encouraging recent college and university graduates to apply for a chance to be matched with a growing early-stage company in the region. The Adams Entrepreneur Fellowship provides opportunities for fellows to engage with early-stage
DETROIT ? Airfoil public relations has been selected as a national finalist in the "Technology ? Software & Services" category for the prestigious Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvil Award for its representation of the Microsoft Small- and Medium-Sized Business Group's2012 business-to-business marketing campaign. Regarded as the "Icon of Best Public Relations Practices," the
ANN ARBOR ? A group of Michigan faculty, students, alumni, university research and research partner institutions are launching in the second quarter Michigan eLab, a $40 million investment pool focused on financing promising U-M start ups. In January, Michigan eLab received $2.25 million from the Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund, which received its funding from
DETROIT - Clark Hill PLC and Thorp Reed & Armstrong LLP announced Friday a merger that will include more than 300 attorneys at 12 offices in seven states. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter. The combined firm will utilize the brand name Clark Hill Thorp Reed in chosen markets, including all
LANSING - What seemed the straightforward signing Wednesday by Governor Rick Snyder of legislation to provide emergency dredging aid found itself caught up in the debate about whether the state should provide the same legal protections to the LBGT community as it does for people based on their race, religion and other factors. The state
LANSING - Most retailers maintain a positive projection for spring sales but the industry's overall short-term outlook took a hit in February, according to the Michigan Retailers Association, falling more than seven points on the index. The sales index number for February dropped below 50 for the second time in three months, showing consumers were
LANSING - The assessment paid by auto insurance customers to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association will increase 6 percent on July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, the association announced on Wednesday. The increase is $11 more than current rates, or $186 per insured vehicle, and represents $156.44 to cover anticipated new claims, $29.12 to
LAPEER - Grid Logic has been awarded a $3.8 million grant through the Advanced Research Projects Agency ? Energy of the United States Department of Energy. To support Grid Logic's federally required cost share, NextEnergy has selected Grid Logic as the first recipient of its Michigan Accelerating Technology Energy Grant. Grid Logic develops and manufactures