GRAND RAPIDS - Voice Data Systems announced it has attained the status of Microsoft Gold Competency in Communications, completing a rigorous set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, submit customer references and demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction by participating in an annual survey. ?We are extremely proud to have achieved Gold
GRAND RAPIDS - Faculty and students from Davenport University?s colleges will share their business expertise to benefit the health of the West Michigan community at the DU Day of Service March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University?s Peter C. Cook Center in downtown Grand Rapids. ?We are teaching our students the
DETROIT - A once-in-a-generation political opportunity has opened with the decision of U.S. Sen. Carl Levin not to seek re-election, creating just the second open seat U.S. Senate race in Michigan in the past 36 years, and the names of both parties' heaviest hitters are in the mix for the race. Depending on who decides
LANSING - The Michigan Senate did not meet the March 7 deadline to pass legislation calling for a statewide vote in the May election that would increase or change the distribution of the sales tax to put more money toward funding the state's roads, but there is still the potential for a special election or
LANSING - Whether the state will be able to use Natural Resources Trust Fund grants to pay for dredging projects appears to hedge on the Legislature's latitude in defining development. Legislation discussed Thursday in the Senate Outdoor Recreation Committee (SB 229 ) would define dredging as a development activity and allow the trust fund board
ANN ARBOR- The invention culture at the University of Michigan has led to another record-setting year with more agreements with commercialization partners than ever before. U-M Tech Transfer recorded 123 licenses and options in fiscal year 2012, which ended June 30, compared to 101 in FY11. Researchers reported 368 new inventions in FY12, another record
GRAND RAPIDS ? U.S. light vehicle sales could top 15.5 million units in 2013 nearing auto production levels not seen since 2007, an auto industry consultant said Thursday. Mike Wall, of IHS in Grand Rapids, in his presentation at the 14th Automotive Suppliers Symposium hosted by Grand Valley State University, said he now estimates 15.2
ANN ARBOR - Aastrom Biosciences Inc. announced Wednesday that it has named Dominick Colangelo president and CEO. Dan Orlando, who had been interim CEO of Aastrom since November, will continue as chief commercial officer. Orlando replaced had replaced Tim Mayleben. Colangelo has more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including almost 10
LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced Thursday that the feature film Silver Bells has been approved for a film incentive from the state. A Christmas story, the project features a tale of redemption and family traditions. It is being produced in association with the Salvation Army and will film in Manistee, Grand Rapids and
PLEASANT RIDGE - ePrize has made its fourth acquisition in the past 20 months after purchasing Phoenix-based promotional marketing company, Bulbstorm. ePrize has seen its revenues grow by more than 22 percent from 2011 to 2012. Matt Wise, CEO of ePrize, said the acquisitions are part of the firm?s quest to grow from its roots