DETROIT - The Small Business Administration has issued a call for applications from fund managers for the second year of its early-stage venture capital program. The application deadline is March 1, the federal agency said in a news release. The program is part of the SBA?s Small Business Investment Company, or SBIC, debentures program and
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - The Michigan Israel Business Bridge has announced a partnership with the BuyIsraelGoods campaign to identify local merchants who carry Israeli products on their store shelves as well as from online retailers. The Michigan Israel Business Bridge is partnering with the Michigan Chapter of StandWithUs in this effort to bring awareness of merchants
REDMOND - Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday rolls around next week. But one flaw that won't be fixed in the mix is the latest zero-day exploit in Internet Explorer. Last Saturday, Microsoft warned about the zero-day flaw in IE 6, 7, and 8 that could allow attackers to gain control of Windows computers to host malicious
ANN ARBOR - The city of Ann Arbor is planning to partner with Ann Arbor Public Schools and New York-based Wind Products Inc. on a potential $1.4 million wind energy project. The exact location hasn't been determined yet, but the idea is to install up to two wind turbines as demonstrations on school property, said
COOPERSVILLE - IT Resource recently achieved the Cisco Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization, and renewed both their Cisco Advanced Unified Communications Specialization and Premier Certification. The Cisco Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization will allow IT Resource to help businesses and customers by providing secure and reliable access from any location, a consistent user experience on any device,
SOUTHFIELD - The inaugural Design Catalyst Award will be presented to Bob Lutz, former General Motors and Chrysler vice chairman, on Jan. 15 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Design Catalyst Award honors an individual who recognizes and enables great design in the global automotive industry. Lacks Enterprises Inc. is the
LANSING - Michigan's tax system is not keeping up with program need, the Michigan League for Public Policy said in calling for changes as part of upcoming budget negotiations. In addition to ensuring there is enough money to pay for needed programs, the League called for changes that would shift the tax burden away from
LANSING - Young motorists who are still learning to drive will no longer be allowed to make phone calls while driving except in emergency situations under a bill signed Tuesday by Governor Rick Snyder. At an emotional signing ceremony, Snyder signed SB 756 (PA 592, effective March 28), known as Kelsey's Law in honor of
ANN ARBOR - Changing Michigan will require a change in state culture, a new study warns. Michigan also is not viewed as a great place to grow, while the near-term economic outlook is not bright as was hoped. The survey conducted Nov. 12 to Dec. 7 by Baker Strategy Group and CFI Group of Ann
LANSING - Sen. Roger Kahn, who headed a task force on transportation near the end of 2012, said on Monday that Governor Rick Snyder is very likely to include transportation in his State of the State address, currently scheduled for January 16. "Conversations are going on with a view of toward fast-tracking this this time