GRAND RAPIDS ? Creating an impact, co-sponsored by the West Michigan Corporate Social Responsibility Conference on Oct. 8, will bring together a variety of West Michigan business and community leaders to explore the spectrum of social impact practices and strategies across a spectrum of business sizes and sectors. Key Note Speakers: Neil C. Hawkins, Sc.D.,
LANSING - U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) has a hefty 16-point lead on Republican challenger Peter Hoekstra, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The poll comes from Rasmussen Reports, whose polls have tended to show Republican candidates polling better than most other polls. Stabenow had 53 percent to 37 percent for Hoekstra. The survey
BEIJING, China - There are expanding options for shipping foods from Michigan to China, but farmers and processors will need help from officials in both countries to make the process smooth, Agriculture Director Jamie Clover Adams told Gongwer News Service in an interview from China. Clover Adams said the middle class in China, those with
ANN ARBOR - An inkless wet paint that changes color. A reusable heat pack you boil to recharge. A wireless sensor that could one day fit inside a blood vessel. These are three of the technologies that could move closer to market thanks to a unique new Master of Entrepreneurship program at the University of
DALLAS - Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index surged ahead by 2 points in July, rising to 107.9, 88 percent above the index cyclical low of 59.9 during the recession. The index has averaged 103 points so far in 2012, 12 points above the index average for all of 2011. "The Michigan economy accelerated rapidly
WHITMORE LAKE - RheTech has developed a new grade of biocomposite using sugar cane-based, high-density polyethylene supplied by Braskem that meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly and high-performing materials required by its customers in the automotive, consumer and construction industries. "Our RheVision line of biocomposites has gained wide acceptance in the marketplace," said Jim
FLINT - No aspiring entrepreneur should miss out on Kettering University's free start-up class this fall, called ORBIT, which offers a nine-session program that teaches the skills required to start or grow a successful technology-focused business. ORBIT is offered at no charge from Oct. 10 through Dec. 12 in Kettering University?s Campus Center Room A.
DETROIT ? Strategic Staffing Solutions has partnered with Staffing Industry Analysts on its Certified Contingent Workforce Professional program, the first certification course available to HR, procurement and staffing professionals who manage contingent labor. The certification program was announced at Staffing Industry Analysts? Contingent Workforce Strategies Summit held September 20 -21 in San Diego. ?This opportunity
LANSING - Michigan residents are a little more concerned over the direction of the economy than they were earlier in the year, according to the latest State of the State Survey, but they still thought their personal financial situations were in the best shape they had been since 2005. The survey, conducted by the Institute
LANSING - The Citizens Research Council on Friday said the state is the least aggressive in its pursuit of renewable energy attainment, but also raised some questions as to the implementation of the proposal that would increase the Michigan's renewable energy standard to 25 percent by 2025. "Notwithstanding that 13 states have not adopted either