NOVI - Red Level Networks is hosting an educational Microsoft event on July 31 at the Microsoft Offices in Southfield to provide a demonstration of Office 365's core components while featuring industry experts to answer questions. This Microsoft Office 365 event will feature a presentation from Mark King, Partner Technology Advisor at Microsoft as well
ALLEN PARK ? A group of investors that includes Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates has invested $32.5 million in a Series C round in EcoMotors International, which is developing an efficient, clean, lightweight engine that will be used in hybrids, extended range EVs, as well as cars and light trucks. The round was led by Braemar
GRAND RAPIDS ? The City of Grand Rapids took another step towards its goal of having all of its energy needs supplied by renewable sources by 2020 with the ceremonial launch of 429 solar panels atop the city's water system administration center roof, what Mayor George Heartwell described as the ?next step in our energy
ANN ARBOR - On July 18 a panel of educational, government, business leaders and venture capitalists will discuss the progress, the opportunities and challenges for start-ups in Michigan to cap off the week of the launch of ICorps at the University of Michigan. Michigan eLab, Menlo Innovations, Ann Arbor SPARK and Bank of Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network announced the launch of its Network Security Professional Services, a suite of five consulting solutions that identify vulnerabilities and protect the networks of Merit Members from security threats. "Merit is pleased to launch Network Security Professional Services," said Elwood Downing, vice president of Member Relations, Communications and Services for Merit.
ANN ARBOR - Consumer confidence posted a sizable loss in June, with most of the overall decline in how consumers viewed future prospects for the national economy, according to University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin, director of the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Surveys, conducted by the U-M Institute for Social Research
ANN ARBOR - Join the New Enterprise Forum July 26 to hear from a special panel of entrepreneurs who have taken a new look at products, services, and technologies in our everyday world. A fun and inspiring program for entrepreneurs and wannabe's. Panelists: Brad Alan, Founder of Switcheels Alan is commercializing a new design of
DETROIT - Inforum has appointed Jacqueline Wiggins to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Based in Detroit, Wiggins oversees the implementation of Inforum?s strategic plan, including statewide programming, affinity groups, industry groups, membership strategy, brand integration and marketing and communications. ?The past two years have been very exciting and challenging for Inforum,? said
NORTHVILLE - DataFactZ has added two new clients, Lord & Taylor and Saddle Creek Corporation. ?We are proud to have continued growth among our client roster locally, nationally and internationally,? said Krishna Kallakuri, Vice President of DataFactZ. ?Our specialized solutions are allowing these companies to understand their customers in a way that hasn?t been previously
DETROIT - The submission deadline for nominations for the fourth annual Michigan Green Chemistry Governor's Awards is July 20. The Governor?s Awards recognize advances that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture, or use, or that promote activities which support or implement those technologies and efforts. Awards are open to individuals, groups,