LANSING - The Michigan Agency for Energy, created through an executive order by Governor Rick Snyder, officially opened its doors for business on Monday with the goal of being the single entity dedicated to getting all of the state government departments and commissions the information and context they need to support the state's energy priorities.
DETROIT - Gadget Guy Rick Broida talks about all the free utilities to make your computing easier. Those include Norton Identity Safe, PhraseExpress, WizMouse, and M8 Free Clipboard http://www.internetadvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IA-1606-Free-Computer-Utilities.mp3
LANSING - An economist with the University of Michigan's Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics said Friday job growth will likely pull back from its "unsustainable robust growth" of recent years, but said the unemployment rate will continue to decline. Between the second quarter of 2000 and the third quarter of 2009, Michigan lost 858,400, according
LANSING - Economists on Friday projected an upswing in Michigan revenues for both the current and upcoming fiscal years, and many officials expect the increase will go toward transportation and infrastructure funding. But Budget Director John Roberts was quick to say the anticipated revenue increase is one-time and the administration of Governor Rick Snyder still
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Great Lakes Angels announced that one of its portfolio companies, Blaze Medical, is now generating revenue. Blaze, an Ann Arbor-based company, is developing novel blood analysis technologies, announced that it has begun offering blood fragility analysis services for pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Developers of drugs and blood-contacting devices often need to
FLINT - With support from the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, Jonathan Wenzel, assistant professor of Chemical Engineering at Kettering University, is attempting to speed up the process of making biodiesel - a renewable fuel that is made using predominantly soybean oil in the United States, but can be made from animal fats and other vegetable
LANSING - Most of the Senate Democratic caucus was firing on all cylinders Thursday in the wake of the decision by the Republican majority to pass a three-bill package that would repeal the state's prevailing wage law. But they were not alone. The debate was actually sparked by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba), who would be
PLYMOUTH - I recently had the privilege of presenting to more than 60 City Year Detroit corps members who've made a one-year commitment to mentor students in high-need Detroit public schools. Our discussion focused on managing your own online PR - as in personal reputation. Flaunt your volunteerism According to a 2014 social recruiting survey
TROY - On June 17, Automation Alley will offer the DASI seminar, the first in a series, targeted at progressive thinkers in engineering, operations and manufacturing who seek efficiency and competitive advantage through the power of Manufacturing with 3D Printers. DASI Solutions, an engineering solution provider in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, is pleased to host
TROY - The May Tech248 Meetup will be held at 365 Retail Markets on May 21 and feature speakers from Media Genesis, 365 Retails Markets and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The event runs from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at 1743 Maplelawn, Troy, Mi., 48084 Welcome will be provided by Brad Frederick, Founder and CEO