LANSING - More responsiveness to the needs of struggling Michigan businesses and greater transparency were calls Republican lawmakers made to Michigan Economic Development Corporation officials on Tuesday. With the state struggling economically over the past 10 years, Rep. Jeff Farrington (R-Utica) put it straight to the new CEO Michael Finney by asking what the MEDC
ANN ARBOR - Most local officials do not think their workers are overpaid in terms of salary and wages, a study by the Center of Local, State and Urban Policy at the University of Michigan said. But many do think their workers get benefits that are more generous than the general public. The survey is
BLOOMFIELD HILLS? Plunkett Cooney has named insurance coverage attorney Elaine M. Pohl as its newest shareholder. ?Elaine is an outstanding attorney in the firm?s Insurance Coverage Practice Group who has demonstrated expertise in this highly technical area of practice,? said Anthony J. Rusciano, Chairman of Plunkett Cooney?s Board of Directors. ?Elaine is the type of
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network CEO and President Donald Welch has been named to the Educause/Internet2 Network Council (EINC), an advisory body that considers policy issues that affect campus, regional and national networks and helps Internet2 and EDUCAUSE advocate thoughtfully and effectively regarding network issues. EINC's two overlapping caucuses, the National-Regional Caucus and the Campus
LANSING ? Gov. Rick Snyder sounded an Eisenhowerian message over the weekend when, during a televised interview, he declared, "I will go to China" when asked if he wanted to lead a trade mission to the country that has been a political hot potato in Michigan for some time. It was in the closing days
LANSING - Despite Michigan House Tax Policy chair Rep. Jud Gilbert's opposition to eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit, it is still part of the tax incentive package, in all totaling $768 million, that House Speaker Jase Bolger said will be reviewed by lawmakers in the coming weeks. Gilbert (R-Algonac) said the committee will review
TROY - Join Automation Alley for a panel discussion on health care IT on February 17. As more and more health care providers are adopting electronic charts and integrated electronic health record software, a substantial amount of patient data will be required to travel among organizations using digital channels. If proper security measures are not
TROY - If you're looking to increase your global competitiveness, join Automation Alley for China: Asia's Powerhouse on February 23. While learning about China?s booming economic opportunities, you'll also learn more about Automation Alley's upcoming trade mission to China, taking place May 13-20. Mission participants will travel to Tianjin (Beijing area) and Nanjing (Shanghai area).
ANN ARBOR - The New Enterprise Forum announced Tuesday that Tom Porter and Dick Sarns, both successful Ann Arbor entrepreneurs, will receive Lifetime Achievement awards at the NEF 25th anniversary gala on February 17th. The recipients exemplify notable entrepreneurship through their ability to build Ann Arbor companies that are leading in their respective fields. Dick
DETROIT - DTE Energy's BudgetWise Billing program offers customers a great way to manage rising energy bills in the face of bitterly cold winter weather. With new and improved features to the program now available, eligible customers enrolled in the program pay the same amount for gas and/or electric service over a 12-month period. "Today's