LANSING ? As earlier reported, Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday signed an executive order splitting the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality into two separate departments. Executive Order 2011-1, the governor?s first executive order, creates a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as separately functioning departments so each is
LANSING - Michigan utilities have to provide 10 percent of their power from renewable sources in 2015, and, at their current rate of adopting renewable power, the state's utilities should be able to hit that target, the Public Service Commission announced Tuesday. The report showed Detroit Edison has 44 megawatts of renewable power already in
LANSING - It will be back to the future for Jan Winters, who will return as state employer in charge of labor relations with state employees for Gov. Rick Snyder after once holding the post for former Governor John Engler, Gongwer News Service has learned. Winters replaces Sharon Bommarito, who was an appointee of former
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan will try to reach out to small business on Jan. 8 when it launches its new Business Next weekly Internet-only radio program. The show will be hosted by radio veteran Michael Rogers, SBAM's vice president of communications. Rogers will talk with guest experts each week and provide
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Startup Weekend 2011 is a 54-hour event ? Jan. 14-16 - focused on building communities, companies, networks and projects. It will be held at The Factory in downtown Grand Rapids. Last year, Startup Weekend helped launch two new West Michigan companies, JaiPlace and MichiganFi lmReel. Participate and pitch your idea
MIDLAND - Be one of the early-stage entrepreneurs selected to present to angel and venture capital investors this winter at a Boost Michigan. "Boosts" are informal Pitch Night opportunities to get in front of coaches and mentors that will help you prepare for investor presentations. You'll talk about your business for two minutes and have
LANSING ? The deadline for the "I Love Michigan" Video competition, with a top prize of $2,500, has been extended to midnight Jan. 31. The competition is designed to spur creativity and artistry throughout Michigan as entrants create videos that tell a story of why they love the state. Videos can last up to 10
COOPERSVILLE - IT Resource, a provider of Information Technology services, has hired Hans Van Baal as Technical Service Manager. Van Baal's role will consist of overseeing pre-sales engineering, project delivery and professional services, along with employee management & development, sales support, and ensuring customer satisfaction. IT Resource is a provider of Information Technology services throughout
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder in his inaugural address Saturday called for a culture change in which cooperation, courage and innovation will lead the way to reinvented economy and enhanced quality of life in Michigan. Gov. Snyder made his remarks on the Capitol steps upon taking the oath of office to become Michigan?s 48th governor.
CHICAGO - According to the fourth annual Year-in-Review survey from CDW, after a cautious 2010, a new survey of IT decision makers suggests a renewed commitment to technology investment is on the horizon as more organizations begin to address their strategic technology needs that were sidelined during the long economic downturn. The survey found that