DETROIT ? Wayne State University's TechTown is working closely with the Urban Entrepreneur Partnership, developed by the Kauffman Foundation, to help minority-owned auto supply companies diversify into more promising industries. So far some 14 suppliers are working with UEP in this $3 million, three-year program. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
LANSING - Lt. Governor John Cherry Jr. will not run for governor in 2010, saying he was not successful in raising the money needed for the run. In a statement, Cherry expressed disappointment, saying 2010 will be a critical year and that he wanted his campaign to say the state could put its assets forward
LANSING ? Michigan lawmakers wrapped up a flurry of legislation in December, but bills from taxes to texting while driving and out-of-state trash still await members when they return next week. Taxes will likely be a huge focus in the New Year given the state's loss of hundreds of millions in federal stimulus dollars in
LANSING - As Governor Jennifer Granholm signed legislation Monday designed to make the state eligible for as much as $400 million in federal grants, state union officials were urging caution to their local districts being asked to agree to related reforms. The legislation was a part of the application for federal "Race to the Top"
LANSING - Schools will have to live with the cuts approved in the 2009-10 budget, but they may not see the pro-ration cuts Gov. Jennifer Granholm had issued shortly after the budget was signed. But the state is also going to have to look again at its tax system to be sure schools and other
ANN ARBOR - It is never too soon to think about developing business outside of the United States. Attend this session and learn about key aspects that impact your ability for your product to be sold into global markets. Topics include product design considerations, exporting, international business development and more. The Entrepreneur Education 2.0 series
LANSING - A titanic shift in the 2010 gubernatorial election effort sounded on Tuesday with the unexpected announcement of Lt. Governor John Cherry Jr. that he will not run for governor in 2010. Until Tuesday morning, it was largely expected Cherry would be the Democratic nominee for the post, and the decision completely changes the
BIRMINGHAM ? Andy Ellis Senior Director of Information Security of Akamai talks about how content delivery networks can be used as a distributed denial of service defense in this inaugural edition of the Threatcast podcasting channel. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR ? On Jan. 21, the 10th Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship will be held at a new venue, Skyline High School in Ann Arbor. Some 700 entrepreneurs and potential investors are expected to attend. The highlight will be the elevator pitch competition and the announcement by Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest of the winners of
GRAND RAPIDS - Entrepreneurs across West Michigan will soon have the opportunity to turn their big ideas into new ventures in one intense weekend project in February. Startup Weekend was founded in 2007 by Andrew Hyde, the weekend is a concept of a conference focusing on learning by creating. It is known for its quick