REDMOND, Wa. - Microsoft Corp. is expected to show a new version of its Internet search engine next week, in a renewed effort by the company to compete against Google Inc., people familiar with the matter say. The software giant, these people say, plans to demonstrate its new search engine publicly for the first time
LANSING - Michigan's political leaders embraced on Tuesday the new agreement setting uniform national standards on fuel economy and reducing vehicle emissions. The announcement by President Barack Obama in Washington was attended by Governor Jennifer Granholm, key congressional members and leaders of the auto industry and UAW. The agreement calls for achieving California's 35.5 miles
LANSING - The Legislature controls the fate of the North American International Auto Show, a Senate panel was told Wednesday. But while there is a chance the show could move to a location like Chicago or Los Angeles, the panel was also told every effort possible to keep the show in Michigan would be considered
YPSILANTI - The Michigan Venture Capital Association released its second annual update last week at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, a big investor conference hosted by the University of Michigan. MVCA President Mina Sooch said, while the private equity finance sector in Michigan still has a long ways to go before it can compete with
DETROIT - Great Lakes Angels, which once was housed in TechTown, is returning to the Wayne State University incubator. Rick Galdi, president of the angel investing group, gave this exclusive interview at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium to MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
WASHINGTON - Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program. Beginning on June 15, SBA will start guaranteeing America?s Recovery Capital (ARC) loans. ARC loans
ANN ARBOR �?? HandyLab has signed an exclusive agreement to co-market its molecular assays on BD Diagnostics's new Max system, an automated molecular diasgnostic testing platform in development using HandyLab's recently launched Jaguar instrument. BD will focus initially on its BD GeneOhm line of molecular assays to detect major pathogens associated with healthcare-associated infections. "This
TROY- Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, announced Monday that it is now accepting nominations for its upcoming Ninth Annual Awards Gala on September 25 at the Roostertail in Detroit. This year, Automation Alley will celebrate its 10th anniversary and its many successes at the Gala, in addition to honoring Southeast Michigan's best and
LANSING ? On June 11, the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest will host its annual golf outing and awards dinner at Michigan State University?s West Course, which as a Golf Digest four-star rating and The Detroit News ranks it number six in the state for public courses. The shotgun start is scheduled for 11 a.m. ?
DETROIT - New Economy Initiative announced Monday it will invest $9.25 million over three years and work closely with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to help minority auto suppliers find new non-auto partners. The program will be based at Wayne State University's TechTown and help an estimated 800 entrepreneurs annually, creating an estimated 400 new