LANSING ? Michigan House Appropriations Chair Rep. Al Pscholka and Rep. Mike McCready on Thursday introduced legislation that would fast-track the end of the Venture Michigan Fund, used to invest in Venture Capital companies that then invest in Michigan early-stage companies. The bills, HB 4195 and HB 4196 , would save $150 million by ending
NEW YORK - A national survey that looked at worker moods on state economies found that Michigan was tied for third place in terms of having a good job market. The survey, conducted through 2014 by the Gallup organization, found Michigan tied with Utah and Iowa as third in terms of states with the best
LANSING - Michigan?s electric providers are on track to meet the 10 percent renewable energy requirements standard, said the Michigan Public Service Commission Friday. In its fifth annual report on the implementation of the state?s renewable energy standard and its cost effectiveness, the MPSC estimated renewable energy percentage reached 7.8 percent, up from 5.4 percent
DETROIT - What a fun, fun night at ITInTheD. Thanks to our guests Scott and Nuri from Penguicon, Kelly O?Hara of Bebop Art and Kasey from Kosmic Kasey for joining us for just a great night of conversations, laughs, and we even managed to be a little informative?not to mention running a giveaway that you
LANSING - A major potential change to how the state allows for the management of prescription drugs for Medicaid patients is raising worries with the state's Medicaid HMOs. For 17 years, each of the Medicaid HMOs has had managed its own prescription services for the Medicaid patients in its system. As part of a rebidding
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Friday joined with Connect Michigan and Connected Nation Exchange to launch an interactive mapping application for locating Michigan?s fastest digital infrastructure. ?Ultra-high-speed infrastructure is critical for securing Michigan?s place in the digital economy,? said MEDC Chief Executive Officer Steve Arwood. ?The carriers on this map clearly recognize this
ANN ARBOR - Tom Sesti, president of business consultant The Vendita Company, and Steve Schwartz, managing member of software and brand development group Alfa Jango, have each founded multiple successful startups and put other businesses on the path to growth. Now, they?re teaming up for Mid-Michigan Innovation Center?s nationally recognized Best Shot program to share
TROY ? Technology employment in the greater Metro Detroit region ranks favorably against some of the country?s top technology clusters, including San Jose, Ca., Seattle, Austin, Chicago and even Boston, the latest Automation Alley Technology Reports contends. With data compiled by the Anderson Economic Group of East Lansing, Automation Alley?s Technology Industry Report benchmarks the
ROYAL OAK ? The next IT in the D's Third Thursday event is scheduled for Feb. 19 at Blackfinn?s pub where you can enjoy a casual networking social for Information Technology professionals in metro Detroit. You?ll get a chance to meet show co-hosts David Phillips, Bob Waltenspiel and Jeff Mackey. MITechNews.Com Editor and Publisher Mike
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan on Thursday announced a partnership with WorkFountain to implement the SBAM Talent Exchange, a cutting-edge job matching technology that is transforming the recruitment process and streamlines how employers and candidates connect with each other during the job and internship search process. Talent attraction is a key challenge