SOUTHFIELD - Southfield based Internet 123, Inc. has announced the completion of a 10G upgrade to their IP backbone network increasing total capacity to 14G. The investment was made so clients could continue receiving redundant, high capacity bandwidth that is consistent with the demand our wholesale customers require. In addition, the network design enables access
ANN ARBOR �?? Servant Systems has released the Christmas D??cor 2008 version of its LightRight franchise management software. The latest version includes an inventory system and weekly summary of activity, which at year end, becomes the royalty report. This major upgrade incorporates other new features and a Wizard that makes the software more convenient to
WASHINGTON - Democratic leaders in Congress on Thursday demanded that the Detroit Three automakers produce a plan for how $25 billion in federal loans would be used to finance make them economically viable before they get the money. General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler LLC are expected to have a plan ready after Thanksgiving
TROY - Are you worried about today's credit crunch? If so, join Automation Alley to hear from leading finance experts who will discuss your finance options and what programs are still available. The event will begin with a brief panel discussion on today's top financing options, followed by one-on-one consulting to discuss your company's needs,
GRAND RAPIDS - Senior Scientific Investigator Bart Williams, Ph.D., head of Van Andel Institute's Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Carcinogenesis, was named in September to a post on the National Institute of Heath Study section. Williams will serve as a member of the Skeletal Biology Development and Disease Study Section, Center for Scientific Review, for
MUSKEGON - WellCentive Registry has been selected for use by Wexford-Mercy PHO, a Cadillac.-based physician hospital organization affiliated with Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. The organization plans to use the system to improve clinical quality outcomes and streamline the care delivery process. Wexford-Mercy PHO physicians will use the WellCentive Registry at the point of care as
LANSING - The Prima Civitas Foundation has received a grant from the C.S. Mott Foundation in the amount of $200,000 to create an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and commercialization within the region's universities. This grant is a renewal of last year?s $250,000 grant funded by the Mott Foundation that introduced the Moving Ideas to Market
WASHINGTON - California Rep. Henry Waxman has ousted Rep. John Dingell of Michigan from the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, prompting energy and bioscience groups to issue dire warnings for what changes the more liberal, anti-business Waxman may precipitate. Dingell, a 53-year House veteran who represents a district in the working-class
WASHINGTON - In 2009, we are certain to see an effort to pass comprehensive reform legislation, and all of the players in the health care system (companies, universities, suppliers, economic developers, venture funders and the general public) will be affected. White House Will Lead the Way Health care reform is a top priority for Barack
LANSING - Michigan's business tax structure changed radically on January 1, 2008. The new tax created a business income tax of 4.95 percent, a modified gross receipts tax of 0.8 percent, and tax credits for payroll, property, research and development, and other factors. It was intended to increase revenue, while decreasing the tax burden on