LANSING - Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Eli Yshai on Monday signed a declaration of cooperation on developing alternative energy and water technology companies, part of Granholm's trade mission to Israel and Jordan. Under the agreement the two entities will create working groups to focus on energy technology development, including energy efficiency,
LANSING - The idea that the domestic auto companies could recover if they are forced to file for bankruptcy protection is "baloney," Governor Jennifer Granholm said Monday in national television interview. Customers worrying about warranties and long-term service are not likely to buy a car from a company in bankruptcy, Granholm said in an interview
SOUTHFIELD - While Russian tanks were lining up on the road to Georgia this past August there was a flurry of activity as Russian cyber forces prepared to launch the first ever cyber attack in support of an invasion. In a presentation Nov. 20 at the Motor City Chapter of ISSA, Richard Steinnen will discuss
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Yahoo Inc. co-founder and Chief Executive Jerry Yang will step down after the company finds a replacement, closing a tough tenure marked by Yahoo's rejection of a takeover bid by Microsoft. The move could now pave the way for Yahoo to complete the deal with Microsoft, and make it a more
WASHINGTON - Congress and the Bush White House appear headed for a showdown this week over how best to assist Detroit's troubled auto makers. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans on Monday to move forward with a bill that would give the auto industry access to the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program set up
BIRMINGHAM - ProductBase and its innovative suite of Product Business Management (PBM) modules grew out of a market need for a solution to support better product decisions, and a recognition that current Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software could not achieve the compelling PLM vision - the promise of seamlessly flowing all of the information produced
ZEELAND - The NewVenture program is being offered for dislocated workers in West Michigan. NewVenture is a FastTrac program to help dislocated workers evaluate business opportunities and develop an action plan for owning their own business. The NewVenture for Dislocated Workers program is a partnership with Lakeshore Advantage and the Michigan Small Business and Technology
ANN ARBOR - Tech Expo World, which provides social networking, lead generation and sales and marketing solutions for technology companies, has added a new wrinkle - free search engine optimization press release distribution service. Tech Expo World developed its free SEO press release distribution service to arm technology companies with the maximum online reach possible
GRAND RAPIDS - Where do we stand on the Michigan Business Tax? What does it mean for you and your company? Is it going to be repealed? These and other questions will be explored Friday Nov. 21 at the Right Place Program Technology Council�??s Fourth Friday forum. Ron Kaley has spent the last year touring
ROCHESTER - These days, "Green" is more than a buzzward. Green is becoming a way of life. Often, green companies need a boost to gain recognition and promote their products. MichiganMall.com in joining this movement with MiTech News.Com has added a Green category to help both consumers and business find Green builders and contractors. MITechNews.Com