TROY - Tables are going fast for the Celebrate Michigan Expo Sept. 29 at the Hilton in Troy. MiTechNews readers don�??t want to miss this opportunity to showcase their products and services and get $50 off an exhibit table as well. The package includes a table valued at $300 for only $250 and includes 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Robotics and Autonomous Technologies Conference on Aug. 11, where academic, industry and government officials will discuss current robotics projects and future opportunities for southeastern Michigan, will feature more than 60 robotics researchers from Michigan universities including the University of Michigan. U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) is among the speakers. The
NEW YORK - For the past two years, venture capitalists have been betting on social media start-ups with an enthusiasm reminiscent of the dot-com heyday. Now that the economic downturn has somewhat cooled early stage investing, some venture capitalists say there's no better time to take a longer-term view. So what's on the horizon? CNET
TROY - Automation Alley, in an effort to assist its members with networking and creating business relationships, has created a new member benefit - its own LinkedIn user group. LinkedIn, a social networking tool, can be used to discover inside connections for business opportunities, re-connect with past and present colleagues, and get answers from experts
TROY - Automation Alley recently invested $600,000 to assist three Southeast Michigan companies develop their innovative technologies and businesses. The following companies were the selected recipients: Cargo Solutions Group LLC (Sterling Heights): Cargo Solutions Group offers aftermarket consumers a solution to the problem of pickup truck box utility by providing a product which both protects
DETROIT - On May 21, President Bush signed into law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, a law designed, in part, to prohibit employers from discriminating against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their genetic information. Part of the reason for the enactment of GINA was to enable individuals to take advantage of
ANN ARBOR - Susan Patton, a leading health industry attorney, has joined Butzel Long law firm as a senior attorney based in the firm's Ann Arbor office. She has 29 years of experience in the health industry, including 22 years of experience representing nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, and serving as in-house counsel for the third largest
MANISTEE �?? A new angel investing group is forming in Manistee and Mason counties with the working name West Shore Angels. The group hosted two networking meetings in July attracting more than 50 potential investors. West Shore Angels is working closely with RAIN Source Capital, a St. Paul, Minnesota, based group that works with interested
ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Angels, focused on investing in promising startups in the greater Ann Arbor region, is developing a new web site that the group hopes will better connect with entrepreneurs and investors. The group, supported by the Bank of Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan, and Ann Arbor SPARK, also are
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest will be hosting an open house with MichBio at their new headquarters in Ann Arbor on Aug. 21 and the public is encouraged to attend. GLEQ, which hosts the statewide business-plan competition, and MichBio, the state's life sciences trade association, share Suite 450 at 3520 Green Court. The