GRAND RAPIDS - Detroit.Code() is a professional conference for anyone involved with the creation of software. It promises to bring the best mix of local, regional and national experts delivering TONS of sessions on the hottest technology, all for a reasonable price. Listen as Melissa Birnie interviews Ken Versaw, CEO of Amegala to discuss the importance of this conference
LANSING - Nearly 400 small business owners and supporters attended the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) 48th annual meeting on June 15 in Lansing. SBAM recognized State Senator Jim Stamas as its Legislator of the Year. SBAM honored Bonnie Alfonso, owner of Alfie Logo Gear in Traverse City as Advocate of the Year. 2017-18
LANSING - Legislative Democrats said Thursday they are introducing legislation to more than triple the percentage of electricity utilities generate from renewable sources to 50 percent by 2035, as well as double the energy efficiency standard to 2 percent starting in 2022. The move comes months after the Legislature passed, and Governor Rick Snyder signed,
LANSING - Consumers Energy can speed up construction a wind turbine project by three years in Tuscola County following a ruling issued Thursday by the Public Service Commission. Last year the PSC allowed Consumers to buy 19 wind turbines for its Cross Winds Energy Park II in Tuscola County and said the utility could have an
LANSING - Michigan drivers are one step closer to being able to use electronic proofs of registration during traffic stops following Michigan Senate action Thursday. The bill, HB 4013, passed the chamber by a 38-0 vote and heads to Governor Rick Snyder's desk. The bill would allow motorists to show an electronic copy or digital
DETROIT - Cobo Center is getting an additional $2 million technology upgrade that includes the installation of 60 intermediate distribution frames throughout the center that will support and enhance the 10-gigabyte broadband network. "We are creating a network that will accommodate the largest technology power-using events in the industry," said Claude Molinari, general manager of Cobo
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan will launch a new financial aid program for in-state students that offers a "Go Blue Guarantee" of free tuition for up to four years for students with family income of up to $65,000. The new program—which includes families earning up to what is roughly the state's median income—will
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Overpeck, one of the nation's leading experts on climate change, today was appointed the inaugural dean of the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. The position carries the title, Samuel A. Graham Dean. His five-year appointment, effective Aug. 14, was approved by the U-M Board of Regents. Overpeck also
ANN ARBOR - Camel Energy will invest $4.6 million to build a research and development headquarters in the Ann Arbor region. Camel Energy manufactures batteries for cars, electric vehicles, agriculture and other applications. Camel Energy chose the Ann Arbor region over competing sites in Texas and California. “Camel Energy is excited to open its North
GRANDVILLE - Trivalent Group was named a Michigan Economic Bright Spot for 2017 by Corp! Magazine for the ninth consecutive year. In addition, Trivalent Group was also named the Best Overall Medium-Sized Business out of the 85 selected 2017 Award Winners. “It is an honor to once again be named a Michigan Economic Bright Spot
