ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan created a record 173 license and option agreements with companies seeking to commercialize the discoveries of university researchers in the past fiscal year. “It is gratifying to see this record-setting number for our most important metric in tech transfer performance,” said Ken Nisbet, associate vice president for research-technology
GLENVIEW, IL - One of the best parts of being a small business owner and an entrepreneur is the ability to be your own boss. However, that responsibility is also one of the hardest parts, a new survey shows. The September 2016 SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard also indicates 42 percent said having to handle too
TRAVERSE CITY - Manufacturing Night is the focus of the next TC (Traverse City) New Tech meeting on Nov. 1 when manufacturing and technology professionals from across Northwest Michigan will showcase their products and start-ups. The November meet-up is presented in collaboration with the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council, will highlight tech trends in the
AUBURN HILLS – Martinrea International Inc. is building a 108,200 square foot technical center in Auburn Hills to combined its sales and engineering office currently located in Troy. The new company also will let the Canadian company expands its R&D. The structure is financed, in part, by a $420,000 performance-based grant from the state of
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder’s 21st Century Education Commission announced a statewide listening tour that will provide opportunities for the public to meet with commissioners and offer suggestions on how to improve the state’s education systems. The first stop will be in West Michigan at the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center on Nov. 3 from
GRAND RAPIDS - Businesses create apps for a multitude of reasons; to establish their brand, increase visibility, remain competitive in the marketplace, showcase their product or service, engage consumers as well as provide easy on-line ordering or customer service. It sounds simple, but there are a lot of “parts” to consider and it can be
DETROIT - For episode 167, we took advantage of all of the live recording that we did during the day at the as well as our chats with Lenovo, and after our usual opening segment, went to those for the balance of the show. But even if you listened live, there are some things
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with social media expert Veronica Gracia-Wing, associate strategist for Piper & Gold Public Relations in Lansing, about visual design tips for social media posts, how to avoid legal trouble when engaging in social media, responding to negativity in social media
TROY - If you are a manufacturer trying to figure out how cloud computing will impact your processes, you're going to want to attend Game Changing Cloud Technology For Manufacturing - a Lunch and Learn Nov. 17 at Automation Alley. CloudTech1 CEO Rick Beckers will lead the discussion on what Cloud Computer has to offer
DETROIT - Continuing with our interviews from the North American International Cyber Summit, we spoke with Merit Network communications director Pierette Templeton explains how 97 high school teams competed for the High School Cyber Challenge. The winner on Oct. 17 was Clinton High School, second place went to Airport High School in Carleton and third
