ANN ARBOR - As we wrap up 2015 the Michigan Venture Capital Association would like to thank you for your active support of the programs, events and publications that make the association a major contributor to the growth of the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan. Because of your success the Great Lakes Region is
MIDLAND - Hear Valuable Entrepreneurial Advice From Jacquetta Dantzler CEO of The Office Hero December 15 at the Mid Michigan Innovation Center. Dantzler is a leader, motivator, facilitator, and mentor in various industries. She is currently the President of Success Solutions Group. Success Solutions Group is a global provider of training and performance programs. They
TROY - LG Chem Power announced Wednesday that President and CEO Denise Gray will be serving as the 2016 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview Chair for the March of Dimes. “I am honored to be leading the effort to support their mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature
LANSING - Students in online programs are more likely to fail a course than are students in a traditional classroom, a report by the Michigan Virtual University released Tuesday said. The report found that the number of virtual education programs is expanding in the state, but there are still disparities in the numbers of students
TROY - Walsh College will offer a new cybersecurity concentration in its Master of Science in Information Technology program in January 2016 to meet the increased demand for advanced education in this growing IT specialization. Separately, a free webinar titled “Next Generation Cyber Warriors – Cyber 4.0” is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.,
DETROIT - AT&T Inc. says it is planning to expand its one gigabit-speed AT&T GigaPower service to homes, apartments and businesses in the Detroit area during 2016, joining a parade that includes Comcast Cable and Rocket Fiber. The exact locations and timing of the new service in the Detroit area is not yet available, the
KANSAS CITY - The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas has rolled off a Ford Motor Co. assembly line here, making Ford the only manufacturer to offer a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine is available with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package
DETROIT - In the Internet Advisor podcast, the show hosts interview Sue Schade, CIO – University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers; Ryan Duda , CTO at 123.Net, explains how Detroit has now stepped into the Big Leagues of Internet connectivity; Linda Daichendt,is the Executive Director/President, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan which recently hosted a Mobile App Bootcamp
FERNDALE - For episode 121, we were extremely pleased to be joined by Leo Barella, the CTO for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, as well as Stefani Manard, wearer of many hats for Master Plot Comics and Drunk Dorks. Great conversations, plenty of laughs, and an amazing level of informative chatter for us about
GRAND RAPIDS - Leo Dion of BrightDigit is a software developer in the Apple space. On December 5, 2015, Leo joins host Melissa Birnie and discusses developer conferences and shares his thoughts about the first Release Notes conference. Leo will also share his insights on challenges developers face, how the market has changed, and how
