SOUTHFIELD - In this episode, we spotlight two diverse women leaders helping build and support a strong community of women in technology. Kate Catlin, millennial founder of Women Rising, a new and exploding network of women in tech, invited us to attend a fireside chat with "Baby Boomer" Sue Schade, CIO of the University of
SOUTHFIELD - Members of The Engineering Society of Detroit can get an exclusive first-hand look at the region's newest engineering education showplace - the spectacular new 128,000-square-foot Oakland University Engineering Center - on Monday, June 29. The members-only tour begins with registration and networking at 1 p.m., followed by the tour at 1:30. The cost
DEARBORN - Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford on July 25-26 with new makers already confirmed, a new outdoor midway location and new craft partners Handmade Toledo for the family-friendly event showcasing the amazing work of makers of all ages. Scheduled to make appearances at the Faire are: The Les Paul Experience 3-story
DETROIT - The hiatus is almost over! After two years in a holding pattern due to the out-of-state relocation of the chapter's former local leadership, Mobile Monday Lansing now has a new Steering Committee Chairperson in Leo Dion, CEO of Lansing-based Bright Digit and Chief Experience Officer for East Lansing's, Driver On Tap. Arrangements are
ANN ARBOR - I don't often talk directly to my readers and listeners, but I wanted to share some exciting news with you about a new company I am a partner in called VideoMeeting. We will be launching the beta test in July and need you, my readers and listeners, to sample our cloud-based video
ANN ARBOR - More than 100 women heard inspirational messages about careers in BioSciences June 9 at the inaugural Women in BioScience program hosted by MichBio, the state's life sciences trade association. Inspiration came from both the personal and professional experiences of dozens of women who volunteered their time to inspire other women to further
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Time is running out to register for the Women in Mobile and Wireless Tech program on Monday June 22 that will explore opportunity with successful women leaders. Speakers include: Krischa Winright, CIO, Priority Health / VP of Information Systems, Spectrum Health Kimberly Green-Kerr, Regional Vice-president, Sprint Business Linda Marshall, telecommunications industry consultant
LANSING - Michigan Senate officials say an agreement on their version of road funding is not imminent, but a number of sources said a proposal that would include new revenues along with cuts could be passed by the Senate by July 4. All the sources, speaking on background, said details on a possible agreement are
LANSING - A bill that would phase out the state's film incentive program, but essentially allow the Film Office itself to stay open for business cleared the Michigan Senate on Thursday and was concurred in by the Michigan House, making its way to Governor Rick Snyder''s desk for his signature. HB 4122 has been a
LANSING - Michigan showed healthy per capita gross domestic product growth in 2014, but, with an estimated per capita GDP output of $45,562, lags the other Great Lakes states. According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the U.S. Department of Commerce, Michigan's per capita GDP output put it 38th among the states