NOVI - There is no doubt that dependable electricity is indispensable to modern life and is the backbone of our economy. From cell phones to social networks, from manufacturing plants to data centers, we all depend on the power that makes today?s increasingly connected lifestyles possible. ITC delivers that power. We are unique in that
LANSING - The state Board of State Canvassers voted 3-1 Thursday against certifying a petition to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and bring tipped workers up to that wage in an unexpected bipartisan vote. People Protecting Michigan Jobs, which opposes the petition, made its case to the board that the petition should
LANSING - As a MichBio member, did you know that your company can save up to 33 percent on your shipping needs via MichBio?s FedEx Advantage Program? This includes great discounts on FedEx?s CryoPort Deep Frozen Solutions, with temperature control down to -150C. In addition, we?ll soon be rolling out additional Michigan-region savings for specialty
MIDLAND ? Mid Michigan Innovation Center will host a Bootstrappers Breakfast at its Midland headquarters on Aug. 13. The event allows entrepreneurs from early-stage tech companies to share knowledge and experiences gained through their business development. The breakfast will feature special guest Travis Johnson, the founder of foodjunky, a startup that provides a simpler way
HOUGHTON - After a decade of groundwork, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education programs in the state received a $5 million grant that will be used to unlock doors for the next generation to develop STEM careers. The grant, from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, funds the Michigan Science Teaching and Assessment
DETROIT ? More than 700 professionals networked with automotive suppliers and auto OEMs, engaged in meetings, and heard from Michigan leaders on July 22 at the Detroit Three Matchmaking Summit hosted by Pure Michigan Business Connect at Cobo Hall. Governor Rick Snyder was the lunch keynote and spoke on continuing to strengthen the Michigan automotive
LANSING ? The people have spoken, and the winner of the Hudsonville Ice Cream Pure Michigan Limited Edition Flavor Contest is Winter Campfire. More than 7,400 people cast their votes, with Winter Campfire taking the top prize by nearly 200 votes. The flavor features Hudsonville Original Vanilla ice cream with a marshmallow swirl, graham cracker
DETROIT - About.com editor Wendy Boswell joins the show to uncover the massive presence of the sinister Darknet or Deep Web as it is sometimes know where massive volumes of information are illegally traded along with guns and pornography. Author Joe Bastian talks about the launch of the third in the series of books about
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP - Suniva, Inc., a metro-Atlanta based manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, announced it is opening a second U.S. manufacturing facility in Saginaw Township. Construction will begin in August, with production in the last three months of 2014. Some 350 jobs will be created. The new facility will provide up
NOVI - Marvel Technologies has appointed Chakravarti Desikan (Desi) as its managing partner. He will be responsible for leading Marvel?s Consulting Services division. Under his leadership, the newly formed division will focus on consulting, implementation and managed services for SAP initiatives. MCS will focus on providing metrics based continuous improvement services primarily in energy and