ANN ARBOR - With support from Ann Arbor SPARK, XanEdu, Inc. is expanding its operations, investing more than $1 million in Ann Arbor and planning to hire more than 50 people. As part of the expansion, XanEdu is consolidating its Michigan and Kentucky operations into its current Ann Arbor headquarters. "Ann Arbor SPARK connected XanEdu
TROY ? The Center for Computer Resources has surfaced on Nine Lives Media?s seventh-annual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition, a distinguished list and report identifying the world?s top 501 managed service providers. ?It is a great honor for the Center for Computer Resources team to be recognized for their handwork and professionalism,? said Curtis Hicks, President
MT. PLEASANT ? 23 teams will compete in the fourth annual New Venture Competition at Central Michigan University for the chance to win $75,000 in venture capital funds March 28 in the Education and Human Services Building on CMU?s campus. The New Venture Competition is a forum for learning, identifying, nurturing, and showcasing emerging entrepreneurs
WARREN - Corp! magazine will honor in April 15 of the best technology companies at a symposium and awards breakfast at the VisTaTech Center on Schoolcraft College?s Livonia campus. The DiSciTech Awards symposium and breakfast will feature networking, innovative speakers, knowledge sharing and the awards celebration for this year?s honorees. The keynote address, ?Leadership in
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission on Tuesday directed four natural gas utilities to participate in a collaborative proceeding dealing with the creation of a gas choice price comparison website and invited alternative gas suppliers, other regulated natural gas utilities, and others to participate. The directive (Case U-17580) was specifically pointed at Consumer Energy
DETROIT ? Strategic Staffing Solutions is offering the first ever Certified Contingent Workforce Professional, an 11-module groundbreaking certification program, is now available to help staffing industry professionals develop best practices and thought leadership to attract the best and brightest. This first-ever program available in Detroit on May 1-2 at the Detroit Athletic Club. As an
DETROIT - Consulting firm C/D/H relocate its Southeast Michigan offices to downtown Detroit on March 17 from Royal Oak. About 10 Detroit-based C/D/H employees will work in the newly renovated 3,200 square foot open floor plan space, designed for workplace collaboration. The move puts C/D/H in Detroit?s Tech Hub Network, and closer to about 40
WASHINGTON DC - IBM has denied any involvement with the US National Security Agency's surveillance programs, and the company claims it has never handed over any client data to governmental bodies. In response to allegations concerning the NSA's PRISM surveillance program, Big Blue has posted a response in the form of a blog post written
ANN ARBOR - Toyota Technical Center announced $20,000 in grants to FIRST Robotics of Michigan that went students and the FIRST Robotics State Competition. FIRST Robotics grants were provided to the Ann Arbor Huron River High School ? A2 Geeks ($5,000), the FIRST Robotics State Competition ($10,000) and as part of Toyota?s commitment to Michigan
PLYMOUTH ? Absopure and Pure Michigan have announced a Pure Michigan Moment Facebook contest running through April 7 that invites consumers to submit photos of what represents Michigan to them for a chance to win a weekend getaway to one of the state?s greatest vacation destinations, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. The