LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced Thursday that the feature film Silver Bells has been approved for a film incentive from the state. A Christmas story, the project features a tale of redemption and family traditions. It is being produced in association with the Salvation Army and will film in Manistee, Grand Rapids and
TROY - SunTel Services announced Wednesday that it has achieved Gold Partner status with Citrix ? a virtual workplace software and services company. Gold Partner status with Citrix is achieved based on a combination of completing additional sales and technical certifications, achieving successful customer deployments and having a close working relationship with the local Citrix
MOUNT CLEMONS - Macomb County has expanded its existing video arraignment system in partnership with the state of Michigan that enables courts outside the country to conduct judicial arraignments of in-custody defendants who are being held at local lockups, county jails, or statewide prison facilities. This technology will use the county?s two-way interactive video system
WASHINGTON D.C. - Companies and communities across the country announced more than 300 clean energy and clean transportation projects in 2012 that are expected to create 110,000 jobs, according a report released Wednesday by Environmental Entrepreneurs. Michigan ranked second, behind California, with 29 projects. ?It?s now crystal-clear that clean energy and clean transportation are helping
MOSCOW - Cyberspace is rapidly becoming, if not a battlefield in the direct sense of the word, then a central arena for future wars. In this context, the decision by the Russian Ministry of Defense to create a specialized network command is justified and timely. According to media reports, Russia?s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu recently
LANSING ? The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Wednesday announced Michigan Strategic Fund investments of $2.76 million into six growing technology companies through the Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund. ?Innovative early-stage companies often need venture capital to help finance critical stages of their development and commercialization,? said Gov. Rick Snyder. ?We are confident that by co-investing
SOUTHFIELD - The State Court Administrative Office has selected ImageSoft TrueFiling platform as the Electronic Filing Manager for a statewide eFiling initiative in Michigan. The decision means that a central Electronic Filing Manager platform will soon be available to all courts throughout the State, including District, Circuit, Probate, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.
TROY - Automation Alley has made a $100,000 investment through the Automation Alley Pre-Seed Fund in Buz FM Inc., an Orion Township-based Internet and software company specializing in social media, digital marketing and advertising technologies. ?Automation Alley continues to drive the growth of Southeast Michigan?s economy,? said Executive Director Ken Rogers. ?Buz.fm has created a
TROY ? Billhighway has created an app that brings together data integration, branding, campaign tracking and motivational tools for nonprofit organizations. The app is available at the App Store. Billhighway allows fundraisers to take credit and debit card payments using their smartphone and a card reader. Give is currently available on the iOS platform and
DETROIT - The Southeast Michigan economy continued modest growth during February, according to the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index. The February index value was 51.7, a small decline from the January index of 55.3. Southeast Michigan PMI values have ranged between 50 and 55 for seven consecutive months. A PMI value above 50 generally suggests