ANN ARBOR - On July 18 a panel of educational, government, business leaders and venture capitalists will discuss the progress, the opportunities and challenges for start-ups in Michigan to cap off the week of the launch of ICorps at the University of Michigan. Michigan eLab, Menlo Innovations, Ann Arbor SPARK and Bank of Ann Arbor
GRAND RAPIDS ? The City of Grand Rapids took another step towards its goal of having all of its energy needs supplied by renewable sources by 2020 with the ceremonial launch of 429 solar panels atop the city's water system administration center roof, what Mayor George Heartwell described as the ?next step in our energy
ALLEN PARK ? A group of investors that includes Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates has invested $32.5 million in a Series C round in EcoMotors International, which is developing an efficient, clean, lightweight engine that will be used in hybrids, extended range EVs, as well as cars and light trucks. The round was led by Braemar
LANSING - It would take just 10 male and 10 female Asian carp to locate in the Great Lakes basin to produce a 50 percent chance of successfully spawning offspring provided the fish find a suitable spawning river, according to a report released Thursday by the Canadian government. One item that is unclear, according to
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Thursday announced the approval of incentives for five businesses by the Michigan Strategic Fund through the Michigan Business Development and Community Revitalization Programs. The expansions include Arcadia Brewing Company in Kalamazoo, ArcticAx US in Grand Rapids, Blue Star 2 in Benton Harbor, Ionia Ventures in Grand Rapids
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network announced the launch of its Network Security Professional Services, a suite of five consulting solutions that identify vulnerabilities and protect the networks of Merit Members from security threats. "Merit is pleased to launch Network Security Professional Services," said Elwood Downing, vice president of Member Relations, Communications and Services for Merit.
NOVI - Marvel Technologies Inc., announced that it has joined SuccessFactors, an SAP company's partner program as a SuccessConsulting Partner. Marvel Technologies will provide consulting, implementation, training and business strategy expertise for SuccessFactors Business Execution Software Suite. Marvel Technologies Inc. is a privately held, minority-owned technology company that develops and delivers professional services and solutions
DETROIT - The submission deadline for nominations for the fourth annual Michigan Green Chemistry Governor's Awards is July 20. The Governor?s Awards recognize advances that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture, or use, or that promote activities which support or implement those technologies and efforts. Awards are open to individuals, groups,
TROY - Billhighway, a provider of cloud-based financial management solutions for nonprofit organizations, has hired Jill Garrity as Business Analyst and Kurt Plantus as Network Administrator. Garrity will serve as the liaison between the customer community and the application development team. In her new role, she will determine how new software applications and corresponding processes
NORTHVILLE - DataFactZ has added two new clients, Lord & Taylor and Saddle Creek Corporation. ?We are proud to have continued growth among our client roster locally, nationally and internationally,? said Krishna Kallakuri, Vice President of DataFactZ. ?Our specialized solutions are allowing these companies to understand their customers in a way that hasn?t been previously