MIDLAND - Continuing education (CPEs) can be the key to keep you up-to-date on emerging IT security threats. However, if you don't take the time to posture your IT defense and offense (not to mention earn the credits you need), you could expose your company to attack and lose your certification. To read the rest
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech is sponsoring an IT disaster recovery webinar and a 7x24 Exchange event presentation Sept. 20 at 2 pm. During the webinar and presentation, Steven Gold that will share expertise learned from living through an actual IT disaster. Steven Gold, Principal Infrastructure Consultant at SJG Consultants, has over 30 years of
WASHINGTON DC ? The Department of Energy will give grants to three Michigan organizations to help make solar energy systems more cost effective. The three organizations to receive awards are: * Cascade Engineering, Grand Rapids, $602,623: Racking system for commercial rooftops using polymers. * Raymond Tinnerman Manufacturing, Rochester Hills, $1.67 million: Bracket system for commercial
ANN ARBOR ? Registration is now open for the 2011 Michigan Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference Advancing Innovation for a Sustainable Future Oct. 27 at the University of Michigan - North Campus Research Complex. For researchers, chemists, engineers, industry CEOs, students, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers ? anyone interested in advancing innovation for a sustainable future in
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures announced it has raised $140 million for its third investment fund, Arboretum III, which focuses on health care technology companies. The Venture Capital company, led by managing directors Jan Garfinkle and Tim Petersen, had set a goal of $125 million for its latest fund. ?We are pleased to have exceeded
WASHINGTON D.C. ? Three Michigan organizations are among hundreds of non profits from 44 states and the District of Columbia that received grants under the Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act, the U. S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday. Michigan organizations awarded PRIME Grants are: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Center For Empowerment and
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems announced it raised enough money to provide 11,282 days of food for the Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan's 2011 Food Fight to Tackle Childhood Hunger. The amount was the highest among participating companies with 100-250 employees, as well as the largest amount of all 30 participating companies. These
TROY ? Automation Alley announced Thursday that the executives of Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties, as well as the Mayor of Detroit, will be keynote speakers at the 2011 Annual Awards Gala. Addressing the 2011 Automation Alley Annual Awards Gala will be: Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano Macomb County Executive Mark
LANSING ? The fall advertising campaign for Pure Michigan hits the airwaves this week. The television and radio ads, including seven partner ads, will air regionally and statewide through early October. The total fall advertising budget of $2,390,976 includes $295,000 in funding committed by private sector partners as part of the Travel Michigan Ad Partnership
AUBURN HILLS ? The Michigan Council of Women in Technology will host the 6th Annual Technology Career Summit on Sept. 17 at Oakland Community College. You'll have an opportunity to: Listen to HP's view of the future of technology Hear why mobile apps are the bright future for developers See how nanotechnology drives development of