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ForeSee Results Launches Mobile Customer Satisfaction Measurement Tool

ANN ARBOR - ForeSee Results Wednesday announced the launch of CS Mobile, a new product that quantifies customer satisfaction with companies' mobile apps and mobile sites in order to identify improvements that can generate the greatest returns. "Companies are formatting content and functionality for display and usage on hand-held devices, and frankly, it doesn't always

By |2011-02-23T00:00:00-05:00February 23rd, 2011|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Ford Launches Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page

DEARBORN - Ford has launched an Electrified Vehicle Facebook page to serve as a place where passionate enthusiasts or curious consumers can find and share information about the company's electrified vehicles. The page, available at Click on Facebook.Com, is part of Ford's efforts to educate consumers on the variety of choices available with electrified vehicles

By |2011-02-23T00:00:00-05:00February 23rd, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Cleaner Engine Maker EcoMotors Inks Development Deal With Navistar

ALLEN PARK ? EcoMotors has landed another partner, this time Navistar International. The agreement will develop a commercial turbo-diesel version of EcoMotors opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder engine. EcoMotors says its engine and powertrain packages are designed to be 15- to 50-percent more efficient, smaller, lighter, and less expensive to manufacture than conventional internal combustion engines. Last year,

By |2011-02-23T00:00:00-05:00February 23rd, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Study: Michigan Film Credits Creates Positive Return On State’s Investment

DETROIT - A new research study shows a positive Return on Investment from Michigan's film production tax credit, despite the fact that the program has been in place for less than three full years. Gov. Snyder has proposed eliminating the 42 percent film production credit and replacing it with a maximum $25 million annual credit.

By |2011-02-23T00:00:00-05:00February 23rd, 2011|Archive, Events/Announcements|

ePrize Adds Marketing Platform To Integrate Social Networks, Mobile Phones

PLEASANT RIDGE - ePrize has announced a new multi-channel platform that integrates between social networks, microsites and mobile in a single marketing campaign. The multi-channel method combines the power of key outlets like Twitter, Facebook, SMS text messaging and smartphone applications to maximize campaign impact while appealing to each consumer's preferences. Mobile phones will overtake

By |2011-02-23T00:00:00-05:00February 23rd, 2011|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Advanced Lighting Industry Could Help Michigan Make Sustainable Transition

DETROIT - The advanced lighting industry could be the poster child for Michigan's transformation to sustainability in energy production, conservation, and job creation. Imagine all the jobs that spin-off from any new industry. It's not just the engineering and manufacturing, but component assembly, testing, and training the work force to install or retrofit these new

By |2011-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Plex Wins Corp! Magazine Excellence In Digital, Science, Tech Biz Awards

AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems has been named a recipient of Corp! Magazine's inaugural Excellence in Digital, Science & Technology Business awards for 2011. Companies based in Southeast Michigan are chosen for the annual awards based upon a track record of innovation and excellence in conducting business that leverages effective and advanced technology. Award recipients

By |2011-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2011|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Information Management Topic Of March 9 AIIM Meeting

LIVONIA ? Management of information will be the focus March 9 by the Michigan Chapter of AIIM at Schoolcraft College. Author Bill Tolson will tell how you can find relevant information quickly and easily. Businesses are being transformed into knowledge based organizations with employees generating and receiving mountains of information, every day, every minute. This

By |2011-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2011|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

DNRE Overhauls License-Buying Experience With E-License Upgrades

LANSING - Those who buy hunting, fishing and ORV licenses and snowmobile trail permits online will see improvements Feb. 24 to the E-License system, as the Department of Natural Resources and Environment revamps the license-buying experience. The DNRE - in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and in partnership with HP

By |2011-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2011|Announcements/New Products, Archive|