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Google Takes The Wraps Off Its Fi Wireless Service

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google on Wednesday announced its long-anticipated wireless service in the United States, called Project Fi, which will let the customer pay for only what data they use on their phones. But for now, the program is invite-only and will only be available on Google's Nexus 6 smartphone. "It's important that wireless

By |2015-04-22T00:00:00-04:00April 22nd, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Register Now For Lawrence Tech?s Academic Summer Camps

SOUTHFIELD - The Marburger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University offers more than 20 engineering, science, design and technology summer camps for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in improving their academic preparation while previewing career fields and college experiences. The week-long summer camps will be held from June 22 through July 24. There

By |2015-04-22T00:00:00-04:00April 22nd, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

SME?s THE BIG M Adds New Content Focused On The Future of Manufacturing

DETROIT - Registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers advanced manufacturing technology event, THE BIG M, at the Cobo Center, June 2-4. SME?s THE BIG M offers expert keynotes, educational sessions and panels, as well an exhibit floor featuring new manufacturing technologies, hands-on experiences and experts from leading

By |2015-04-22T00:00:00-04:00April 22nd, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

FCC Staff Refers Comcast-Time Warner Proposed Merger To Judge

WASHINGTON DC - Federal Communications Commission staff recommended that the regulatory agency designate Comcast Corp.?s proposed acquisition of Time Warner Cable Inc. for a hearing, according to people familiar with the matter, a significant setback for the companies? merger plans, the Wall Street Journal reported. The staff reached a conclusion that the best option for

By |2015-04-22T00:00:00-04:00April 22nd, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

MI Earth Day Fest Set For April 2015 In Rochester

ROCHESTER - The Rochester City Council has approved the application for the 10th annual MI Earth Day Fest to be held April 24-26, 2015, at a great new location in the City Center on the banks of the Paint Creek. The festival site is much larger than last year and will accommodate many more exhibits,

By |2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00April 20th, 2015|Archive, Politics|

Michigan Angel Fund Closes $2 million MAF II

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Angel Fund closed its second fund (MAF II) with $2.05 million. MAF II will make its first investment this spring, and plans to invest money in eight to 10 total investments within the next two years. ?There?s no doubt that MAF plays an important role in our entrepreneurial economy. Angel

By |2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00April 20th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Verizon Says FiOS To Offer TV Packages For Certain Groups Of Channels

WASHINGTON DC - Verizon Communications Inc. said its FiOS service will offer new TV packages aimed at giving customers flexibility to purchase only certain groups of channels they want to watch, the latest sign of how pay-TV providers are adapting to stepped-up competition, the Washington Post reported Friday. Starting April 19, consumers will be able

By |2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00April 20th, 2015|Archive, Politics|

MichBio Posts 6 New Life Sciences Jobs To Career Center

ANN ARBOR - MichBio, the state's Life Sciences trade organization, has posted six new jobs at its Career Center. Three are in Michigan and three in Iraq. Chemical Production Engineer Healthmark Industries Co, Inc - Fraser, MI Healthmark is seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to provide process and technical expertise, and leadership in continuous

By |2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00April 20th, 2015|Archive, Life Sciences|