ANN ARBOR - Merit Network CEO and President Donald Welch has been named to the Educause/Internet2 Network Council (EINC), an advisory body that considers policy issues that affect campus, regional and national networks and helps Internet2 and EDUCAUSE advocate thoughtfully and effectively regarding network issues. EINC's two overlapping caucuses, the National-Regional Caucus and the Campus
LANSING ? Gov. Rick Snyder sounded an Eisenhowerian message over the weekend when, during a televised interview, he declared, "I will go to China" when asked if he wanted to lead a trade mission to the country that has been a political hot potato in Michigan for some time. It was in the closing days
LANSING - Despite Michigan House Tax Policy chair Rep. Jud Gilbert's opposition to eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit, it is still part of the tax incentive package, in all totaling $768 million, that House Speaker Jase Bolger said will be reviewed by lawmakers in the coming weeks. Gilbert (R-Algonac) said the committee will review
LANSING - In a significant executive order issued late Monday afternoon, Governor Rick Snyder took authority for the state's parole system out of the Executive Office and put that authority in the Department of Corrections by creating a new parole board. It was unclear if the impact of the order would make parole easier for
YPSILANTI ? Valentine's Day Feb. 14 also marks the launch of the $120 million Venture Michigan Fund II, which follows on the heels of the fully committed $95 million Venture Michigan Fund 1. To make the launch, four private equity capital experts will host a press roundtable at the Eagle Crest Conference Center in Ypsilanti
TROY - Join Automation Alley for a panel discussion on health care IT on February 17. As more and more health care providers are adopting electronic charts and integrated electronic health record software, a substantial amount of patient data will be required to travel among organizations using digital channels. If proper security measures are not
TROY - If you're looking to increase your global competitiveness, join Automation Alley for China: Asia's Powerhouse on February 23. While learning about China?s booming economic opportunities, you'll also learn more about Automation Alley's upcoming trade mission to China, taking place May 13-20. Mission participants will travel to Tianjin (Beijing area) and Nanjing (Shanghai area).
ANN ARBOR - The New Enterprise Forum announced Tuesday that Tom Porter and Dick Sarns, both successful Ann Arbor entrepreneurs, will receive Lifetime Achievement awards at the NEF 25th anniversary gala on February 17th. The recipients exemplify notable entrepreneurship through their ability to build Ann Arbor companies that are leading in their respective fields. Dick
DETROIT - DTE Energy's BudgetWise Billing program offers customers a great way to manage rising energy bills in the face of bitterly cold winter weather. With new and improved features to the program now available, eligible customers enrolled in the program pay the same amount for gas and/or electric service over a 12-month period. "Today's
GRAND RAPIDS ? Data broadband provider US Signal announced Tuesday the addition of several locations to its fiber footprint in Ohio and Indiana. "Increasing network density in Ohio and Indiana is critical to addressing the increased demand for US Signal's state-of-the-art networking services," said Kirk Dombek, director of business development. "As US Signal adds network