AUBURN HILLS - Plex Online provider Plex Systems and researchers from Aberdeen Group are hosting a free manufacturing executive webinar titled, "SaaS ERP: Trends & Observations" December 14 at 1 PM Eastern Time. What does 2011 hold in terms of those manufacturers considering SaaS or cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems? The free executive webinar
FARMINGTON HILLS - The Michigan International Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday get together on Dec. 14 at the Bombay Grille. Meet new contacts and mingle with others whom you may already know. Enjoy some good food, great conversations, and make plans for 2011 to be your best year ever. No cost for members.
TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, announced that it has restructured with the promotion of three staff members ? Charles DeVries, Alysia Green, Katie Mullin. DeVries has been promoted to Senior Director, Business Development. He is now responsible for forging relationships with elected officials, businesses, foundations, the press and government at all
LANSING - The Pure Michigan tourism advertising campaign has again been recognized with an award, this time by the Detroit advertising community. The campaign was honored with the Best of Show award at this week's D Show. On Thursday, Gov. Jennifer Granholm agreed to spend $10 million from the 21st Century Jobs Fund as a
LANSING - The popular Pure Michigan tourism campaign will get an infusion of money after all with the Legislature and Governor Jennifer Granholm agreeing to spend $10 million from the high-technology-focused 21st Century Jobs Fund as a short-term move. Under the bill (HB 4817), at least $1.5 million must be spent toward a winter promotional
FLINT - The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce presented Dr. Laura Ann Carravallah with the prestigious 2010 ATHENA Award, and Katrina Khouri with the new 2010 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. These two women were chosen from a pool of 18 nominees - 13 for the ATHENA Award and five for the ATHENA Young Professional
LANSING - Governor-elect Rick Snyder spent $11 million on his successful campaign for governor while defeated Democratic candidate Virg Bernero spent $2.1 million. Those numbers reflect spending for the entire campaign. For the general election phase, Snyder outspent Bernero $3.4 million to $2 million. But those figures don't include heavy outside spending by the Republican
LANSING - A package of bills designed to allow a group of local governments to apply for land surrounding major assets, like airports, to be mostly tax-free as a way to convince new businesses to locate around such facilities, passed the Legislature on Thursday. Separately: FILM CREDITS: The House approved two measures aimed at making
WASHINGTON ? It is not too late for business owners to reduce their 2010 tax bills and plan ahead for 2011. The U.S. Small Business Administration's December Web chat will focus on tax preparation for small business owners. Participants can get useful year-end tax tips and information, and learn more about tax deductions and credits
LANSING ? If you love Michigan you can tell your story in video and get the chance to win a top prize of $2,500 in a new competition announced by the Prima Civitas Foundation. The "I love Michigan" Video Contest is open to Michigan residents who want to produce a mini movie of up to