LANSING - After months of work behind the scenes, a pair of House lawmakers announced Tuesday they are introducing an eight-cent per gallon gasoline tax increase, coupled with a 12-cent increase for diesel, in order to fill the expected hole in state transportation matching dollars. The proposal, which has not been formally introduced, would raise
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center formed an advanced team of specialists called the Growth Group to prepare Michigan companies for their next stage of growth. G2 does this by providing multifaceted strategic analysis and recommendations for organizations seeking to grow. "As a business grows, decision making and operations become more
SOUTHFIELD - Inviting high-caliber students, professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, leaders, and people in transition, from all backgrounds, industries and educational institutions, to a networking forum for social, personal, professional and career development and growth. Connect-Net promotes strong group dynamics, interactive collaboration, leadership cultivation and encourages application of topics addressed through active participation, facilitators and guest speakers.
WARREN ? Corp magazine and MITechNews.Com will recognize on Jan. 26 the companies and organizations leading the way on making Michigan a more alternative energy friendly state. Sponsored by Allied PhotoChemical, Corp! will recognize the recipients of the 2010 Michigan?s Going Green Awards presented to companies and individuals who have demonstrated exemplary efforts in eco-friendly
ANN ARBOR ? Diane Durance, executive director of the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest, said she has a new business competition that will award a cash prize of $100,000 in June. The GLEQ awards competition is open to all Michigan entrepreneurs that register to participate by March 5, but selection to compete for the new SmartZone
NEW YORK - Ernst & Young announced that application deadline for its Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 Awards is March 19. The program, now in its 24th year, is recognized as one of the most prestigious business award programs in the country. Award winners are selected by a panel of independent judges, including local business
LANSING - Michigan's entire congressional delegation has signed a letter to three key federal officials urging rapid completion of a plan to keep the Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. The letter came out at the end of the week that saw the U.S. Supreme Court refuse to take a case calling for locks
BIRMINGHAM - Health care management advisory company ChangeScape has added a physician IT consulting practice to help physician practices select and implement electronic health record systems. "The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are making it possible for physician practices to receive up
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - During the summer of 2008, gas prices went through the roof, and the United States refocused on renewable energy. Americans say they desire energy independence from foreign nations and environmentally sound renewable energy sources. To that end, the federal and state governments have enacted a number of alternative energy laws, including the
DETROIT - Beginning Sunday, AT&T Michigan customers now have access to nearly 90 retail locations statewide as the company transitions former Centennial-branded stores to AT&T. The rebranding follows AT&T's acquisition of Centennial Communications Corp. on Nov. 5, 2009. This weekend, more than 100 Centennial stores in Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio and Texas will undergo a