AUBURN HILLS - Late Monday night, Dassault Systemes, which has an automotive office and its DELMIA brand headquarters in Auburn Hills, announced its intent to purchase IBM's PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) group for $600 Million. The deal brings 700 new employees to Dassualt and 1,000 named accounts including companies such as Ford and Chrysler. The
DETROIT - Michigan business leaders will come together on Nov. 7 at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology's annual signature event - a fundraiser to support the non-profit group's Foundation. The top auction prize - diner with top Michigan CIOs. The MCWT Foundation's mission is to encourage
YPSILANTI - Integrated Sensing Systems announced that the U.S. Patent Office has granted it a utility patent (US 7,581,429) for Microfluidic Device and Method of Operation. "The new patent and associated technology offers improved fluidic sensor and system designs and performance," said Nader Najafi, ISSYS President and CEO. "The basic technology is already seeing use
BATTLE CREEK - Transformation of Battle Creek's downtown was recognized as the Construction/Development Deal of the Year by a Michigan business news weekly. Battle Creek's downtown transformation was selected among five other high profile development projects, including the Harbor Shores Jack Nicklaus golf course (Benton Harbor), the new airport terminal in Kalamazoo, the new Gun
DETROIT - Four months after exiting a U.S.-funded bankruptcy reorganization, Chrysler Group LLC is about to unveil a product roadmap that relies heavily on vehicles from Italian partner Fiat SpA while abandoning many of the U.S. car maker's own models. The plan, due to be revealed Nov. 4, involves the reintroduction of Fiat's premium, sporty
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing increases in the size definitions for three broad commercial sectors. The proposed increases cover size standards for 71 different types of businesses, two-thirds of them in retail trade sectors. The rest are in accommodations and food services, and other services. The changes, if adopted, will expand
SOUTHFIELD - The Automotive Industry Action Group, one of the industry's largest trade associations, has selected AutoCom Associates as its public relations agency of record. AIAG is a globally recognized organization founded in 1982 by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. The organization provides an open forum for members to cooperate in developing programs to benefit
KALAMAZOO - An open house on Nov. 5 will help launch the third edition of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Automotive Academy for which applications are still being accepted. Just like the high-tech vehicles that it trains prospective mechanics to maintain, the academy format is being fine-tuned. It will be shorter in duration, smaller in
DETROIT - Wayne State University School of Business Administration has announced a new global partner for its Adams Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program. Ford Global Technologies, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that manages all aspects of intellectual property for Ford and its brands, WSU. This opportunity will offer a highly entrepreneurial experience for one
GRAYLING - The Crawford County Economic Development Partnership has developed a Business Anniversary Recognition program to distinguish and recognize Crawford County businesses for reaching anniversary milestones. Age symbolizes strength and security, especially in today�??s unpredictable marketplace. The average business operates for less than seven (7) years. Those that last longer certainly have reason to celebrate.