DETROIT - The U.S. CARS program has been a boon for automakers and consumers, but now, surprisingly, dealers are running low on inventory. The Detroit Free Press reports that some Chrysler stores are sold out of Dodge Calibers, while there's only a seven-day supply of Jeep Patriots! Normally a 40- to 60-day supply is ideal.
ROCHESTER - MichiganMall.com has partnered with Palace Sports and Entertainment to offer discounted tickets for the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Shock games this season to MichiganMall.com visitors and members. "With the reach of MichiganMall.com we feel placing the "My Ticket Link" program on MichiganMall.com's website is a natural!" said Shawn Williams the Palace Sports and
WASHINGTON - Congress passed a $2 billion extension of the popular "cash for clunkers" program Thursday evening, clearing the legislation for President Obama's signature. Obama administration officials have said that without new funds, the program would have expired by Friday. The Senate passed the extension Thursday evening. The House approved the measure last week, The
MIDLAND - Local startup consultant Caryn Shick of Opportunity Analysts is teaming up with Midland Tomorrow, the MidMichigan Innovation Center, Northwood University-Alden B. Dow Creativity Center, and an array of young entrepreneurs from all over the country to bring to mid-Michigan a series of three conferences that will guide those participating through the start-up process
LANSING - Michigan-based companies will get $1.3 billion in federal research and development grants for the development of new batteries used in motor vehicles, and officials hoped the grants could mean as many as 40,000 jobs in the economically strapped state in the next 11 years. Vice President Joe Biden, joined by Gov. Jennifer Granholm
LANSING - Gov. Jennifer Granholm should make public the proposals she has made in private negotiations to raise revenue, Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) said Wednesday. Bishop declined to identify the proposals Granholm had made in meetings she has held with legislative leaders as they seek an agreement on a fiscal year budget. He
ROCHESTER - MichiganMall.com has partnered with Palace Sports and Entertainment to offer discounted tickets for the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Shock games this season to MichiganMall.com visitors and members. "With the reach of MichiganMall.com we feel placing the "My Ticket Link" program on MichiganMall.com's website is a natural!" said Shawn Williams the Palace Sports and
MANISTEE - Alan O'Shea, one of the founders of the Michigan Energy Fair, talks about how the fourth annual event went and how his company, Contractors Building Supply, can't keep up with demand for its energy efficient windows, doors and the like, plus alternative energy power generating systems. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems is not just an ERP system for auto OEMs and parts makers. The Software As A Service provider also is working with medical device manufacturers in the health care industry. To learn more, listen to this Plex Systems edition of Newsmaker Interview. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
DETROIT - IDEACore's software lets companies match customer requirements - things like wanting more head room in a vehicle or making a product easier to use - to the technical actions that will meet those needs. It also helps prioritize requirements in order to focus on the changes that will have the greatest impact. Now