WARREN - In today's economy, entrepreneurs and small businesses are more important than ever. Their resilience and drive keep the economy moving and provides countless jobs. Warren-based publication, Corp! magazine wants to recognize those individuals who are committed to entrepreneurial success with its annual Entrepreneurs of Distinction Awards. Nominations are due May 25. To be
ANN ARBOR - For two years straight, Dick Beedon has redefined �??the pitch�?� with eccentric, energetic performances that are yet to be matched, earning him the coveted NEF Battle of the Elevator Pitch trophy! Can anyone out-pitch our defending champion? Come join the fun on May 21 when the New Enterprise Foundation hosts its pitch
ANN ARBOR - Nearly half of the entries in the spring 2009 Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest business-plan writing contest are in the Information Technology, Software, Web-based applications and electronic publishing categories, a review of the 175 teams shows. Alternative energy entries placed second with 34, following by New Products with 20, Life Sciences with 17,
ANN ARBOR - The Leadership Institute for Women is an initiative of the Center for Empowerment & Economic Development (CEED), is hosting a series of daylong training session in May and June aimed at Certified Women Business Owners. The theme this year is Tough Times are Temporary, but Tough People are Permanent! This all-day advanced
BIRMINGHAM - The next meeting for the Great Lakes Angles will be held May 20, when two up-and-coming technology start ups will pitch their companies to about two dozen potential investors. The two companies that will present elevator pitches will be chosen on May 4, when a committee at the Great Lakes Angles screens potential
ANN ARBOR - Fry Inc. on Friday announced the appointment of Kevin Messing as Executive Creative Director. After leading the creative department in the company's Ann Arbor headquarters for the last four years, Messing will now oversee the creative design efforts throughout all of Fry's four offices and set the direction for the creative group
ROCHESTER - The 4th Annual Earth Day Expo brought well over 50,000 area residents interested in green and healthy living to downtown Rochester last weekend. Visitors enjoyed local food, family fun, educational and networking opportunities, and exhibits by 170 exhibitors during the two-day event. The Earth Day Expo was, by far, Michigan's largest Earth Day
BURLINGAME, Calif. - PowerGenix has made its mark by commercializing nickel-zinc batteries for cameras, electric scooters and power tools, many of which will be shipped this fall. But its long-term goal is to tackle the battery market for hybrid electric vehicles as well. As of now, San Diego's PowerGenix doesn't have its battery technology developed
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google released a new version of its Chrome browser Thursday to fix a high-severity security problem. The problem affects Google's mainstream stable version of Chrome and is fixed in the new version 1.0.154.59. Google has built Chrome so it updates itself automatically with no user intervention, though the software must be
YPSILANTI - The NewVenture program is being offered for dislocated workers in Southeast Michigan to help them evaluate business opportunities and develop an action plan for creating their own businesses. Dislocated workers will develop a business concept through each step of the business planning process. Through readings and research, activities and action steps, entrepreneurs will