TROY - If you're looking to increase your global competitiveness, join Automation Alley for China: Asia's Powerhouse on February 23. While learning about China?s booming economic opportunities, you'll also learn more about Automation Alley's upcoming trade mission to China, taking place May 13-20. Mission participants will travel to Tianjin (Beijing area) and Nanjing (Shanghai area).
TROY - Join Automation Alley for a panel discussion on health care IT on February 17. As more and more health care providers are adopting electronic charts and integrated electronic health record software, a substantial amount of patient data will be required to travel among organizations using digital channels. If proper security measures are not
TROY- Automation Alley has elected three new board members for 2011: Donald H. Clayton, managing director of Clayton & McKervey; Mark Symonds, CEO and president of Plex Systems; and Peter H. Webster, member of Dickinson Wright. "The staff and I look forward to working with the new board as we continue to grow the innovation
TROY - Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers has been appointed to the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Information and Communications Technologies, Services, and Electronic Commerce by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and the United States Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk. The Committee provides detailed policy and technical advice, information and recommendations to Secretary
TROY ? Mark Symonds, president and CEO of Plex Systems, will keynote Automation Alley's first all-day conference and expo on Jan. 25 where members can learn skills to promote their businesses. Accelerate 2011: Learning. Connecting. Growing at the Centerpoint Marriott in Auburn Hills. Symonds' keynote presentation will discuss the everyday challenges of managing a business,
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
WARREN - The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center has been awarded two of the ten 2009 Army Greatest Invention Awards ? both related to protection from land mines. TARDEC is a partner of Automation Alley. The Awards ? selected by active duty Soldiers based on their impact on the Army?s capabilities,
TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, announced Tuesday that it is now providing eligible youth and dislocated workers with information technology training and industry recognized certifications, as well as career readiness training, job placement assistance, and internship opportunities. In partnership with Oakland Schools, Automation Alley's "Information Technology Career Pathways Project" offers students
TROY - Automation Alley announced Monday that eight companies from Southeast Michigan will participate in its first-ever domestic trade mission to the 27th Army Science Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, from November 29 - December 2. "The companies attending are a working example of Automation Alley's partnerships of business, government and educational institutions from
TROY - Automation Alley has finally begun the 3,200 square foot expansion at its headquarters to provide a 'soft landing center' for international guests interested in conducting business in Southeast Michigan. The new addition will feature a private entrance, three conference rooms, three private offices and an open office area. The project also includes adding