DETROIT - Nine years ago, almost to the day, Litecoin was formed after a fork off of the Bitcoin blockchain. It’s original premise was to become the cryptocurrency of choice to make everyday purchases. The reason for this was the lethargic processing times of Bitcoin which threatened to make it irrelevant since it would be
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing director of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how CIOs can land top jobs at major companies even during a pandemic. In fact, he said, demand for CIOs that know the business completely that can develop products that drive sales can write their own ticket. You're going to want
ANN ARBOR - Diva Tech Talks' Kathleen Norton-Schock, and Warner Norcross + Judd's Brian Wassom discuss focusing on Social Media Channels, the law and the First Amendment. Brian also delves into hot issues that could result in litigation around newer technologies in the future. https://youtu.be/gRW7z7DxOIo Diva Tech Talk is a specialized communication channel highlighting women
GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan industrial economy has flipped back to positive, but manufacturers are much more cautious,, local business leaders said in data collected during the last two weeks of February. The survey's index of business improvement (new orders) rebounded to +7 from -9. The production index edged up to +2 from -2. The
SOUTHFIELD - In its drive to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology, the nonprofit Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation launched a multi-stakeholder research study to understand the state of girls and women in technology – what drives them, what challenges them and what makes them stay. The results provide
ROYAL OAK - Executive Search Partners' Gary Erickson Explains in this video series "How To Interview Well." You're going to want to watch this one if you're looking to stand out from other job candidates. https://youtu.be/4YEzIU4KcUo
DETROIT - Most businesses are started because somebody, at some point wanted to make money. This is the fundamental capitalism concept that permits an individual with an idea to build a business that is profitable, allowing them to sustain life, support their families, and even help others make a living. So, what’s the secret to
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LANSING - Proposed funding for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will jump in the 2017-18 budget, but still be a bit smaller than Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal following action by a House Appropriations subcommittee. The LARA subcommittee reported HB 4239 to the full House Appropriations Committee unanimously but at $1 million less than
LANSING - Michigan’s 15 universities would see a 1.9 percent increase under the House version of the higher education budget reported Thursday, $9 million less than Gov. Rick Snyder recommended. The budget, HB 4229, was reported 5-0 with Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) abstaining. The House Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee budget concurred with Mr. Snyder
