Entrepreneur Corner

State Tourism Web Site Sets Records In July

LANSING - Michigan's tourism web site - michigan.org - in July set a record for volume with 1.7 million sessions, a daily average of 55,000 sessions. Click-throughs from the site to Michigan tourism industry web sites also set a record,averaging 31,000 per day, a total of 950,000 during the month. In addition, michigan.org retains the

By |2007-08-07T00:00:00-04:00August 7th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Kudos To Enginering Society Of Detroit For Technology Magazine

SOUTHFIELD - Out of 270 entries, The American Society of Association Executives has recognized The Engineering Society of Detroit's Technology Century Magazine with the 2007 Gold Circle Award for best publication for an association with a budget less than or equal to $2 million. Entries were judged on content, effectiveness, writing, design/layout and photography/illustration. Technology

By |2007-08-07T00:00:00-04:00August 7th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

E2Detroit Entrepreneur’s Conference Set For October

DETROIT - Wayne State University will host an entrepreneurship and excellence symposium, E2detroit, this October to bring together business minds and students interested in entrepreneurship for a two-day conference that will feature some of Michigan?s top business leaders. E2detroit 2007 will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, networking, the E2adventure competition, and a cocktail reception

By |2007-08-07T00:00:00-04:00August 7th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Coherix Names Gorman Director Of Auto Business Unit

ANN ARBOR - L. Lee Gorman has been named director of the automotive business unit at Coherix, a supplier of holographic and optical inspection systems to measure production and component quality in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical supply and semiconductor industries. Prior to joining Coherix, Gorman was a principal at Barton Consulting Services in Ann

By |2007-07-25T00:00:00-04:00July 25th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

ForeSee Partners With eHarmony To Measure Customer Satisfaction

ANN ARBOR - ForeSee Results is partnering with eHarmony.com to help the dating site better measure customer satisfaction. ForeSee Results, which uses the American Customer Satisfaction Index developed at the University of Michigan, will help eHarmony study how improvements to specific aspects of the online experience, such as usability and site performance, will positively affect

By |2007-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Unusual Entrepreneurs Share Wild Success Stories

ANN ARBOR - Sometimes it's luck and sometimes it's timing - and yet other times it's the sheer genius of a wacky idea. On Thursday, come to the New Enterprise Forum July meeting and hear from entrepreneurs who've discovered and capitalized upon unusual or obscure market needs to build a business. Where: Holiday Inn North

By |2007-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Christian Based Social Network Launched

GRAND RAPIDS ? Software developer CQL on Monday announced it has developed LightsTogether.Com, a community portal developed to connect believers and Christ-centered organizations with a social network geared to promote safe fellowship for users who share a Christian faith. LightsTogether connects users to churches, ministries, and other Christians around the world ? as well as

By |2007-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Early Bird Registration For E2Detroit Ends July 31

DETROIT - Register before July 31st to attend the October E2 entrepreneurship symposium at Wayne State University and receive $45 off the registration fees. E2detroit, from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, will once again bring together expert authors, speakers, executives, investors and professors, all who are leaders in the community, to share their knowledge with

By |2007-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Former GM Chief Antitrust Lawyer Joins Butzel Long

DETROIT - William B. Slowey, former Corporate Antitrust Counsel for General Motors Corporation, has joined Butzel Long and will be based in the law firm's Detroit office. Slowey served 35 years in various positions at General Motors Corporation, including the last 18 as Corporate Antitrust Counsel. His legal work is extensive and spans a variety

By |2007-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2007|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|