DETROIT ? Four Southeast Michigan economic development groups reported Wednesday that their joint efforts have created 7,225 technology jobs as well as 225 tech companies that have gone on to secure more than $300 million in follow-on investments. The groups - Ann Arbor SPARK, Automation Alley, Macomb-OU INCubator and TechTown Detroit - which came together
EAST LANSING - The Michigan State University College of Engineering team captured 19th place ? out of a total of 49 competing teams ? at this year?s National Steel Bridge Competition held last week. The Spartan Spanners Steel Bridge team, from the college?s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, made it to the finals after
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has launched its Virtual Business Advisor, a program offered in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor and the A2Y Chamber. Virtual Business Advisor will officially launch to the public in June. The economic development group also detailed, at its annual meeting, the results of its marketing efforts. $148
GRAND RAPIDS ? BlueGrace Logistics is expanding its footprint in Michigan. The shipping and freight franchisor is seeking those interested in the BlueGrace Logistics franchise opportunity and hopes to begin the interview process within the next couple of months. In 2013, the company increased its footprint by 62 percent, with a 30 percent increase in
BIRMINGHAM - The gorgeous Birmingham Country Club was the setting May 15 for the Michigan Council for Women in Technology 9th Annual Scholarship Awards and Partner Recognition program that celebrated the next generation of women in IT while giving volunteers and sponsors a chance to see their impact first-hand. MCWT President Maru Flores kicked off
TROY - Watch up-and-coming entrepreneurs present their business plans, and then join in the discussion at the Entrepreneurial Initiative of Southeast Michigan Entrepreneurs Forum at Automation Alley May 20. This event will feature companies from Bizdom Detroit. The short presentations are critiqued by attendees, including venture capitalists, angel investors and business professionals, who provide constructive
EAST LANSING - More than 15,000 participants gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in April to demonstrate their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills by going head-to-head with custom-built and programmed robots at the VEX Robotics Championship. Michigan State University sponsored seven of the 16 Michigan High School teams at the competition. The Haslett team
DETROIT - Downtown Detroit's growing tech hub gained additional traction Tuesday as Microsoft announced it will be joining the Madison Block, a burgeoning tech neighborhood known for its open and collaborative work environment. Technical and business experts from Microsoft Ventures will work in the Madison Building to engage with the neighborhood's startup community and develop
TROY - Automation Alley has selected Brett Opel, a senior from Clarkston High School, as its FIRST robotics scholarship recipient for 2014. The scholarship, supported by the Automation Alley Fund, was created to recognize high school seniors involved in FIRST robotics that are interested in pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math course of study
DETROIT ? join MIBB on the Riverfront to network and learn about current Michigan Israel partnerships and deals in the making with featured speaker Yariv Becher Consul for Economic Affairs, The Gov't of Israel Economic Mission to the Midwest. Tour the new U.S. Patent Office at 4:00 pm, prior to the networking event. All participants