LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced the television series, "Ask Dr. Nandi," has been approved for a $257,994 film incentive from the state. The weekly series films at the Detroit Public Television studio in Wixom and is a medical talk show covering a diverse array of topics. Each show is dedicated to a particular
BIRMINGHAM ? IT security expert and author Richard Stiennon has launched IT-Harvest Press, a new publishing group that will recruit subject matter experts with proven writing skills to nurture through the book writing process. The very first book in IT-Harvest?s catalog is ?UP and to the RIGHT: Strategy and Tactics of Analyst Influence.,? a book
LIVONIA ? Schoolcraft College is hosting an event on Aug. 1 about incorporating social collaboration into master content management. Collaborative and social content experiences are how today?s business user consumes and creates content. These content environments come with the same culpability and responsibility as traditional content systems, but organizations need an end-to-end strategy and solution
TROY - New business and export sales for Automation Alley's trade mission participants to Brazil now total $188 million, an increase of $22 million. The total contracts secured by participants have created 1,044 new jobs, both direct and indirect, for Southeast Michigan. ?It?s remarkable what our International Business Services team continues to achieve. A 12
CLARKSON - Although spots for golfing are sold out, tickets are still available for the networking dinner. Time: Dinner registration & cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. Place: Pine Knob Golf Course 5580 Waldon Road Village of Clarkston Dinner-Only Tickets: $55 for MCWT members, $65 for nonmembers Contact Rita Barrios at 313.443.4782 for more information. a>>
NOVI - Red Level Networks is hosting an educational Microsoft event on July 31 at the Microsoft Offices in Southfield to provide a demonstration of Office 365's core components while featuring industry experts to answer questions. This Microsoft Office 365 event will feature a presentation from Mark King, Partner Technology Advisor at Microsoft as well
ANN ARBOR - On July 18 a panel of educational, government, business leaders and venture capitalists will discuss the progress, the opportunities and challenges for start-ups in Michigan to cap off the week of the launch of ICorps at the University of Michigan. Michigan eLab, Menlo Innovations, Ann Arbor SPARK and Bank of Ann Arbor
DETROIT - Inforum has appointed Jacqueline Wiggins to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Based in Detroit, Wiggins oversees the implementation of Inforum?s strategic plan, including statewide programming, affinity groups, industry groups, membership strategy, brand integration and marketing and communications. ?The past two years have been very exciting and challenging for Inforum,? said
ANN ARBOR - Three Michigan companies received investments from the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, totaling $600,000. To date, the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, a collaborative effort of Michigan?s SmartZones to support start-ups? product commercialization, has awarded 75 Michigan companies with seed funding totaling more than $16.5 million. The three companies recently awarded Michigan Pre-Seed Capital
ANN ARBOR - Join the New Enterprise Forum July 26 to hear from a special panel of entrepreneurs who have taken a new look at products, services, and technologies in our everyday world. A fun and inspiring program for entrepreneurs and wannabe's. Panelists: Brad Alan, Founder of Switcheels Alan is commercializing a new design of