DETROIT - Don't think of 'mobile apps' and Michigan as being related? You might be surprised. The State of Michigan is home to many companies involved in the development of mobile apps of all types. In fact, Michigan companies have quietly taken a leadership position in the industry, and now the Mobile Technology Association of
GRAND RAPIDS ? Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center business consultant Donna Doleman has been named Marketing Vice President of Ann Arbor SPARK. Doleman will oversee all aspects of Ann Arbor SPARK's marketing, communications and talent efforts. Prior to joining the organization, she owned DLA Group, a business and strategic marketing consulting firm, and
BIRMINGHAM - Enjoy an elegant evening of hors d'oeuvres at the Birmingham Country June 22 with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Club and network with all of our generous corporate partners as they are recognized for their contributions. MCWT's Partnership and Scholarship Gala also provides an opportunity to see the hard work of
LANSING - One of the state's top law firms said Wednesday that it is donating $1 million in legal fees over the next five years to help startup companies in the state. The managing partner of Grand Rapids-based Varnum LLP was joined by Governor Rick Snyder at a press conference in Lansing as the second
LANSING - The State of Michigan maintains a Quarterly Upcoming Bid List that alerts vendors to state contract opportunities that are expected to be put out for bid between now and approximately the next 12 months. This list provides vendors with a tool to research potential upcoming contract opportunities that fit their business model and
BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels will partner with the Canadian Consulate's office to host the annual Can-Am Cross Border Showcase June 14 to pitch some Ontario and American companies in front of Canadian and American investors. The four presenting companies include: Blaze Medical Devices LLC Branam Oral Health Technologies Luvali MyWclub Registration information is available
ANN ARBOR - New Enterprise Forum will host a panel discussion on the specifics of building your first team June 16 at the Holiday Inn in Ann Arbor. This discussion should help entrepreneurs better understand how to you find, recruit, and pay for the talent needed to help grow a start-up. The event takes place
DETROIT ? Peter Karmanos Jr., one of three founding partners of Compuware Corp., has left day-to-day management of Michigan's largest tech company. He now is executive chairman of the board. The company said COO Bob Paul would move into the position of CEO, and Joseph Anglieri would join the company as president and COO. Karmanos
GRAND RAPIDS ? Meet the Momentum class of 2011. This is the third year that Momentum has selected the businesses that it will invest in, research for, mentor and ultimately launch. Competition was stiff this year, and now is your chance to meet the creative and technical geniuses who inspired Momentum's many experts ? from
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - The Business Performance 2.0 Executive Series will meet June 14 to discuss cost cutting and search engine optimization, blogs and Internet marketing. Seminar to be held at the Birmingham Tower, 280 N. Old Woodward, LL Conference Room, Birmingham, from 4 to 5:30 pm. Seminar Details: June 14, 2011 from 4:00 pm to