REDMOND, Wa. - In an effort to ensure the smooth launch of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft has unveiled an Ecosystem Readiness Program to its partner community. Through the program, partners will have access to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 beta builds, along with updates to the Windows Driver, Logo
DETROIT - Strategic Staffing Solutions, the Detroit-based global information technology services company, reported Wednesday earning $160 million in revenue for 2008, marking its 19th consecutive year of growth. The company did not provide any profit figures. "Our results for 2008 are particularly gratifying and noteworthy in view of what happened to the U.S. and world
LANSING - With the United States in one of its worst post-war recessions, it will take the country's recovery through the financial bailout, lower oil prices, government stimulus, plain old time, and for the auto sector to be stabilized, for Michigan to rebound, House Fiscal Agency Director Mitch Bean told the chamber on Thursday. Bean
LANSING - Business groups and some lawmakers expressed continued concern Thursday for a 12-bill package aimed at requiring, to the greatest extent possible, that companies receiving economic development incentives hire Michigan workers. The 'Hire Michigan First' legislation, sponsored by House Democrats and before the House Commerce Committee, would put a "laser-like" focus on the state's
LANSING - Michigan officials could not adopt rules setting new ergonomic standards under a bill passed on a 20-16, straight party-line vote by the Senate Thursday that signaled a doubtful future for the legislation. Supporters, all Republican, of SB 93 said the measure would prevent business in the state from having to shoulder as much
MIDLAND ? Four long-time entrepreneurs were honored Wednesday night at a minor league baseball park in downtown Midland during a networking event co hosted by the MidMichigan Innovation Center, and The Dow Chemical Company. The evening event, at the Dow Diamond, home of the minor league Loons, was called MidMichigan Innovators: Heading for the Big
LANSING - A somber vision of a Michigan future that is less auto-reliant and home to new jobs in the energy sector was painted by Governor Jennifer Granholm in her seventh State of the State address. But the governor also pointed to successes even as the state endures the nation's longest and deepest recession, notably
ANN ARBOR - Registration for the next round of the GLEQ Business Plan Competition opened on February 4. The registration deadline is March 30, but interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to register early. GLEQ matches participants with business coaches that advise them while they work on their business plan ? early registrants have more time to
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama plans to unveil a series of new pay curbs Wednesday, including strict limits on executive salaries, the latest salvo from Washington aimed at reining in financial firms receiving federal assistance. Among the new restrictions being considered is a $500,000 cap on salaries for executives at companies that receive a substantial
LANSING - Fourteen projects provided tax credits by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are expected to create nearly 9000 jobs and generate $330 million in new investment in the state. The word came from Gov. Jennifer Granholm Tuesday. She said in a press release that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is helping 10 companies grow