LANSING - The now rocking political waters that Iowa voters have roiled have created new momentum and importance to Michigan's presidential primary, scheduled for January 15, with some analysts saying it could be the key to deciding who at least the Republican presidential nominee is. Even with most Democratic presidential candidates off the ballot, the
GRAND RAPIDS ? AimWest, the former GLIMAWest, is hosting a lunch with Google Jan. 23 at Grand Valley State University's downtown campus. Michael Lorenc, Google's online sales and operations manager, will talk Google Business Tools, AdWords and more. Don?t miss this chance to gain insights that will help you promote your organization, product, or cause
CHICAGO - Online shoppers who signed up for the Sears Holdings Community this holiday season got a gift that keeps on giving: spyware. Sears defends its actions by saying it clearly notified customers before they accepted the software installation, CNET News.Com reported. However, several antispyware researchers found the Sears notification process fails to call out
LANSING - Out-of-state retailers that maintain a website that accepts orders from Michigan residents could be considered actively soliciting business in the state and could be subject to the new Michigan Business Tax if their sales to state residents exceed $350,000 a year, according to a Revenue Administrative Bulletin issued by the Department of Treasury.
LANSING - Partly because budget restraints haven't allowed the Michigan Department of Corrections to hire a staffer to oversee the department's computerized records, far too many of the wrong people have access to the information stored on the database, said a report released from the Auditor General. The audit said that the DOC and the
TROY - Opportunities for professional growth and development in the technology industry are a must for Michigan residents today, and there?s no one better to provide knowledge and experience than one who has risen through the ranks to a leadership position. From January 1 through January 31, ConnecTech members will be invited to apply to
TROY - According to eWeek, "The party that captures the presidency in 2008 will largely shape the laws, rules and regulations that govern the US digital world." But how are candidates already using technology to get our attention, and what implications does this have on the political process? Join us at 1:30 pm on January
LANSING - Although he planned to submit language to get the Michigan Fair Tax Proposal approved by the Board of State Canvassers at December's meeting, Rep. Fulton Sheen (R- Plainwell) said on has held his submission until January to make sure he had the language "absolutely correct" before asking for approval by the board. Now
DETROIT - MichCon, DTE Energy's natural gas utility, will ring in the New Year with a rate reduction that will save its 1.2 million Michigan customers about $35 over the remainder of the heating season. The company announced Thursday that it will drop the price of natural gas from $7.50 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf)
ANN ARBOR - Ho, Ho, No. Seems that customer satisfaction with online etailers this Holiday season isn't as high as it was a year ago. But a survey by Ann Arbor's ForeSee Results also shows last year's top etail sites continue to dominate the index. Netflix (86), Amazon (82), L.L. Bean (80) and QVC (80)