LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has reorganized some positions within the agency that became effective this week, including scaling down the number of its vice presidents from 21 to eight. However, as the MEDC continues to work out its strategic plan through the end of the year, MEDC spokesperson Mike Shore warned the
LANSING - Federal action on tariffs, health care and pensions will help domestic manufacturers in their competition against foreign rivals, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and members of the Michigan Congressional delegation said Wednesday following an hour-long meeting in Washington D.C. Among the tangible results of the meeting was a bipartisan letter that the delegation will send
BIRMINGHAM - If you've ever dreamed of working for yourself and starting your own business, now is the time to start. Small business owners currently make an average of $112,800 per year, more than twice the average for employees - only $45,200 - and technology levels the playing field so you can compete with big
DETROIT ? Mercedes-Benz will make Sirius satellite radio standard on some of its 2007 model-year vehicles and GM Daewoo is accelerating its bid to develop hydrogen-powered vehicles in cooperation with GM. The Sirius deal with Mercedes is an extension of an agreement that will make Sirius the company?s preferred flavor of sat-radio through 2012. The
GRAND RAPIDS ? Michigan State University could establish a medical school in downtown Grand Rapids ? in the heart of a health-care and life sciences Smart Zone ? within five years, according to a plan disclosed this week. The plan calls for shifting the core of MSU?s College of Human Medicine from East Lansing to
DETROIT ? EDS Corp. CEO Michael Jordan, speaking Tuesday at the Detroit Economic Club, said the IT consulting company?s 8,000 person Michigan headcount will take a hit in 2006 when EDS? 10-year contract with General Motors Corp. expires. He didn?t say by how much. The trend towards using non U.S.-based IT talent, in places like
GRAND RAPIDS ? Quixtar, the eCommerce web site run by the former Amway Corp., posted its third consecutive billion dollar fiscal year, but for the first time in the company?s six-year history, sales and bonus incentives declined. Quixtar, the online presence of Alticor, announced 2005 sales ? for the 12 months ended Aug. 31 ?
LANSING - Two bills touted by Michigan House GOP leaders in August as a way to save consumers at the pump, but then saw no action on the chamber floor for months, could be voted on when the House reconvenes after Thanksgiving break. The legislation (HB 4501, HB 4502) would double fines on gasoline stations
LANSING ? The stalemate in the Michigan legislature over whether or not to phase out the Single Business Tax has left the fate of the Venture Michigan Fund in limbo as well. The Venture Michigan would pump nearly $150 million into Venture Capital companies that would in turn invest that money in promising Michigan technology
DETROIT ? Bernice Lopata has been named associate vice president of advancement services and corporate and foundation relations and will spearhead a team of strategists and writers who support the schools and colleges at Wayne State University. Lopata had been executive director of corporate and foundation relations and campaign operations. ?By bringing all the advancement