TROY - Automation Alley's Technology Business Committee will host its final Business Finance Solution Series seminar this year on November 2 with a program focused on financing options for established entrepreneurs. Mark Lundquist of Fulcrum Edge will lead the discussion on SBA funding, sub debt funding, private equity funding, venture capital and early pay financing.
PONTIAC ? GLIMASoutheast will host two of its signature Sunrise Seminar in November, one providing a sneak peak at the new Microsoft Office and SharePoint Server 2007 and the other on the Dos and Don'ts of Networking. The Microsoft event is scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Oakland County IT Building Auditorium in Pontiac. NuSoft
KALAMAZOO - GLIMASouthwest second annual Tech Expo, hosted in cooperation with the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce, was a big hit drawing hundreds of attendees to the Western Michigan University?s Fetzer Center. The Tech Expo Vendor Showcase included twelve vendors: Pivot Group (Platinum Sponsors), appStrategy, Inc., Blue Granite, Charter Business, Cornerstone University, CTS Telecom Inc., Data
TRAVERSE CITY ? The posh Ciao Bella will be the venue for the 2006 GLIMANorthwest Annual Members Meeting Nov. 9 in downtown Traverse City. This is a limited time, private event where GLIMANorthwest takes over Ciao Bella for the evening of fine dining, drinks and chapter business. Chef Greg will provide special selections from his
PORT HURON ? Certainly falling under the category of a crazy holiday-related theme, GLIMABluewater's membership drive in November will encourage members to bowl for turkeys at the Port Huron Lanes. Winners will receive a coupon for a free turkey just in time for Thanksgiving. The bowling party also will feature a 50-50 raffle to benefit
TROY ? A new report released by Automation Alley shows Southeast Michigan has experienced job growth in three key technology segments, has experienced rising research and development expenditures, and concludes that despite recent declines in the auto sector, the region has become economically diverse enough to stand on its own. ?Despite hard times in the
GRAND RAPIDS - The businesses of West Michigan are starting to experience the full effect of globalization. Government bodies, educational institutions, our communities and the businesses of West Michigan need to re think their respective areas of focus to embrace and institutionalize the concept of Innovation. The time of that is the way it has
HOLLAND - Crayon Interface, the latest member of GLIMAWest, won best in show at the Digital Life Expo in New York City for its new aftermarket vehicle Telematics products called CellStart. CellSTART allows users to monitor and control their vehicles - including remote start, keyless entry and security systems - from graphical interface software downloaded
TROY - Engineering Labs Inc., known as ELI, announced it has appointed Faris Alami to Director of Marketing and Sales. Alami will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy for ELI. A member of the senior management team, Alami will report to Engineering Labs President Gordon Meldrum. ?Faris' new position is part
TROY ? The GLIMA Network has added two new chapters, one in Northern Michigan and another in Southeast Michigan. The new chapters are GLIMANorth in Gaylord, and GLIMA Livingston. ?The GLIMA Network is expanding and we are excited about bringing networking, professional development and social activities to the technology professionals of Livingston County and Northern