TROY - Tech networking group ConnecTech has opened the submissions process for its new awards program, which replaces the former ICE Awards. Submission deadline is Sept. 19. Four categories are offered this year: Web Copywriting, Web Application Development, Graphic Design and Blogging. Ken Theis, CIO for the State of Michigan, will be speaking about current
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest has launched a new paid training service for entrepreneurs who sign up to compete in the business-plan writing contest. It's called Cantillon. Miche Suboski, a small business advocate who works with GLEQ.Org, provides details in this special New Maker Interview on the GLEQ channel. To listen, click on
TROY - Bob Montgomery, Executive Director of Information Technology, Oakland Community College, is the July 2008 Mentor of the Month. To hear more about the program, and what Montgomery gets from it, listen to this special edition of News Maker Interview on the ConnecTech channel. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
TROY - ConnecTech and the Troy Chamber are partnering this fall to offer awards for web excellence, but instead of giving them to web development companies, they'll go to individuals. This year's ConnecTech categories include individual awards for excellence in Graphic Design, Copy Writing, Application Development and Blogging. To learn more, listen to this special
WATERFORD - Lieutenant Kim Rossman of Oakland County will speak on July 23 to ConnecTech Greater Detroit about the technology behind law enforcement and the renowned CLEMIS system. If you've ever wondered what they're doing with your license when you get pulled over or how information is tracked to help police people in Oakland County
LANSING - Join ConnecTech on July 31 for pizza and pop as we discuss who would be the right people to form a chapter of ConnecTech in Lansing. Get connected with other local technology professionals and stand out in the industry through our statewide network! Let's make sure the rest of the state knows about
TROY - Join ConnecTech and the Information Security Regional Skills Alliance for a WebEx discussion with a panel of experts on how the new Professional Investigator Licensure Act - requiring licenses for investigators working on digital forensics - will impact your business. There are a number of exemptions for full-time staff working on behalf of
DETROIT - ConnecTech Detroit is hosting an RFID update program June 19 that will feature experts from Lowry Computer. Company founder Mike Lowry outlines what attendees will learn in this special ConnecTech Channel News Maker Interview. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
FLINT - ConnecTech Greater Flint is hosting a road rally with a technology twist on June 27. Teams will be given clues based upon Flint's historical global leadership in transportation technology, a drive and learn experience. The point is by navigating the course, teams will discover the high-tech companies and organizations that are leading the
PORT HURON - BioPro was chosen for the Microsoft Extreme Small Business Makeover, valued at up to $25,000, part of the ConnecTech Port Huron Tech Expo in May. The winner was revealed June 5 at the Quay Street Brewery. Finalists for the Microsoft Extreme Small Business Makeover also included Kerr Albert Office Supplies & Equipment,