DETROIT ? ConnecTech Detroit, the former GLIMA Southeast, is hosting its official launch party Dec. 12 at the MGM Grand Casino's Ignite Nightclub. Registration deadline is Dec. 7. ? Enjoy an evening at Ignite, Detroit's newest and most prestigious luxury lounge Complimentary valet parking ? Hors Douvres served from 5:30 to 7:00pm ? Join the
TROY - The Automation Alley Technology Business Committee is once again hosting its popular Business to Business series on Dec. 12 ? the episode is called Connecting with Potential Customers. This session will focus on selling to big companies and will discuss: - List Building - Developing referral sources - Networking/relationship building - Strategic account
TROY - Starting Nov. 28, the organization formerly known as GLIMA, Automation Alley's Association of Interactive Professionals, has become ConnecTech. The mission of ConnecTech is to become Michigan's premier organization for technology professionals, providing them with the benefits, opportunities, resources and tools vital to their success. Our vision is to promote the advancement of Michigan's
FLINT ? If you're a Wii video game enthusiast, GLIMAEast has the party for you Dec. 5 at the Genesee Business Center. The Great Wii Challenge. At the challenge, you?ll be able to demonstrate your Wii game skills. The event is scheduled from 5-7 pm and coincides with the launch of a new name for
TROY ? The Entrepreneurial Initiative of Southeastern Michigan is hosting a forum on December 13 that will feature presentations by emerging companies selected by a panel of the group's business leaders and investors. EISEM is a series of programs that works to highlight entrepreneurs and their businesses and further develop their message to reach customers
TROY - The Business Lifecycle Finance Series on Dec. 6 will focus on different financing options for emerging and developing companies. The panel discussion, presented by the Technology Finance Subcommittee of Automation Alley?s Technology Business Committee, provides an excellent overview for entrepreneurs and finance executives within small and emerging companies who are seeking additional capital
TROY ? Automation Alley won a $2 million appropriation from Congress to work with the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center to work with Southeast Michigan automakers that will make parts no longer in production, but needed to maintain more than 3,000 weapons systems. Approved by Congress and signed Wednesday by President Bush,
TROY ? PMV Technologies has been awarded two MarCom Awards, including one Gold Award, for their marketing and promotional campaigns. PMV is a member of Automation Alley. The MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. PMV Technologies competed against a broad field that included corporate marketing
PORT HURON ? GLIMABluewater is hosting a hands-on, fun look at the latest and greatest digital cameras on Nov. 8. The event is sponsored by Best Buy. Those folks who attend will learn about digital cameras, how to take better photos and digital editing, all in time for Christmas. You need to RSVP by Nov.
TRAVERSE CITY ? GLIMANorthwest's annual Tech Show has been upgraded to Tech City, held in conjunction with Traverse City Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo Nov. 6 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Speakers from Google, Microsoft and the major technology companies in Traverse City will be giving educational presentations all day long. Segway personal