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Build A Successful App BootCamp Offered December 3

GRAND RAPIDS - If you want to build a successful mobile app, several Michigan groups are hosting a bootcamp on December 3 aimed at helping you do just that. The Michigan Small Business Development Center, the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, Logic Solutions and Automation Alley are partnering to host a “How to Build a

By |2015-11-12T14:38:07-05:00October 30th, 2015|Connected Tech, Mobile MI, New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Cyber Charters Buck Trend Of Poor Performance

LANSING - Nationally, cyber charter schools substantially underperformed traditional public schools, but those in Michigan were about on par with their peers, a report issued Wednesday by the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University said. Overall, the report found students in cyber charter schools were 180 days behind their peers in traditional public schools

By |2015-10-29T15:02:18-04:00October 29th, 2015|New Products / Contracts, News|

Corp! Wellness Award Winners Inspire Workers And Communities

WARREN - Wellness increases productivity, whether it’s for an organization or business. The Best and Brightest in Wellness awards provide companies, schools and churches with the opportunity to gain recognition and showcase their best practices. The program highlights those that promote a culture of wellness, and those that plan, implement and evaluate efforts in employee

By |2015-10-29T10:24:18-04:00October 29th, 2015|Life Sciences, New Products / Contracts|

Could Escobar’s Inside-The-Park Home Run Have Been Avoided?

EAST LANSING - Supported Intelligence unveiled SmartPitcher, a data-driven pitch selection model, during game one of the 2015 World Series Tuesday night. Mets pitcher Matt Harvey threw a fastball low and in to Royals leadoff hitter Alcides Escobar to begin the bottom of the 1st. A good choice - but not the best, says SmartPitcher.

By |2015-10-28T20:37:10-04:00October 28th, 2015|New Products / Contracts|

Charles Reinhart Kicks Off Coat Drive Nov. 2

ANN ARBOR - Charles Reinhart Company Realtors will kick-off their 20th Annual Coat Drive on November 2nd with the goal of collecting 2,000 adult and children’s coats to distribute to local agencies throughout Washtenaw County. Through the month of November, Charles Reinhart Company Realtors will be collecting new and gently used winter coats at all

By |2015-10-27T17:59:24-04:00October 27th, 2015|New Products / Contracts, News|

Billhighway Welcomes Three Young Minds In A Quest For Fresh Ideas

TROY - Billhighway has brought on Millennial talent with three new interns for Fall 2015.  Paige Kooiker will be holding the role of a Graphic Design Intern for the Marketing Team, Amanda VanFleteren will support the Finance Team in an intern role, and Kelsey Ryan will join them as the Team Member Success Intern. Kooiker graduated

By |2015-10-27T17:54:32-04:00October 27th, 2015|Entrepreneurs, New Products / Contracts|

Saginaw Business Park Designated As AT&T Fiber Ready

THOMAS TOWNSHIP, SAGINAW COUNTY – The Great Lakes Tech Park Tuesday was designated AT&T Fiber Ready, helping economic development leaders more effectively position the park  for site selection by emphasizing the availability of high-speed, fiber-based services. “It is a pleasure to highlight Great Lakes Tech Park as one of many Michigan industrial developments where AT&T’s

By |2015-10-27T17:51:24-04:00October 27th, 2015|Featured, New Products / Contracts, News|

U-M Battery Spin-Out Sakti3 Sold To Dyson For $90 Million

ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan spin-out, Sakti3, has been acquired by vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson, which plans to incorporate its solid-state Lithium-ion technology to improved battery life on its cordless vacuums – plus deliver new products and build a battery production plant. The deal was reported to be worth $90 million. Dyson founder James

By |2015-10-23T17:21:55-04:00October 23rd, 2015|Entrepreneurs, New Products / Contracts, News|

SmartPitcher Provides Data-Driven Advice For 2015 World Series

EAST LANSING - The World Series is around the corner and fans are anticipating the first pitch. But what exactly determines what that pitch will be? What if we could add some science to this art? What if we could quantify a batter’s strengths and weaknesses and determine just how effective he is against each

By |2015-10-23T12:02:12-04:00October 23rd, 2015|Business, New Products / Contracts|

DNR Offers Sportsmen Interactive Online Mapping Tool

Find Fall Hunting Spots With DNR's Interactive Online Mapping Tool LANSING - With fall hunting seasons under way in Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts that Mi-HUNT – a Web-based, interactive mapping application – can help plan their next hunting or outdoor adventure. Mi-HUNT allows users to view and navigate

By |2015-10-21T09:58:49-04:00October 20th, 2015|Featured, New Products / Contracts|