Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association, is hosting a 24-hour hackathon to benefit the city of Detroit and is inviting the region’s brightest and best coders and computer programmers to participate for a grand prize of $5,000.More
The Inn at Bay Harbor, a luxury golf resort on Lake Michigan in Petoskey, is investigating a major energy efficiency upgrade on the historical building, after The Inn’s board voted to move forward on the project.More
Ralphe Armstrong got it right. A prolific musician, he understood the importance of copyrighting his melodies. Thus, one day when he heard his music in the background of a Nike commercial, he had all the documented proof he needed. His lawyers contacted Nike and the case was settled out of court.More
Consumers Energy and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. celebrated more than $1 billion worth of investment by the utility at a supplier’s summit at Grand Valley State University’s L.V. Eberhard Center on Thursday, April 16.More
On May 29, 2015, Detroit boxing history will be made. Jackie Kallen (“The First Lady is Boxing”) will be joining forces with Connie Shamoun to form the first boxing promotional team in Michigan headed up by two women.More
One West Michigan engineering and design firm has decided to step out of its comfort zone to market its own line of products.More
A Henry Ford College (HFC) team of four Pre-Engineering students recently earned selection as a finalist in the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) Boot Camp at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, Va. June 15-18. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will host this all-expenses paid event in partnership with the NSF.More
This parable rings true for energy and transportation researchers, startups, established small businesses, and even large companies. Funding is the financial fuel that allows technology developers to continuously innovate and grow their companies.More
My first time attending a Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers event was extremely enjoyable. The theme of the night’s stories was Pride and Prejudice, and I was sure in for a treat. I walked in a little bit late and was met with the sweet voice of a young girl. Her name was Hannah Wise, as she was aptly named.
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Pure Michigan Business Connect joined forces with Quicken Loans today for an invitation-only supplier summit at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit. The event brought nearly 250 Michigan companies together with buying teams from Quicken Loans in an effort to spur economic and job growth in the state.More
