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Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association, today launched a blog on its newly redesigned website. The blog will focus on new and innovative business ideas from local business experts, including guest posts from Automation Alley’s directors of entrepreneurship, talent development, international business, emerging technologies and defense and manufacturing.

The new and improved website features a streamlined design that is easy to navigate, giving users quick access to the information and resources they need to help their businesses grow. The blog — which can be found by clicking in the upper right-hand corner of the home page navigation bar — will include information for tech startups, trends in the job market, development of local talent, opportunities for exporting, and emerging technologies in advanced manufacturing.

“Key to our mission at Automation Alley is education. We provide business growth workshops and seminars, tech training and classes on the latest digital technologies, among other offerings. We see our blog as an extension of our educational offerings, providing expert voices on resources to the local business community,” said Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers.

Have ideas for the blog? Send your suggestions to info@automationalley.com

Source: Automation Alley

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