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Ken Theis - The New Economy Partnerships

Mike — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:48:47 +0000

DEARBORN - Michigan Department of Information Technology Director Ken Theis, in this Newsmaker interview, outlines the state’s newest initiative to develop, attract and retain IT jobs and investments in Michigan - The New Economy Partnerships. The program also partners with the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth to provide job training and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for tax credits.

GLEQ Fall 2009 Competition Begins

Mike — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:42:22 +0000

ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance, executive director of Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest, announces the opening of the GLEQ Fall 2009 Business Plan Competition, including some important deadlines, on the GLEQ podcast network. Durance also explains a new venue change for the January awards ceremony and the cash prizes will be waiting.

Mobile Data Protection From Datacastle

Mike — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:13:26 +0000

FARMINGTON - Data Center Solutions LLC introduces Continuous Data Protection technologies developed by Datacastle, which provides secure, comprehensive, policy-driven PC backup and data privacy software for today’s mobile workforce. Details will be provided in a webinar at 2 pm Aug. 27 and in this Security edition of Newsmaker Interview.

Ex Freep Editor New Voice Of TechTown

Mike — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:05:20 +0000

DETROIT - Nicole Christian, the former opinion page editor at the Detroit Free Press, is the new voice of Wayne State University’s TechTown. Christian talks about how she wants to bring the TechTown buzz to all of its communications channels in this special TechTown edition of Newsmaker Interview.

Plex Systems Functionality Enhancements

Mike — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:02:15 +0000

AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems, a robust ERP solution for the manufacturing enterprise, covers everything from the shop floor to the top floor with 360 individual modules in the Plex Online package.

Mandy And Pandy Teach Kids Chinese

Mike — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:57:41 +0000

ANN ARBOR - Mandy and Pandy, developed by an Ann Arbor entrepreneur to teach his child Chinese, has since grown into a line of books, CDs, and soon an animated TV show. To learn more about this innovative Michigan company, listen to this special New Enterprise Forum edition of Newsmaker Interview.

AT&T Mobility VP Keynotes ConnecTech Detroit August Meeting

Mike — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:40:59 +0000

BIRMINGHAM - Abhi Ingle, Vice President Industry & Mobility Application Solutions for AT&T, which has responsibility for solution sales to the business customer segment. is the keynote speaker Aug. 20 when ConnecTech Greater Detroit hosts its monthly meeting at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. To listen to a what he’ll talk about, listen to this special ConnecTech edition of Newsmaker Interview.

Alternative Energy Production Systems Hot At Energy Fair

Mike — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:35:50 +0000

MANISTEE - Alan O’Shea, one of the founders of the Michigan Energy Fair, talks about how the fourth annual event went and how his company, Contractors Building Supply, can’t keep up with demand for its energy efficient windows, doors and the like, plus alternative energy power generating systems.

Plex Systems Works With Medical Device Makers

Mike — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:31:54 +0000

AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems is not just an ERP system for auto OEMs and parts makers. The Software As A Service provider also is working with medical device manufacturers in the health care industry. To learn more, listen to this Plex Systems edition of Newsmaker Interview.

IDEACore Lands New Patents

Mike — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:28:13 +0000

DETROIT - IDEACore’s software lets companies match customer requirements — things like wanting more head room in a vehicle or making a product easier to use — to the technical actions that will meet those needs. It also helps prioritize requirements in order to focus on the changes that will have the greatest impact. Now they have new patents to protect it.