Michigan Governor Stays Cautious On Gay Marriage
Rick Snyder hasn't said a word about it since the state's gay marriage ban was struck down last Friday.
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Rick Snyder hasn't said a word about it since the state's gay marriage ban was struck down last Friday.
A development agency has awarded incentives to further work on Detroit's light-rail project and tear down The Joe.
Mayor Duggan said he was saddened to have to accept Jackson's resignation.
An appeals court has followed suit with five other courts across the country by putting an indefinite stay on same-sex marriages in the state.
Happy midweek to you! You've been busy, Michigan technology community. I have a ton of local stuff here before we get to the national tech news from the Interwebtubes. So without further ado, let's do!
JAMI MOORE is owner and president of JEM Tech Group in Clinton Township. JEM provides data center products, including cabling and cable management equipment; data center management software; technical furniture; cooling and airflow management equipment; enclosures; energy management equipment; environmental monitoring and security equipment; flooring; power distribution and backup power supply products; and more. Moore's father started the company in 1979 as JEM Computers Inc., which specialized in ink ribbons and tape backup for servers. Since moving the company into data storage and renaming it, Moore has more than tripled annual sales. JEM has been recognized with Corp! magazine's 2014 DiSciTech (Digital, Science and Technology) Award, and Crain's Detroit Business' Salute to Entrepreneurs named the firm a winner in the $5.1 million to $20 million category. JEM was also listed as one of the Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies and was presented the 2012 U.S. Small Business Administration's Michigan Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year Award. Moore has been recognized with the NAWBO Greater Detroit Top 10 Business Women Owner Rainmaker Award and as one of Crain's Detroit Business 40 under 40. JEM also has been listed among the Top 100 Women Owned and Diversity Owned Businesses in Michigan for six consecutive years by Diversity Business magazine. Moore is active with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Susan G. Komen. She is a member of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, AFCOM, the Women's Business Enterprise Council – Great Lakes, and a founding board member and vice president for membership for 7x24 Exchange, Southeast Michigan Chapter. Previously, Moore worked for Eli Lilly, Roche Diagnostics Corp., and Philip Morris. She received her bachelor's degree in marketing and German from Michigan State University. Read the full profile at www.ltu.edu/leaders.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of economic development and community revitalization projects that in total will generate $133.6 million in new capital investment and create 406 new jobs in Michigan. Included is support for Detroit's M1 Rail project, a replacement for Joe Louis Arena and a new half-billion-dollar atom smasher at Michigan State University.
The state hopes to at least get a stay until Friday so it can go to the Supreme Court.
Is Detroit similar to Ukraine? A cable news network RT America airs a program called The Big Picture where an expert discussed the parallels including income inequality.
Lady Gaga may own the stage when she's performing, but apparently the pop star is submissive in her personal life. Plus, some controversy surrounding Nick Cannon.
A new report from Michigan Virtual University finds mixed results for online learning in Michigan.
As health care costs continue to increase, more companies are looking for ways to slash those expenses and help employees live healthier lives.
Police say they'll stand behind Detroiters who use deadly force, if necessary, to defend their homes.
Police say an armed citizen came to the aid of security guards at a metro Detroit Home Depot store who were being attacked by a drug-addicted shoplifter with a dirty syringe.
The Troy design software developer solidThinking Inc. announced that its Inspire 9.5 software was used in the manufacture of the world's first 3D printed metal bicycle frame.