Nov. 10: Green Technology's Future In Michigan
Speakers from the Southeast Michigan Energy Coalition and NextEnergy will discuss the various ways that green technology is being used throughout the region, and where the future of energy in Michigan is headed on Nov. 10 from 8-10 a.m at the Automation Alley Headquarters. We'll discuss what's currently happening in green technology and where future opportunities exist. For more information, please call (800) 427-5100.
Nov. 10: Microsoft Dynamics xRM Seminar Did you know that 80% of the knowledge your office workers rely on each day is not documented? It is in their heads, notepads and personal spreadsheets. xRM is the concept of using the Microsoft Applications including Microsoft Dynamics® CRM, SharePoint, and .Net to build business applications to manage that 80%. Come to this Microsoft Dynamics xRM Event at the Microsoft Regional Office on the 19th floor of 1000 Town Center in Southfield. The event will be from 2:30-4:30 p.m. On Nov. 10. To register, click on the title above.
Investor Education in Your Community Made possible through a partnership between the Investor Protection Trust and Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, Investor Education in Your Community offers FREE beginning and intermediate sessions to help individuals make informed investment decisions. Click here for info and to find a workshop near you.
Nov. 12: Learn, Meet, Succeed Emerging Careers for Engineers & Technical Professionals: Learn, Meet, Succeed is an event that will give working and in-between-career professionals the opportunities to find out what’s going on in their communities, meet other professionals and industry leaders and learn how to transfer their skills to new industries. This event will take place at the ESD Headquarters in Southfield on Nov. 1o, 8-11:30 a.m. For more information, click on the title above.
November 06, 2009
Worldwide Automotive Report
GM says some on layoff may never come back. Ford shows off inflatable seat belt. Lear prepares for quick bankruptcy exit.
November 5, 2009
Worldwide Automotive Report
A deep dive into Chryser's plans.
November 4, 2009
Worldwide Automotive Report
It's time for Chrysler to reveal its plans. Car sales see a boost in October. GM decides to keep Opel.
November 3, 2009
Worldwide Automotive Report
Car sales ready for long slow positive climb. Ford-UAW deal officially dead. Toyota says floor mats are reason for acceleration problems.
November 2, 2009
Worldwide Automotive Report
Ford posts a surprising 997 million dollar third quarter profit. We speak with CEO Alan Mulally.
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Technology News
Larger-Than-Expected Crowd For Wind Conference More than 2,100 people spent this week at a pair of national wind energy events being held this week at Cobo Center.
The American Wind Energy Association held both its inaugural Small and Community Wind Power Conference and Exhibition and its second Wind Power Supply Chain Conference together.
WSU E2 Challenge Winner Plans Renewable Energy Business Six months ago, Wayne State University mathematics graduate student and Ann Arbor resident David Collins had a great business idea, but little knowledge of how to make it a reality. Now Collins, who is also earning a graduate certificate in alternative energy technology at WSU, is well on his way to launching a business that will make heating water with solar power more efficient and viable.
Dow Corning Buys Silicon Metal Manufacturing Assets Midland-based Dow Corning Corp. has acquired two chemical grade silicon manufacturing assets from New York City-based Globe Specialty Metals, in an acquisition valued at approximately $175 million.
Stimulus Grant Helps MSU Develop New Drugs From Plants Scientists at Michigan State University are receiving nearly $3 million from the National Institutes of Health to uncover how several popular plants make medicinal compounds. The funding, part of a larger $6 million award via the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will provide scientists the resources to understand exactly which genes are involved in the synthesis of medicinal chemicals.
Ring a Virtual Bell with Salvation Army Online Red Kettle The Salvation Army is pumping up its Online Red Kettle with the introduction of a new Facebook application in an effort to engage all audiences in its annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Online Red Kettle allows people to host their own fundraiser for The Salvation Army by making donations online.
Rofin-Sinar Sales, Profits Tumble Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc., the industrial laser maker with dual headquarters in Plymouth and Hamburg, Germany, reported sharply lower sales and profits for the third quarter and fiscal year ended Sept. 30. For the quarter, sales were $90.5 million, down 41 percent from $154.3 million in the same quarter a year earlier. Net income was $5.3 million or 18 cents a share, down 74 percent.
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