Automation Alley

Automation Alley Announces Finalists For Annual Awards TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, announced the finalists for its 10th Annual Awards Gala, taking place October 1 at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester.

Commerce Secretary Locke Talks Export Opportunities At Automation Alley TROY - Automation Alley and the office of Senator Debbie Stabenow will host U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke September 1 who will discuss the ways in which the government is partnering to promote trade and export opportunities.

Automation Alley Summer BBQ A Sell Out - Another Scheduled For Aug. 24 TROY – Automation Alley's summer mixer on Aug. 17, the BBQ blast, is sold out. But not to worry if you're an Automation Alley member company. Another is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Automation Alley Briefing: Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card TROY - If entrepreneurship is the primary driver of economic recovery, diversification and development, how does Michigan compare with other states on measures that relate to the creation, retention and expansion of entrepreneurs?

Automation Alley Invests $500K In Two Michigan Technology Startups TROY - Automation Alley has invested $500,000 in two Southeast Michigan technology companies – one in software and the other in alternative energy - to help them develop new and innovative technologies and spur company growth.

Automation Alley Part Of Biz Accelerator Network TROY – Automation Alley is one of four business incubators that have created the Business Accelerator Network. In this interview, Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers talks about how this network will help Southeast Michigan help even more entrepreneurs.

Automation Alley Plans October Trade Mission To Toronto, Montreal TROY - Automation Alley is currently accepting applications for an upcoming trade mission to Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec. The mission is scheduled for September 27 – October 1.

Bill To Create SE Michigan Regional Transport Authority Passes Committee LANSING - A bill, several years in the making, creating a regional transportation authority in Southeast Michigan was approved on a mostly party-line vote Tuesday by a House committee.

Automation Alley Opens Defense Office In Macomb-Oakland INCubator TROY – Technology marketing group Automation Alley has opened a defense office at the Macomb-Oakland University INCubator, in Sterling Heights.

Automation Alley's Rogers Talks Jobs With President Obama TROY - Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers participated in a follow-up teleconference to President Obama's "Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth" in February.

Automation Alley Gets $394,800 To Build International Business Center TROY - Automation Alley announced Thursday that the technology networking group received $394,800 in federal funding to build an international business center at its Troy headquarters. The money came from the Fiscal Year 2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed into law Thursday by President Obama.

Senior Automation Alley Director Urges Credit Reform TROY - Senior Automation Alley Director Thomas Anderson recently provided testimony before the U.S. Financial Services Committee at the Improving Responsible Lending to Small Businesses hearing on December 1 at Lawrence Technological University.

Automation Alley's Ken Rogers Meets With President Obama To Talk Jobs TROY - Automation Alley's executive director, Ken Rogers, represented Michigan's largest technology business association at President Obama's Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth Thursday, as a guest of Congressman Gary Peters.

CIO Mentor Program Application Deadline Dec. 14 TROY - Looking to advance your IT career? If so, then participate in Automation Alley's 2010 Mentor & Coaching Program in partnership with the Midwest Technology Leaders. The deadline is Dec. 14.

Fast Track Defense Certificate TROY - Automation Alley recently convened local leaders in business, government and education to assist in the creation of Lawrence Technological University's newly-created graduate certificate in manufacturing systems for the defense industry. The new certificate will help engineers who have been displaced in the auto industry make the transition to the growing defense industry in Southeast Michigan.

Automation Alley Trade Delegation Finds Success on Israeli Trade Mission TROY - Automation Alley, Southeast Michigan's largest technology business association, announced that the initial results from its recent trade mission to Israel have exceeded expectations.

Army TARDEC Robots Boss Goes To Washington DETROIT ARSENAL, WARREN - An emerging military opportunity in Washington D.C. will allow the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center to set the robotic vehicle strategy for the country.

Green Michigan: Now And Tomorrow TROY - Join Automation Alley as it covers current and anticipated trends in sustainable technologies and initiatives being pursued by both public and private entities in Southeast Michigan. Conan Smith from the Michigan Suburbs Alliance and Michele Soderstrom from 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. Pre-registration ends on November 8.

Networking 101 Kicks Off Oct. 14 At Automation Alley TROY - Are you looking to increase your sales but don't know where to start? Try networking, it's an excellent opportunity to make connections, build relationships and grow professionally.

CIO Mentor & Coaching Program TROY - Automation Alley is now accepting applicants to its 2010 Mentor & Coaching Program in partnership with the Midwest Technology Leaders.