news•
on February 27th, 2010•
Committee Passes Pam Byrnes’ Bill to Expand ‘IT’ Industry
Ann Arbor businesses advocate Byrnes’ plan to drive investment, create jobs
LANSING – On Wednesday, February 24, 2010, The House Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life passed legislation sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Pam Byrnes (D-Lyndon Twp.) that will increase investment in the information technology, or “IT” industry, and create good-paying jobs. Representatives of Ann Arbor-based businesses SRT Solutions and the Whole Brain Group testified in support of the plan that would include software development as a specific growth sector eligible for state funding through the 21st Century Jobs Fund.
Read more on Rep. Byrnes website….
Press, Whole Brain Buzz•
on August 3rd, 2009•
Read the August 3, 2009 article in Ann Arbor.com here.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 29, 2009, ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Whole Brain Group, LLC announces an increase in the sales of its AccreditStation® product during the first half of 2009. Yale University joined its growing list of clients, including the following research institutions that recently renewed their AccreditStation® contracts: The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, University of Colorado Denver, Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Lifespan in Rhode Island, and the Cleveland Veterans Administration Hospital.
Institutions use AccreditStation to eliminate hundreds of hours of manual labor that is spent assembling documents for their AAHRPP® accreditation application for human research protection programs. The 126 pounds of paper annually wasted per staff person is also greatly reduced. “Human research protection programs are experiencing increased demands on their already overtaxed staff,” states Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group. “Our web-based application helps them use their resources more efficiently, so they can concentrate on research quality and safety. “The company’s other AccreditStation clients include Columbia University, Miami Children’s Hospital, and The National Institutes of Health. More information about the product can be found at http://www.accreditstation.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 6, 2009, ANN ARBOR, Mich– The Whole Brain Group, LLC was selected by the University of Michigan’s Office of the President to develop an online system to manage nomination and selection information for honorary degree candidates. The web-based system will help office staff improve efficiency and reduce paper usage while ensuring data integrity and security. In 2009, The Whole Brain Group has experienced a growing demand for electronic solutions to paper problems, which has enabled the company to thrive in the current challenging economic climate. “People really see the value of our services during times like these,” states Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group, “We help them implement technology that conserves time and cuts paper usage, which enables them to stretch their dollars a little further. When they work more efficiently, they can redirect their energy and resources to innovation, growth, and sustainability.”
