New biodiesel plant soon to open in Milan, employing at least 12
Source: metromode, 1/31/2007
Milan Biodiesel, the state’s third biodiesel plant, is in the final stages of construction, according to co-owner John Bolz. The plant will produce 10-20,000 gallons of biofuel per day from waste vegetable oil that will be obtained from grease collection companies.
Automation Alley membership grows
Source: Observer & Eccentric, 1/31/2007
The networking and training opportunties that Automation Alley offers its members have helped to increase its membership - by 16% in 2006 alone.
AATA goes live with route information
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 1/31/2007
The Ann Arbor Transit Authority has begun offering up-to-the-minute route information accessible via the internet and web-enabled mobile phones and PDAs.
Wixom GM plant achieves landfill-free status
Source: Green Car Congress, 1/30/2007
GM's Wixom Powertrain complex has achieved landfill-free status for the waste materials it generates during daily operations. It recycles 98% and converts the remaining 2% into energy.
Designer Interiors revenue tops $2M/year
Source: Oakland Business Review, 1/26/2007
Entreprenuer Mary Olk found a niche in the interior design world
through a network she built over time with developers and builders.