Handylab plans to grow from 34 to 90 over next 5 years
Source: metromode, 8/30/2007
Handylab Inc. will invest $3 million into growing its presence in the Ann Arbor area. The developer of clinical diagnostic products was awarded state and local tax credits to support its expansion.
German engineering firm to add 140 jobs to Oakland County
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 8/30/2007
EDAG Engineering and Design AG announced that it will add 140 jobs to
its Auburn Hills and Troy facilities over the next two years, an
investment of $7 million. Governor Granholm is working to bring more
such news of foreign investment to Michigan.
NSF's recent expansion has been needed: demand for product testing is up
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 8/30/2007
NSF International, a consumer products and food certifier, recently expanded its Ann Arbor operations and added 100 employees. That was a good call, as recent safety recalls of Chinese products have led to an increased demand for their services.
Communication tech firm moves to larger space in Ann Arbor area
Source: Ann Arbor Business Review, 8/30/2007
Ipanema Solutions LLC has moved into a 4,000-square foot facility in Pittsfield Township. The company, which specializes in voice over Internet protocol phone systems, cuurenly has 15 employees but plans to grow to 25 by the end of next year.
Green Space: Back to school lessons
Source: metromode, 8/23/2007
Back to school means buying supplies. This week's Green Space tackles the topic of purchasing with the Earth in mind.
LTU adds degrees that reflect diversification of local economy
Source: Great Lakes IT Report, 8/23/2007
Lawrence Technological University has added degrees in transportation design, molecular and cell biology, English and communication arts and industrial operations engineering, as well as a minor in aeronautical engineering.