ProQuest to expand A2 facility, hire 303

Ann Arbor's ProQuest has announced plans to expand its Ann Arbor facility, and to hire roughly 303 employees over the next five years. The expansion will center around a $6.5 million data center, says Elliot Forsyth, senior vice-president of human resources and operations.

Mechatronics master’s program draws private sector attention

A new mechatronics master's degree program at Lawrence Technical University has been drawing attention and assistance from the private sector - boding well for the state's technological future.

Ann Arbor Accuri to hire 88 over five years

You may not know what a cytometer does, but here's what it means for one Michigan company: jobs, growth, expansion.

Green Space: Achievable resolutions for 2008

Metromode urges its readers to pledge to make 2008 the greenest yet for you, your family and even your place of work.

General Dynamics snags $49m military contract

With another military contract - this one worth $49 million - things are going well for Sterling Heights defense contractor General Dynamics Land Systems.

Building A Creative Corridor

Could Metro Detroit have its own version of Sand Hill or Research Triangle Park? Local business and political leaders along with Detroit Renaissance certainly think so. They see Woodward Avenue, with its cultural and educational institutions and string of developing downtowns as ground zero for a new economy sector dubbed The Creative Corridor.

Walkable downtowns gain in popularity

Walkable cities - who knew? Well, we did. But it seems the rest of the country is catching up.

Belle Isle Grand Prix has $53M economic impact

The Belle Isle Grand Prix, part of the “3 Days in the D” celebration held Labor Day weekend, drew more than 100,000 people to the metro area – and brought about $53 million to the area.

Kresge Foundation awards $2m to area organizations

The Kresge Foundation has awarded $2 million to 53 large and small arts and cultural organizations, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Henry Ford, Pewabic Pottery and Puppet Art.

Ex-Michiganders hope to revive flagging candy profits

An Indianapolis couple – and a group of investors – have bought a majority position in Morley Brands, LLC. The company is perhaps best known for its legendary Sanders products, a staple of the Michigan dessert menu.

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