Local professionals passionate about careers with non-profits
The non-profit sector - including health care and education - accounted for 62% of new jobs created in Michigan in 2005 and local professionals are finding themselves rewarding careers.
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McDonough to participate in panel discussion on sustainability
University of Michigan-Dearborn is hosting a presentation by world-renowned architect William McDonough, designer of Ford’s new Rouge Center manufacturing plant on Feb. 13 from 4-6 p.m.
Guest Blogger: John Austin
John Austin is our guest blogger this week. John is a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and vice president of the Michigan State Board of Education. Check back here every weekday for new posts.Send your comments to feedback@metromodemedia.com
Governor’s State of State address calls for diversification of economy
In Governor Jennifer Granholm's State of the State address on Tuesday, she proposed initiatives that would retain and attract workers and diversify Michigan's economy including training and education, alternative energy and stem cell research.
Granholm calls for training, education in State of State address
In her annual State of the State address, Governor Jennifer Granholm called for two years of free training or community college for any displaced worker in Michigan.
Wayne State to offer Ph.D. in Business Administration
Wayne State University will begin offering a doctoral program in business administration this fall.
MSU launches Great Lakes wiki
Michigan State University has launched the Great Lakes Wiki to encourage residents of Great Lakes states to tell the stories of the region. The wiki was one of ten nationwide that received start-up funding from J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism.
Experts from around the country present plans for downtown Detroit
University of Michigan's 9th Annual Detroit design charette focused on downtown Detroit. On Monday, Jan. 29, planners and architects - both national and local - presented their proposals to a packed house and the Gem Theatre.
Asterand CEO heads to WSU to work in economic development, entreprenuership
Randal Charlton, founder of Asterand, a tissue bank that was Techtown's first tenant, has been recruited by WSU to serve as Entrepreneur in Residence and Special Assistant to the President for Economic Development.
Video TechTown
This week's video gives you a look inside TechTown, a home to technology start-ups in Detroit. Video producer Tom Hendrickson and TechTown executive director Howard Bell give you a guided tour.
McDonough to participate in panel discussion on sustainability
University of Michigan-Dearborn is hosting a presentation by world-renowned architect William McDonough, designer of Ford’s new Rouge Center manufacturing plant on Feb. 13 from 4-6 p.m.
Guest Blogger: John Austin
John Austin is our guest blogger this week. John is a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and vice president of the Michigan State Board of Education. Check back here every weekday for new posts.Send your comments to feedback@metromodemedia.com
Governor’s State of State address calls for diversification of economy
In Governor Jennifer Granholm's State of the State address on Tuesday, she proposed initiatives that would retain and attract workers and diversify Michigan's economy including training and education, alternative energy and stem cell research.
Granholm calls for training, education in State of State address
In her annual State of the State address, Governor Jennifer Granholm called for two years of free training or community college for any displaced worker in Michigan.
Wayne State to offer Ph.D. in Business Administration
Wayne State University will begin offering a doctoral program in business administration this fall.
MSU launches Great Lakes wiki
Michigan State University has launched the Great Lakes Wiki to encourage residents of Great Lakes states to tell the stories of the region. The wiki was one of ten nationwide that received start-up funding from J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism.
Experts from around the country present plans for downtown Detroit
University of Michigan's 9th Annual Detroit design charette focused on downtown Detroit. On Monday, Jan. 29, planners and architects - both national and local - presented their proposals to a packed house and the Gem Theatre.
Asterand CEO heads to WSU to work in economic development, entreprenuership
Randal Charlton, founder of Asterand, a tissue bank that was Techtown's first tenant, has been recruited by WSU to serve as Entrepreneur in Residence and Special Assistant to the President for Economic Development.
Video TechTown
This week's video gives you a look inside TechTown, a home to technology start-ups in Detroit. Video producer Tom Hendrickson and TechTown executive director Howard Bell give you a guided tour.
