Study says, Energy Star homes save homeowners $1,500/year
Detroit’s WARM Training has released a report entitled “Energy Savings in Michigan Housing” that quantifies energy savings in new Michigan homes built to Energy Star standards.
Ann Arbor
Transition of economy not easy, but imperative
Daniel Howes, business columnist for the Detroit News, discusses the transition Michigan needs to make from a manufacturing economy to one that is more diverse and knowledge -based.
Love of travel catalyst for Mexico tour business venture
Stephanie Schneiderman took her love for Mexican culture and her adept travel instincts and created a business focused on tours of Mexico that delve deep into "the heart and soul of Mexico and the Mexican people."
Regional economic development collaborative created
Twelve economic development organizations across Southeast Michigan have joined together to create the Economic Development Coalition of Southeast Michigan (EDCSEM).
United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area’s problems
United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO Michael Brennan discusses the agency's survey process that has led them to begin working on solving the region's major problems in three key areas: educational preparedness, economic stability and basic needs. He urges the region to work together in a collaborative manner to acieve success.
Detroit, A2 top Crain’s construction list
Crain's annual list of the area's 24 largest construction projects includes, in Detroit, all three permanent casinos, the @water Lofts and Book Cadillac and expansions at Henry Ford and St. John Hospitals. Ann Arbor makes the list with the replacement of Mott Children's and Women's hospitals and U-M's Cardiovascular Center and North Quad project.
EMU, U-M announce major projects
EMU announced plans to build a $100 million 161,600 square-foot science center on campus; U-M also announced several projects including an office space and parking addition to the Thompson Street parking structure, infrastructure improvements to the Matthei Botanical Gardens Exhibition Greenhouse and improvements at Ann Arbor's Burlington Office Building, Mott Children's Hospital and University Hospital.
Guest Blogger: Lou Glazer
This week's guest blog is supplied by Lou Glazer, the president of Ann Arbor-based Michigan Future Inc., a think-tank that is a resource of ideas for how Michigan can and should reshape its economy. Here's his first post, and check back throughout the week for more of Glazer's thoughts.
AA-based Aastrom on leading edge of stem cell product development
Stem cell research has progressed to the point where up to six products for adult treatments could be on the market in as soon as two years, including one from Ann Arbor-based Aastrom.
Rothwell says AA, U-M integral part of Detroit region
Detroit Renaissance CEO Doug Rothwell talks with the Ann Arbor News about the importance of research universities to the state and Ann Arbor's interconnectedness to other communities, particularly Detroit, in Southeast Michigan.
