Ann Arbor, Scio Township work together to preserve farmland
The City of Ann Arbor and Scio Township are working together to purchase the development rights to a 180-acre Wing Farm in Scio Township to add to the city’s Greenbelt.
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Ann Arbor adopts non-motorized transportation plan
The city of Ann Arbor recently created a non-motorized transportation plan to encourage non-motorized modes of transportation, such as pedestrians and bicyclists, in the Ann Arbor area.
Tech transfer process streamlined at U-M
U-M's Office of Technology Transfer has changed its policy regarding patent compensation for school employees and students. Previously, there was less incentive for inventors to pursue patents, as any compensation from an outside company meant forfeiting payment from the university.
Study: Auto suppliers major player in nation’s economy
A new study enumerates the significant impact that the motor vehicle supplies industry has to the nation's economy. The study, the first of its kind, will arm suppliers with proof of their import in negotiations with local, state and federal agencies.
Newsradio WWJ launches Michigan Future blog
WWJ has launched Michigan Future, a blog that reports on the culture of innovation in Michigan.
Scholarships, stipends available for tech-savvy women
Women pursuing IT careers can apply for over $50,000 in scholarships and technology stipends from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology.
U-M to fund commuter line between AA & Howell
Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje announced U-M's intentions to pay for its employees to ride a commuter rail line between Ann Arbor and Howell. Approximately 4,000 employees could benefit from the route.
The Real Big Three
What drives the economy? The real Big Three — the big universities in Detroit, Ann Arbor and E. Lansing, bringing in hundreds of millions of research dollars, and fostering jobs and start-up companies.
AA pharmacuetical receives 15th patent
Ann Arbor-based Unitech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. landed its 15th patent related to cancer treatment.
Ann Arbor considers expanding commercial recycling program
Ann Arbor City Council is considering expanding the city's recycling program with regard to commercial businesses at a cost of approximately $600,000 per year.
