Environmentalists call for expansion of bottle deposit law
Environmentalists are calling for an expansion of Michigan's bottle deposit law to account for water and juice containers.
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Coalition to seek out $50M for business incubation
The Economic Development Coalition of Southeast Michigan plans to seek out $50 million to fund business incubators in the region. The money will be divided amongst existing incubators -- Ann Arbor Spark, Automation Alley, Next Energy and TechTown -- and will help create two new ones -- one near Detroit Metro Airport and one in Macomb County.
State launches first-ever tourism industry plan
A team working on behalf of the 9,000 businesses, attractions and groups that comprise Michigan's tourism industry have devised a strategic plan.
Immigrants positive force for Metro Detroit’s economy
Immigrants to the area are positively contributing to Metro Detroit's economy.
Venture capital wise investment for Michigan economy, jobs
A study by the National Venture Capital Association has demonstrated that one job was created for every $19,959 of venture-capital investment into a Michigan company from 1970 to 2005. It also shows that each dollar of venture capital generated $6.55 in revenue.
Regional Chamber to host economic climate forum
The Detroit Regional Chamber will host a forum on the region's problems -- and proposed solutions -- on March 27.
Michigan tourism industry forecasts increase for 2007
Don Holecek, director of MSU’s Travel, Tourism & Recreation Resource Center, predicts a modest increase travel volume and spending in the state in 2007. At the industry-wide industry-wide Michigan Lodging and Tourism Conference on March 26-27, a first-ever strategic plan will be presented that discusses, in part, marketing and promotion of Michigan as a travel destination.
Gardeners anticipate effect of hardiness zone change
The US Arbor Day Foundation has updated the US Hardiness Zone map --a basic tool for gardeners as to what plants will thrive in their area-- and SE Michigan has shifted from Zone 5 to Zone 6.
State’s green energy future has potential to do more than just clean the air
With everyone talking about what direction Michigan's energy future should go, many are pointing out that the greener it goes, the better for the economy.
Guest Blogger: Jim Townsend
Jim Townsend is our guest blogger this week. He is the executive director of the Tourism Economic Development Council, serves on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Suburbs Alliance, which he founded in 2002, and lives with his family in Royal Oak. Check back here every weekday to read Jim's thoughts about branding our region.
