E85 becoming more cost-effective as price of gas rises
As the price of gasoline continues to increase, ethanol blends are becoming increasingly cost-effective at the pump.
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Automation Alley added 39 members in January
39 new members joined Automation Alley, the tech trade group based in Troy, in the month of January - a single month record for the organization.
African immigrants to Metro Detroit bring education, entrepreneurial spirit
A 400% increase in African immigrants to Metro Detroit in the last decade has infused the area with new stores, churches and mosques, social organizations and professional services.
MLUI’s Schneider debuts new economy blog
Keith Schneider of the Michigan Land Use Institute, a statewide smart land use advocacy group, has started a new blog to talk about media, the internet, land use and economic development called Modeshift.
Ficano working towards Cobo compromise with Patterson
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is confident that a compromise can be reached with Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson over the funding of the proposed expansion to Cobo Hall.
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.
Patterson addresses Cobo Expansion, promotes Wireless Oakland
At his annual state of the county address, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson proposed 5 ways to fund a Cobo expansion and discussed progress with the installation of Wireless Oakland.
Columnist delves into potential for entrepreneurship in new economy
Ann Arbor News business columnist Rick Haglund takes a look at the role that entrepreneurship can play in recovery of Michigan's economy.
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.
