Automation Alley membership grows
The networking and training opportunties that Automation Alley offers its members have helped to increase its membership - by 16% in 2006 alone.
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Next Great Company Project to be chaired by First Gentleman
First gentleman Dan Mulhern is poised to chair a new initiative, the Next Great Company Project, that will work to retain and attract talent to the state of Michigan.
DTE GreenCurrents program to encourage development of renewable energy sources
DTE Energy has issued an RFP to Michigan-based renewable energy providers for its GreenCurrents program in order to begin offering customers the chance to purchase all or part of their electricity from renewable sources.
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.
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.
Oakland University’s online classrooms double
Moodle, OU's new online learning system, brings new enthusiasm for distance learning as more and more students attend virtual classrooms and seek web-based degrees.
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.
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.
Newsradio WWJ launches Michigan Future blog
WWJ has launched Michigan Future, a blog that reports on the culture of innovation in Michigan.
