TROY ? John Bedz, formerly of Michigan Small Tech and "Small Times" magazine, has joined Automation Alley to improve the SBIR federal grants issued through the National Automotive Center. Bedz will work with TARDEC personnel within the NAC to analyze the SBIR program and develop a strategy for improving the success rate of the SBIR
TROY - Are you looking to expand your business overseas? If so, there's still time to register for Automation Alley's upcoming trade mission to China and Vietnam. From April 18-26, participants will have the opportunity to attend Auto China 2008 in Beijing and visit Vietnam, Asia's next hotspot. China has a market of 1.3 billion
ANN ARBOR - Teams from the University of Michigan have won first prize and received additional top honors in the Cleantech Venture Challenge hosted by the University of Colorado. U-M teams won a total of $27,000. The winning teams from the University of Michigan included first-prize winner Potentia, with a business plan for battery replacement
DETROIT ? General Motors on Tuesday at the Geneva Auto Show announced it would produce a new version of its GM Hybrid System in 2010 using a lithium-ion battery to deliver three times the electric power of its current power train, which means SUV hybrids could get somewhat better fuel economy. The No. 1 auto
KALAMAZOO ? Two different groups will be carrying the Michigan life sciences industry's banner this June at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, the world's top biotechnology trade show. What impact two separate biotech marketing groups will have on the state's efforts to attract life sciences companies has been the subject of debate for
GRAND RAPIDS - Eric Hendrickson, Senior Vice President Mortgage Manager, Fifth Third Bank Western Michigan, discusses Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox proactive efforts to solve the state?s growing mortgage foreclosure crisis. Cox recently hosted three foreclosure forums around the state offering mortgage loan workshops for people facing foreclosure. Fifth Third was one of the banks
LANSING - The Michigan House Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee heard from scores of people involved in the film industry on Tuesday who urged lawmakers to act quickly on a package of bills providing tax credits, job training and loans for productions in Michigan. While neither panel voted on their respective bills,
BLOOMFIELD HILLS ? Digital Communications Agency Organic on Monday announced James Heughens was promoted from Executive Director of Project Management to Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit and Chicago offices. Joe DiMeglio was also promoted from Group Director of Engagement Management, servicing the Dodge account, to Vice President of Engagement Management overseeing
LANSING - Legislation pending in the Michigan House Energy and Technology Committee will tell renewable and conventional energy entrepreneurs that Michigan is closed for business, Customer Choice Coalition supporters said at a news conference Monday. "Competition, choice and free markets are better solutions to Michigan's energy policies than monopolies, increased regulation and restrictions on entrepreneurs,"
KALAMAZOO - The 2008 Kalamazoo Valley Community College Employment Expo has more than 62 employers signed up so far offering tech jobs in computer technology, engineering, and hospital equipment. The expo at the Texas Township Campus is scheduled for March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is a no-cost opportunity for students, KVCC