ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers and their partners predict that western Lake Erie will experience a less severe harmful algal bloom in 2016 than last year's record-setting event. The outlook reflects less discharge from the Maumee River and a return to an average nutrient runoff into the lake. The 2016 bloom is expected
LANSING — The Michigan Agency for Energy Tuesday issued a Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmap, a collaborative effort of the state of Michigan and officials in northeast Ohio to boost jobs in the “energy efficient building technology” industry. “For Michigan, this roadmap demonstrates the opportunities that lie in strengthening clean energy manufacturing to diversify and strengthen the
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday July 11, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan CEO Linda Daischendt talks about upcoming programs around the state, including a Mobile Michigan Detroit program July 11 featuring virtual reality devices connected to smart phones. ManagedWay CEO Robert Sanders talks the opening of his Troy data center. Also, Randy Richardville,
ANN ARBOR - Nearly every state and metro area in the United States saw real wage gains in 2015 compared to 2014, up 2.9 percent nationally. Michigan was above the national average at 3.1 percent, and ranked 15th nationally when all industries (private and government) are included and 12th for the private sector. This information
DETROIT - Business Incubator TechTown has named seven new members to its Board of Directors. All new members were appointed to three-year terms. “I look forward to working with our talented board members, new and returning, as we expand our support for both tech and neighborhood businesses, create jobs and opportunity, and help revitalize our
TROY - Join Automation Alley for a discussion on Big Data for business July 13 and learn how to manage complex data sets to make your company more effective, productive and profitable. Every company faces challenges when it comes to the analysis, capture, curation, storage, transfer and visualization of Big Data. Come to better understand
DETROIT - Despite The BRexit vote in Great Briton to leave the European Union, the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index dipped slightly once again in June 2016, the second straight month of decline. The good news is the three-month average remained steady at a robust 60.5. A PMI above 50 is considered an indication of
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum meeting July 11 will feature Kenyatta Brame, Executive Vice President of Cascade Engineering, who will discuss worker opportunity and equity to an organization’s sustainability strategy, its long-term profitability, and community prosperity. West Michigan Works! and GRCC Workforce Training will also present on available resources and financial incentives
DETROIT - Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson has accepted an offer to serve on the Advisory Committee to the Director for the National Institutes of Health. The director, Francis Collins, “oversees the work of the largest supporter of biomedical research in the world, spanning the spectrum from basic to clinical research,” according to
ROYAL OAK - Ken Rogers has led Automation Alley as it’s executive director since the technology networking group’s founding in 1999. But in August, Rogers plans to step down as executive director and turn the reins over to his replacement. A search committee is actively vetting candidates this month. Rogers talks about the founding of
