LANSING - Whether the state will be able to use Natural Resources Trust Fund grants to pay for dredging projects appears to hedge on the Legislature's latitude in defining development. Legislation discussed Thursday in the Senate Outdoor Recreation Committee (SB 229 ) would define dredging as a development activity and allow the trust fund board
DETROIT - A once-in-a-generation political opportunity has opened with the decision of U.S. Sen. Carl Levin not to seek re-election, creating just the second open seat U.S. Senate race in Michigan in the past 36 years, and the names of both parties' heaviest hitters are in the mix for the race. Depending on who decides
GRAND RAPIDS ? U.S. light vehicle sales could top 15.5 million units in 2013 nearing auto production levels not seen since 2007, an auto industry consultant said Thursday. Mike Wall, of IHS in Grand Rapids, in his presentation at the 14th Automotive Suppliers Symposium hosted by Grand Valley State University, said he now estimates 15.2
ANN ARBOR- The invention culture at the University of Michigan has led to another record-setting year with more agreements with commercialization partners than ever before. U-M Tech Transfer recorded 123 licenses and options in fiscal year 2012, which ended June 30, compared to 101 in FY11. Researchers reported 368 new inventions in FY12, another record
LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced Thursday that the feature film Silver Bells has been approved for a film incentive from the state. A Christmas story, the project features a tale of redemption and family traditions. It is being produced in association with the Salvation Army and will film in Manistee, Grand Rapids and
LANSING- The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Thursday announced the application deadline is April 26 for the Downtown Development Planning Grant program. The program is aimed at helping Michigan non-entitlement communities develop plans to increase the viability to improve a property, create economic opportunities to revitalize and stimulate job creation and investment within the downtown. ?Improving
ANN ARBOR - A new entrepreneurial training program for inventors in Michigan aims to fast-track technologies to market and boost the economic impact of research conducted in the state. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning March 11. The Michigan I-Corps program will help researchers from across the state identify and assess potential
DETROIT - The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center will present a state-wide training program designed to strengthen financial literacy and improve the ability to access capital businesses need to grow, starting March 21 in Waterford. "Know Your Numbers" is a seminar to help the non-financial small business owner achieve fiscal fitness, and is
PLEASANT RIDGE - ePrize has made its fourth acquisition in the past 20 months after purchasing Phoenix-based promotional marketing company, Bulbstorm. ePrize has seen its revenues grow by more than 22 percent from 2011 to 2012. Matt Wise, CEO of ePrize, said the acquisitions are part of the firm?s quest to grow from its roots
LANSING - About $20 million for emergency dredging activities was approved on Wednesday to be included in a Natural Resources Trust Fund bill that otherwise authorizes spending for various Department of Natural Resources and parks and recreation projects across the state. SB 233 currently includes $23.3 million in appropriations from the fund for 22 acquisition