ANN ARBOR - The former Pfizer pharmaceutical property purchased by the University of Michigan in 2009 reopened Tuesday as the Venture Accelerator at the North Campus Research Complex and officially welcomed its first tenant. The Venture Accelerator will provide laboratory and office space, as well as business services, to startup companies emerging from the pipeline
ANN ARBOR ? The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium turns 30 this May and the grand daddy of all elevator pitch contests announced Tuesday that companies interested in presenting can now submit applications. The application deadline is March 8. "It's really important that we do a good job of launching companies and getting them on a
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - McAfee has announced the McAfee Security Certification Program, a new two-track program. The tracks are the McAfee Certified Product Specialist track, which will cover the broad range of McAfee product solutions, although the initial release is for the ePolicy Orchestrator program. The second is the McAfee Certified Assessment Specialist track, which
DETROIT - Better fuel efficiency, which is rising on the list of customer demands, played a big role in Chevrolet's U.S. sales increasing 16 percent in 2010. Chevy sold 1,565,632 vehicles, and gained 0.7 points of market share last year, showing gains across the brand's full line of cars, trucks, and crossovers. Chevrolet crossover sales
NEW YORK ? Ernst & Young is calling for nominations for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 Awards. The deadline for applications is March 18. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. Over the past quarter-century, the program has honored the inspirational
ANN ARBOR - The Venture Michigan Fund II, Limited Partnership announced Tuesday that it has launched a new $120 million fund to invest in high quality venture capital funds committed to investing in Michigan based high technology companies. VMF II will invest in venture capital funds targeting seed and early stage capital Michigan companies in
GRAND RAPIDS ? Business-to-business communications company Alexander Marketing has named Lynne Hartzell to the newly created position of agency President. Hartzell assumes the role of President having most recently served as Alexander Marketing?s Vice President of Business Development where she was responsible for the agency?s nationwide new business efforts, mentoring client service staff and leading
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Growth Authority Tuesday approved tax incentives for nine companies choosing to expand or locate in Michigan. According to the companies? estimates, the approved projects are expected to generate up to $89.4 million in new private investment, and create and retain a projected 1,222 direct jobs in communities across the state.
TROY - The Troy Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a trade mission to China in October that costs as little $1,999 per person. An Orient-ation meeting is Feb. 9. "Whether you want to see China for business or personal reasons, this trip will offer something for you," said Troy Chamber President Michele Hodges. "It
LIVONIA - Steve Futrell, owner of Technology Solutions, was named as one of the ten people who will give ?Definition to the Decade of 2011-2020" in Livonia, Michigan. The City of Livonia recognizes individuals in the community who play an active role in school, church and business as well as those who shape the future