DALLAS - Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index surged ahead by 2 points in July, rising to 107.9, 88 percent above the index cyclical low of 59.9 during the recession. The index has averaged 103 points so far in 2012, 12 points above the index average for all of 2011. "The Michigan economy accelerated rapidly
ANN ARBOR ? The University of Michigan's research spending in fiscal 2011-12 reached an all time high of $1.27 billion, up $37.5 million from the year before. The National Science Foundation ranked U-M first in research development among public universities in the United States. The change represents a 3 percent increase and is roughly one-third
LANSING - The Citizens Research Council on Friday said the state is the least aggressive in its pursuit of renewable energy attainment, but also raised some questions as to the implementation of the proposal that would increase the Michigan's renewable energy standard to 25 percent by 2025. "Notwithstanding that 13 states have not adopted either
LANSING - Michigan residents are a little more concerned over the direction of the economy than they were earlier in the year, according to the latest State of the State Survey, but they still thought their personal financial situations were in the best shape they had been since 2005. The survey, conducted by the Institute
DETROIT ? Strategic Staffing Solutions has partnered with Staffing Industry Analysts on its Certified Contingent Workforce Professional program, the first certification course available to HR, procurement and staffing professionals who manage contingent labor. The certification program was announced at Staffing Industry Analysts? Contingent Workforce Strategies Summit held September 20 -21 in San Diego. ?This opportunity
LANSING ? Despite uncertainties that remain in the economy, many businesses have a growing optimism, according to a member survey conducted by the Michigan Business and Professional Association and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association. Most survey participants report they will remain in the state and make improvements to their businesses. Continuing 2011?s positive trend,
LANSING - Long-time Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan critic the Michigan Association of Health Plans on Thursday issued its most detailed critique to date of the legislation that would transition Blue Cross to a nonprofit mutual company with a slew of recommendations for the Senate Insurance Committee, which held its first official hearing on
LANSING ? Connect Michigan, in a new study which took a look at broadband availability and usage across the state, said broadband and e-Learning applications expand educators? instructional capabilities and boost students? research and interactive opportunities, as well as their test scores. In particular, this study looks at the correlation between broadband availability and school
LANSING - For the fourth consecutive month, Michigan's unemployment rate rose, and in August hit 9.4 percent, figures released Wednesday by the Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed. The August seasonally adjusted rate matched the December 2011 rate, and since hitting a low of 8.3 percent has grown back by 1.1 percentage points. Sen.
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech has received a $20 million investment from News-Press & Gazette Company and will use the money to build four more data centers over the next 24 months. Online Tech CEO Yan Ness said with experience in traditional media across a number of secondary markets, NPG saw the emerging opportunity centered