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Charles Reinhart Kicks Off Coat Drive Nov. 2

ANN ARBOR - Charles Reinhart Company Realtors will kick-off their 20th Annual Coat Drive on November 2nd with the goal of collecting 2,000 adult and children’s coats to distribute to local agencies throughout Washtenaw County. Through the month of November, Charles Reinhart Company Realtors will be collecting new and gently used winter coats at all

By |2015-10-27T17:59:24-04:00October 27th, 2015|New Products / Contracts, News|

Saginaw Business Park Designated As AT&T Fiber Ready

THOMAS TOWNSHIP, SAGINAW COUNTY – The Great Lakes Tech Park Tuesday was designated AT&T Fiber Ready, helping economic development leaders more effectively position the park  for site selection by emphasizing the availability of high-speed, fiber-based services. “It is a pleasure to highlight Great Lakes Tech Park as one of many Michigan industrial developments where AT&T’s

By |2015-10-27T17:51:24-04:00October 27th, 2015|Featured, New Products / Contracts, News|

Startup Weekend Targets Kids 12-18 For November Mixer

  DETROIT - Startup Weekend, the popular weekend long event for starting a company, is back to Detroit but this time for a much younger crowd. Youth can come and join in on the fun for a very special Digital Innovation Competition for Kids.  Startup Weekend Detroit – Youth is coming to Ford Field November 6-8, 2015

By |2015-10-23T13:09:58-04:00October 23rd, 2015|Entrepreneurs, News|

Akadeum Life Sciences Closes $1 Million Investment Round

DETROIT - New startup Akadeum Life Sciences closed a round of funding this month that brings them to a total of $1 Million in funding. The life sciences startup in Ann Arbor has found a unique way to improve diagnostics. “We improve life science research and diagnostics by capturing cells with microbubbles,” said Brandon McNaughton, Co-founder and

By |2015-10-23T13:09:58-04:00October 23rd, 2015|Entrepreneurs, Life Sciences, News|

U-M Battery Spin-Out Sakti3 Sold To Dyson For $90 Million

ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan spin-out, Sakti3, has been acquired by vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson, which plans to incorporate its solid-state Lithium-ion technology to improved battery life on its cordless vacuums – plus deliver new products and build a battery production plant. The deal was reported to be worth $90 million. Dyson founder James

By |2015-10-23T17:21:55-04:00October 23rd, 2015|Entrepreneurs, New Products / Contracts, News|

Snyder Monday Hosts 4th North American International Cyber Summit

DETROIT - Governor Rick Snyder will host the fourth North American International Cyber Summit at the Cobo Center in Detroit on Monday. The summit brings together cyber security professionals from around the world to participate in dynamic discussions and provide the latest information in cyber technology and strategy. In addition to Gov. Snyder, featured speakers

By |2015-10-22T20:22:34-04:00October 22nd, 2015|Cyber Defense, News, Politics|

Driver’s Licenses For Self-Driving Cars?

ANN ARBOR - Just like people, self-driving vehicles should be required to pass a licensing test, say University of Michigan researchers. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle of the U-M Transportation Research Institute say that most driver-licensing tests evaluate three aspects of driving readiness: visual performance, knowledge of rules and regulations related to driving and traffic

By |2015-10-22T20:18:29-04:00October 22nd, 2015|Autonomous Vehicles, News|

Triple Bottom Line Bash Nov. 5 Hosted By Sustainable Business Forum

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will celebrate sustainability in West Michigan at the Second Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash November 5 at New Vintage Place. Honor the 2015 Sustainable Business Hall of Fame:  Renae Hesselink, David Rinard, Rich Vanderveen and Tom Newhouse. Celebrate with the nominees for the 2015 Sustainable Business of the

By |2015-10-20T21:58:16-04:00October 20th, 2015|Clean Update, News|

GreenUp Michigan Conference Focus On Innovation, Sustainability

ANN ARBOR - For chemists, engineers, industry executives, educators, students, entrepreneurs, decision makers, policymakers, and anyone interested in innovation and sustainability in Michigan, the GreenUp Michigan conference is an opportunity to hear from leading experts and share your solutions through green chemistry and engineering. Attendees will receive information and examples of real strategies to employ

By |2015-10-20T21:47:04-04:00October 20th, 2015|Clean Update, News|

Blaze Medical Devices Wins $150,000 SBIR Grant

ANN ARBOR - Blaze Medical Devices has been awarded a $150,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the Food and Drug Administration, in collaboration with University of Michigan Health System Center for Circulatory Support. The focus of this grant is to study damage to patients’ red blood cells caused by left ventricular assist

By |2015-10-20T21:03:11-04:00October 20th, 2015|Entrepreneurs, Life Sciences, News|