annual report

Lakeshore Advantage Reports Major Economic Growth In 2023

ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, the economic development organization for Allegan and Ottawa Counties, released its 2023 Successful Projects & Achievements report at its annual meeting. Nearly 300 business and community leaders attended the event. “Lakeshore Advantage had a remarkable 2023,” said Neil Boehm, board chair of Lakeshore Advantage. “From breaking ground on a regional innovation hub

By |2024-02-13T12:25:36-05:00February 13th, 2024|News|

U-M Innovation Partnerships Announces Record Number Of Commercialization Agreements

ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has reported a record number of license and option agreements over the past fiscal year, as well as patents issued, further solidifying its position as a leading university for commercializing research and technology. The university signed 287 license and option agreements with companies seeking to commercialize U-M research discoveries during

By |2021-10-31T17:29:20-04:00October 31st, 2021|Featured, STEM|

M2 TechCast: Automation Alley Tom Kelly Talks How Southeast Michigan Stacks Up To Silicon Valley

FERNDALE - Tom Kelly, chief operating officer, talks about the Automation Alley Industry Report, that showed that the 10-counties of Southeast Michigan, as rated by 140 executives in Michigan and Silicon Valley in northern California, provide a better return on investment. A technology business is defined as a company in information technology, advanced manufacturing, digital

By |2016-03-07T09:12:28-05:00March 6th, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Michigan Venture Capital Investment Grew 143 Percent In 2015

ANN ARBOR - As we wrap up 2015 the Michigan Venture Capital Association would like to thank you for your active support of the programs, events and publications that make the association a major contributor to the growth of the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.  Because of your success the Great Lakes Region is

By |2015-12-10T13:42:35-05:00December 9th, 2015|Entrepreneurs, Featured, Guest Columns|