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Focus on the Future

Posted on: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 5:23 pm

The US automotive industry is undergoing a momentous transformation as auto companies evolve their vehicle product lines to include alternative energy and drivetrain options to meet increased fuel economy standards required for their fleets.  Manufacturers plan to meet these requirements through distinctly different strategies. (more…)


Gratiot County Welcomes Wind Power

Posted on: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 3:44 pm

Michigan’s largest wind farm to date, 213 MW, is now being built near Breckenridge.  Eighty or more turbines have been installed.  When finished, there will be 133 1.6 MW GE turbines in the wind farm. (more…)


Obtaining Funding for Your Mobile Technology Business

Posted on: Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 4:10 pm

If you’re a mobile technology company looking for funding, then Mobile Monday Detroit on February 13th is where you need to be! We’ll explore various options for obtaining funding and how they work, including: venture capital, angel funding, alternative funding strategies, bank financing and more. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.  (more…)


Future City and GreeningDetroit.com

Posted on: Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 3:40 pm

News from Maxi Container: One of the perks of owning your own business is that you can take time to be involved in your community. Today, I was involved in an event that proved the old saying, “Think globally, act locally.” (more…)


Nuclear Reactors in a Post-Fukushima World: Moving the Safety Envelope to the Edge

Posted on: Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 3:23 pm

Agreements on the design of new nuclear reactors for the UK drew a step closer when the Office of Nuclear Regulation and the Environment Agency awarded interim design acceptance certificates (IDACs) in December. (more…)


New Initiative Challenges Tomorrow’s Leaders to Participate in Revitalization of Detroit

Posted on: Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 3:19 pm

The Collaborative Group, a Michigan-based non-profit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, has launched and is accepting applications for Challenge Detroit, an urban revitalization project for one of the most significant cities in the world.  (more…)


Safer Fishing Michigan Water Ways

Posted on: Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 3:09 pm

With funding from the GLRI, the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Office of Environmental Quality are making sure we all understand the benefits and risks of consuming fish caught throughout the state.  (more…)


Financing For Energy Projects Available for Ann Arbor Businesses

Posted on: Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 7:25 pm

Business owners and commercial property owners in the City of Ann Arbor now have access to an exciting new financing program for energy projects. With the official launch of the State of Michigan’s first Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program this month, property owners within city limits can obtain low-interest, fixed-rate, long-term financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at their commercial properties. (more…)


2011 version of the Green Standard Now Available from ASHRAE, USGBC, IES

Posted on: Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 7:20 pm

Changes to help make buildings and systems more sustainable are part of the newly published version of the high performance green building standard from ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). (more…)


LLCs and PLLCs 2012 Annual Statements Due On or Before February 15

Posted on: Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 6:44 pm

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Bureau of Commercial Services (BCS) today issued a reminder that the 2012 annual statements for limited liability companies (LLC) and professional limited liability companies (PLLC) are required to be filed by February 15 of each year.   (more…)