Governor Rick Snyder announced the 40 finalists for the 2015 Governor’s Service Awards. The finalists have been selected from more than 160 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations statewide for their commitment to volunteer service. To see the list of finalists and their service biographies, visit www.michigan.gov/mcsc.More
While the scientific community has come to an agreement on climate change, the political debate remains polarized. On May 27, Aquinas College will be hosting University of Michigan’s Dr. Andrew Hoffman as he examines the cultural debate from a sociological, psychological and political science stand point.More
Metro Detroit Youth Day is a great way to channel children’s energies in a positive and constructive setting. We have been doing this for 30 years now and we have become a metro Detroit tradition with this successful formula.More
Students from Seaholm High School gained real-world experience during three recent visits to Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) Department laboratories in Oakland University’s Engineering Center. Doug Baltz, AP Physics Teacher and OU Adjunct Lecturer in Teacher Development and Educational Studies, teamed up with Amy Butler of OU INC to set up the collaboration.More
Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association, returned recently from a trade mission to Chile and Colombia, helping to facilitate business connections for eight local companies.More
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and the West Michigan Chapter of the ASSE held a “Coffee with MIOSHA” session at Calvin College in Grand Rapids to provide an informal opportunity for employers and company leaders to meet with MIOSHA representatives to learn about agency services and resources.More
The Energy Alliance Group of Michigan (EAG) had many great days in the last year, but April 28 ranks right near the top. That day, EAG leaders visited Kids’ Food Basket in Grand Rapids and Cascades Humane Society in Jackson to donate 10 percent of 2014 EAG profits to those charitable organizations.More
Jim Newman was recently interviewed for an article in Building Operating Management magazine covering tips for high performance operations. More
With more than 35 years as an innovator in corporate communications, and a personal passion for saving clients money through energy efficiency, Doug Elbinger brings both experience and drive for success to Optimized Building Solutions (OBS), “the PACE-setting division of Newman Consulting Group.”More
Register now for NFMT’s Free High Performance Buildings Conference, June 1-3. “Transform Your Buildings: Make them energy efficient, people-friendly, sustainable and smart!“More
