The past decade has witnessed significant developments in policies for renewable energy, which are driving its growth globally. In fact, new analysis from Frost & Sullivan forecasts the global installed capacity of renewable energy to more than double from 1,566 gigawatts (GW) in 2012 to 3,203 GW in 2025.More
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $55 million in funding to develop and deploy cutting edge vehicle technologies that strengthen the clean energy economy. This comes just days after President Obama’s State of the Union Address in which he highlighted the surge in U.S. manufacturing and strong growth in the auto industry.More
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) hosted a Chinese Delegation from the Jiangsu Province today in Lansing. The goal of the delegation was to learn more about Michigan’s aquaculture industry along with agreeing upon a shared commitment to foster mutual understanding and opportunities between Michigan and the Jiangsu Province.More
The Detroit Financial Review Commission (FRC) will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26th in Detroit. The meeting will be held in Suite L-150 on the first floor of Cadillac Place, 3044 W. Grand Blvd.More
A $2 million endowment for the University of Michigan-Flint School of Management aims to grow entrepreneurship in Flint and across the state.More
Star Lincoln auto dealership learned it’s not only possible, but also profitable, to make energyStar Lincoln auto dealership learned it’s not only possible, but also profitable, to make energy upgrades using Michigan’s new Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing.More
The Henry Ford College (HFC) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program recently upgraded its lab facilities for the 2014-15 academic year in an effort to provide students with more resources and learning opportunities. As a result, students will become more effective providers of physical therapy services.More
Have you ever had an experience which is so delightful, mesmerizing and magical that it almost seems like a dream? You know, like that first date where you think you’ve found your “soulmate” and your heart skips a beat. Or how about that pass, catch, goal, hit, match or race that allows your team to win the championship? Maybe even having that perfect ride once you slip into your new car and take it for a spin that very first time. Well, that’s the experience experienced at this years’ auto show which caught me completely by surprise.More
David West’s work is taking him to the snowy, frigid Upper Peninsula this week.
Despite the weather, that’s fine with him.
“I’m very, very excited I’m going up to the U.P. in the middle of January,” he said. “I like the snow, and I want to go dog-sledding.”
For West, 43, a U.P. trek, a visit to Traverse City or a sojourn in Detroit are all in a week’s work. He started a job last month as vice president of travel for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. He’ll lead efforts to boost Michigan destinations and oversee the popular Pure Michigan campaign. Tourism was almost a $19 billion industry in Michigan in 2013, the most recent year for which figures are available.More
Cool Cat Casino Night, a fun-filled evening out for gamers and non-gamers alike is a casino style party to benefit homeless animals in the care of the Dearborn Animal Shelter. This Hawaiian-themed event puts all the cards on the table, including Texas Hold’Em, Black Jack and Let it Ride.More
