MEDC leader Mike Finney says Michigan’s comeback needs help from communities like Kalamazoo
Michigan is in a sustained comeback, the head of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. says.
But that did not happen by itself and it won’t continue without the ongoing help of communities like Kalamazoo, said Michael A. Finney, presidnet and chief executive officer of the state’s top business development organization.More

During Pollution Prevention Week 2014, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, in partnership with the U.S. EPA, the Michigan Manufacturing Association and several Michigan organizations, will provide a one-day seminar highlighting sustainable Manufacturing in Michigan. This first of its kind event will take place on September 17th at Western Michigan University in Kalamzoo and will focus on the diverse stakeholder connections and actions necessary to achieve long-term economic, energy and environmental vitality in the future.
The 2014 Regional Stormwater Summit hosted by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, Pure Oakland Water and Lawrence Technological University (LTU) will be held at on Friday, Oct. 3rd, on the university’s campus, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield.
Electric power generated by wind resources has become an increasingly important part of the U.S. energy mix, with the majority of current production on land despite significant and accessible wind resources offshore, as well as significant technological developments for offshore wind production.
“Not many people can say, ‘I work for a watch company; I make watches,'” says Shinola watch assembly team leader Te’nesha Martin.
It’s easier than you think to preserve fresh fruits & veggies so you can savor summer’s flavors long after the sunny season is over.
I would like to share with you news of $5.5 million in grants approved by the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation at its board meeting earlier this week.
Saturday, September 13