Newest MEDC official focuses on talent development
Growing up in a small town, newly appointed Michigan Economic Development Corporation COO Steve Arwood worked on a neighboring farm and wanted to be a dairy farmer.More
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Two companies to invest $10.2 million, add 114 jobs in West Michigan
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two business expansion projects that are expected to generate $10.2 million in investments and add up to 114 new jobs in West Michigan.More
Pressure for sustainability in Higher Ed
As sustainability begins to take hold in all sectors of business, higher education institutions also face some unique challenges. Clean Energy Coalition’s experience in the field with Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan, and smaller community colleges has shown three key pressures that sustainability is placing on their campuses.More
Lansing could sell Waverly Golf Course to Detroit-area developer in $5.8M deal
A Detroit-area development firm and restaurant franchise owner has offered nearly $5.8 million to buy Lansing’s Waverly Golf Course, seven years after it closed to golfers.More
Federal Report Highlights Five Years of Progress Providing Communities with Affordable Housing, Efficient Transportation and Economic Growth
In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released “Five Years of Learning from Communities and Coordinating Federal Investments,” a report demonstrating how the three agencies are cooperating to help communities provide more housing choices, make transportation systems more efficient and reliable, and create vibrant neighborhoods that attract business development and jobs while protecting the environment.More
Smart Charging and Connectivity at NextEnergy
As a result of the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT), interfaces between vehicles, buildings and the grid are becoming increasingly important areas of technology and business development. One example is the emergence of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) as a hot area for technology innovation and investment.More
Schuette and State’s Regulatory Chief Suspend License of Texas-based Pharmacy
Attorney General Bill Schuette and Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Acting Director Mike Zimmer announced the summary suspension of the pharmacy and controlled substance licenses held by Texas-based NuVision Pharmacy, Inc. More
WMEAC Introduces IDEAL Initiative
IDEAL (Inclusion and Development of Environment Allies and Leaders) is an initiative created in the wake of environmental justice issues in our marginalized communities. This initiative aims to build relationships with community leaders from several key organizations to solve environmental issues such as housing quality, health, energy insecurity and pollution. IDEAL also seeks to bring awareness on the health and financial effects through the lens of the environment.More
Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival
Another sponsor of this year’s Neighborhoods Day is the Starr Commonwealth children’s agency, which is hosting the first ever Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival at the Carr Center in downtown Detroit on Aug. 10.More
Henry Ford College Offers New Community Leadership Associate’s Degree Program, Beginning Sept. 12
Henry Ford College (HFC) now offers a new associate’s degree program in Community Leadership. The first class in this program begins on Thursday, Sept. 18, and runs for 12 weeks.More
Two companies to invest $10.2 million, add 114 jobs in West Michigan
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two business expansion projects that are expected to generate $10.2 million in investments and add up to 114 new jobs in West Michigan.More
Pressure for sustainability in Higher Ed
As sustainability begins to take hold in all sectors of business, higher education institutions also face some unique challenges. Clean Energy Coalition’s experience in the field with Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan, and smaller community colleges has shown three key pressures that sustainability is placing on their campuses.More
Lansing could sell Waverly Golf Course to Detroit-area developer in $5.8M deal
A Detroit-area development firm and restaurant franchise owner has offered nearly $5.8 million to buy Lansing’s Waverly Golf Course, seven years after it closed to golfers.More
Federal Report Highlights Five Years of Progress Providing Communities with Affordable Housing, Efficient Transportation and Economic Growth
In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released “Five Years of Learning from Communities and Coordinating Federal Investments,” a report demonstrating how the three agencies are cooperating to help communities provide more housing choices, make transportation systems more efficient and reliable, and create vibrant neighborhoods that attract business development and jobs while protecting the environment.More
Smart Charging and Connectivity at NextEnergy
As a result of the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT), interfaces between vehicles, buildings and the grid are becoming increasingly important areas of technology and business development. One example is the emergence of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) as a hot area for technology innovation and investment.More
Schuette and State’s Regulatory Chief Suspend License of Texas-based Pharmacy
Attorney General Bill Schuette and Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Acting Director Mike Zimmer announced the summary suspension of the pharmacy and controlled substance licenses held by Texas-based NuVision Pharmacy, Inc. More
WMEAC Introduces IDEAL Initiative
IDEAL (Inclusion and Development of Environment Allies and Leaders) is an initiative created in the wake of environmental justice issues in our marginalized communities. This initiative aims to build relationships with community leaders from several key organizations to solve environmental issues such as housing quality, health, energy insecurity and pollution. IDEAL also seeks to bring awareness on the health and financial effects through the lens of the environment.More
Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival
Another sponsor of this year’s Neighborhoods Day is the Starr Commonwealth children’s agency, which is hosting the first ever Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival at the Carr Center in downtown Detroit on Aug. 10.More
Henry Ford College Offers New Community Leadership Associate’s Degree Program, Beginning Sept. 12
Henry Ford College (HFC) now offers a new associate’s degree program in Community Leadership. The first class in this program begins on Thursday, Sept. 18, and runs for 12 weeks.More
