On July 21, 2014, EPA announced a solicitation for a second round of Great Lakes Shoreline Cities Grants. EPA will award grants totaling up to $4.5 million to eligible shoreline cities to fund green infrastructure projects that will improve Great Lakes water quality. In 2014, shoreline cities with a population greater than 25,000 and less than 50,000 will be eligible to apply for green infrastructure grants of up to $250,000.More

Green infrastructure investments can play a unique and valuable role in building more sustainable and resilient communities.
Investments in green roofs, roadside rain gardens, increased tree canopy and other forms of green infrastructure often referred to as low impact development, or green stormwater infrastructure can support the mission of a range of Federal programs. For example, roadside rain gardens and trees can improve walkability while also reducing stormwater run-off from streets. In turn such green amenities can also help attract private investments that revitalize corridors and neighborhoods.More

Chalkfly is a Detroit startup with a mission to change the way the world buys office supplies, and we’re excited to announce that we’re the fastest growing e-commerce company ranked by Internet Retailer in 2014. Chalkfly has achieved the highest growth rate out of all of the companies ranked by Internet Retailer, on both the First and Second 500 lists, and tops the Second 500 list two years in a row.More

There’s no better place to network this summer than the Automation Alley Member BBQ! Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association, invites all members to step away from the office and enjoy free catered lunch at its Troy Headquarters, Thursday, Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.More

Michigan is leading the nation in maximizing federal funds aimed at boosting small business growth, attracting private investment and creating jobs, according to a U.S. Treasury Department report released in early July.More

A great love story takes twists and turns, which is partly why they’re timeless and ageless. Such is Addy’s tale. In late April, a handful of FFDAS volunteers took at least a dozen cats to Maryhaven, a retirement community in Southgate. More

When: Wednesday – August 13th, 2014
11:30 am – 1:00 pmMore

The first streetcar line in Detroit since the last remnants of a sprawling system was torn up in the 1950s will break ground July 28.More

For only $25, join us for a garden party at Cadillac Urban Gardens, featuring food prepared by local chefs, beer, wine, music, raffles and more! All proceeds support SDEV’s work to improve the environmental conditions in Southwest Detroit.More

Ten projects aimed at accelerating genetic breeding programs to improve plant feedstocks for the production of biofuels, biopower, and bio-based products have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive funding — in an effort to diversify the nation’s energy portfolio and speed development of new clean energy technologies designed to decrease dependence on foreign oil. The projects are located in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Texas, and Virginia.More