Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson honored nine local businesses for being named among “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.”More

A study conducted by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has found that the direct, indirect, and induced economic impact of the algae biotechnology research and manufacturing industry in the area generates $80 million in wages and more than $175 million in economic output to the San Diego region.More

In support of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to increase the options for refrigerants in the United States that offer better climate protection without harming the ozone layer. This is the agency’s first action that addresses refrigerants under the Climate Action Plan, which calls on EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program to identify and approve additional climate-friendly chemicals.More

New partnerships to drive down the cost of travel to and from West Michigan finally are taking flight.More

Instead of spending billions each year on incarcerating youth, a new report by Youth Advocate Programs Policy & Advocacy Center (YAP) calls on state and city policymakers to redirect taxpayers’ dollars to less expensive, more effective community programs that improve public safety by better supporting youth and their families and keep youth close to home.More

The Southeastern Electric Exchange’s (SEE, an association of investor-owned utilities) 2014 Industry Excellence Chairman’s Award has been given to Southern Company for its 25 MW carbon-capture demonstration project — the world’s largest demonstration of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) on a pulverized-coal power plant.More

SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces the public comment period for an amendment to the FY 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). TIP projects meet the goals and objectives of the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan.More

An enthusiastic group came out to meet, greet and network with other chamber members at the SPRING OCN MIXER held at Hilton Garden Inn in Southfield. There was plenty of business card exchanges, enthusiastic conversations, good food, drink and music available for all attendees to enjoy. The event was sponsored by the following chambers: Asian Pacific American, Chaldean American, Southfield, Greater Farmington and West Bloomfield. Special thanks go out to Sponsoring companies: Vibe Credit Union, Hantz Bank and CruiseOne.More

The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association kicked off its 2014 Energy Fair in Mason with a workshop in Crowdfunding. Crowdfunding enthusiasts gathered to learn about the MILE Act (Michigan Invests Locally Exemption) and its application for renewable energy projects and more. With crowdfunding experts on hand, attendees received a plethora of information.More