DCBA EVENT ROLLS OUT EB-5 IMMIGRATION INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Detroit Chinese Business Association (DCBA) proudly hosted an event on Wednesday, April 23rd sponsored by Steven Tobocman of Global Detroit. The program highlighted upcoming investment opportunities in the state now that Michigan has been named only the second state in the nation to sponsor immigrant investors with a statewide EB-5 visa center conceived and managed by state government. Developers, business owners, finance professionals and others packed the Iroquois Club in Bloomfield Hills to network and learn more about the program which has been a phenomenal success in bringing immigrants and their capital to Dallas and other cities to fund real estate projects, create jobs for the local economy and generally spur economic development. The short program answered many questions and informed the audience on the potential of the EB-5 program as another economic tool to help spur additional economic development in the area and across the state.More
Troy-based Molina Healthcare of Michigan plans to expand in Troy and downtown Detroit by investing more than $20 million and adding 462 new jobs in the state.
Con Edison is setting a solar example for customers at its landmark office tower in Manhattan. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), among others, the utility is encouraging customers to consider using the sun for their electricity generation needs by installing its own solar array.
Keep an eye out for Exchange Club volunteers on Saturday May 10th as they hit the streets for a collection drive at key intersections along Michigan Avenue, in support of the Dearborn Animal Shelter’s 9th Annual Mutt Strut & Pet Expo. Donations will benefit adoptable animals in the care of the shelter.
After 12 years with Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association, Dr. Thomas Anderson has announced his retirement as senior director. Dr. Anderson assisted Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers in overall management of the organization. Automation Alley Director of Public Affairs Kelly Kozlowski will assume the role of senior director.
(JTI) located in Muskegon and Norton Shores was awarded the MVPP Star Award, the state’s highest workplace safety and health award, from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Presented by: Jerry Eisinger, President of Aether Consulting, a Michigan SAP Partner & Corp! Magazine
Learn firsthand from Macomb County businesses that have successfully implemented energy saving measures and incorporated energy savings practices into their facilities and companies. Meet with exhibitors on the latest technologies and network with industry leaders.
Individuals interested in pursuing an education in a technical field while earning a paycheck from a participating employer are invited to apply for the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT²) program offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Synergy Leaders, a group focused on “green” solutions for metro Detroit met Feb. 14 at Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southeast in Royal Oak. The group was treated by the culinary class led by Chef Selene Toliver of Oakland Schools and Chef Adam A. Graham, the culinary raw food chef at Camp Rawnora in Watervliet.