Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that it has been selected by UBCR, LLC as its fleet partner in a Michigan natural gas project that includes 16 heavy duty natural gas vehicles, upgrades to two maintenance facilities, and the construction of two new natural gas fueling stations.More
Design professionals, real estate agents and homeowners agree that a coat of paint can drastically alter the look of a space. Whether it’s an exterior face-lift aimed at improving “curb appeal” or the desire to transform a dated living room into a stylish, modern space, using paint is a simple and cost-effective way to remodel without the hassle and expense of tearing down walls or installing new floors.More
‘It’s not that easy being green,” sang Kermit the Frog. While that’s often true when it comes to green building, it is definitely getting easier, say Lynn and Charlie Arnett of Grosse Pointe Park.More
The Metro Detroit Pet Expo is a weekend filled with fun, exciting events for both you and your pet. This annual event is located at the Suburban Collection Showplace, formerly Rock Financial Showplace on November 18-20, 2011 and attracts over 18,000 pet lovers from across Michigan and Northern Ohio.More
In the 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama reiterated his desire for the United States to “become the first country to have a million electric vehicles on the road by 2015.”More
People for Palmer Park sponsored their first historic tour of the park and the surrounding apartment district. Funds raised by the tour will be “used to winterize the Log Cabin until work can begin to refurbish it in the spring,” said Sara James the event coordinator.More
Brennan Electrical Contractors is celebrating it by providing a series of safety tips that homeowners should know. This is the fourth of six releases with helpful information, and it discusses an important topic: what homeowners need to know about smoke detectors. More
The Saginaw area had one of its best days ever, with announcements by General Motors that it will invest $215 million in Saginaw Metal Casting Operations resulting in addition or retention of about 250 jobs, followed by news from Nexteer Automotive it will invest $150 million in its Saginaw County operations, retaining more than 1,000 jobs. More
A stretch of 10 Mile Road just east of Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills has officially become a test bed for a new brand of intelligent street lamp.More
Michigan News
Research Buoy for the Lake Michigan offshore wind assessment study was dedicated by Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center on Oct. 7. The buoy will support state-of-the-art research by GVSU, UM and MSU for the next 10 years.More
