DTE Energy today announced that it has selected the SPX Service Solutions business unit as the exclusive provider of turnkey electric vehicle home charging installation services for residential customers participating in the utility’s electric vehicle rate program.More
The Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) will be applying for the Green Jobs Innovation Fund from the U.S. Department of Labor. The purpose of the grant is to increase the number of individuals completing training programs who receive industry-recognized credentials and to increase the number of individuals completing training programs for employment in green jobs.More
The Detroit Business Fair was held at The Russell Bazaar, in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday February 27, 2011 2:00 p.m.
Declaring that “Detroit is open for business”, one of the keynote speakers for the Detroit Business Fair at the Russell Bazaar, Detroit City Council President, Mr. Charles Pugh presented the bare facts about business financing to an attentive audience. More
New nonprofit organization officers, directors and members are invited to register for one of the informative Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) Corporation Division seminars in Lansing. Seminar topics include director and officer duties and responsibilities, indemnification, charitable solicitations, financing, tax issues, filing requirements and recordkeeping. More
Detroit residents who want to create a more beautiful and physically active environment in their communities are in luck. The Healthy Environments Partnership (HEP) Greenway Mini-Grant program is funding projects, up to $1000, that will take place along the Conner Creek, Brightmoor Lyndon, and Corktown-Mexicantown Greenways. HEP will be accepting requests for proposals from Detroiters engaging community residents, building local ownership, and promoting social and physical activity along the greenways. More
You can now find GreeningDetroit.com embedded on the OakGreen Website!In support of the OakGreen Challenge, Oakland County is offering a free workshop to local governments and school districts on Portfolio Manager, EPA ENERGY STAR’s energy benchmarking tool for buildings.More
GLREA Update by Jennifer Alvarado
On February 23rd, over 50 companies were represented at GLREA’s networking event in Grand Rapids with partners, The Right Place and The Varnum Law Firm. Hosted by The Varnum Law Firm, the agenda included updates from Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell and on behalf of US Senator Debbie Stabenow, Kali Fox reviewed current federal policy initiatives and budget items. More
FEBRUARY 2011 – The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth is offering low-interest loans up to $2,000,000 for small businesses with 500 employees or less to diversify into high-growth clean energy sectors and invest in advanced manufacturing of energy systems and components. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 1, 2011. “This is a great opportunity for Michigan’s small businesses to get a great 6 percent fixed rate to get the capital they need to diversify into the manufacturing of clean energy technologies,” said DELEG Acting Director Andrew S. Levin. More
Kids Empowering Communities to Prepare for the Future, Birmingham Covington has joined students all over the globe in highlighting our community as a part of International Schools CyberFair, sponsored by the Global SchoolNet Foundation. CyberFair encourages youth to connect the knowledge they learn in school to real world applications. More
Profile: Going Green
Mr. Michael V. Roberts, President
The Roberts Companies
The Roberts Riverwalk Hotel & Residence Detroit
