ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Center for the Discovery of New Medicines has awarded early-stage funding for seven new drug discovery projects by faculty from across U-M. Six of the projects focus on treating disease including heart failure, runaway cell division in cancer, hypertension, Crohn's disease, a genetic heart disorder and neurological damage.
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Venture Capital Association announced Monday the launch of its 2018 Venture Fellows Program to build initiatives to assist venture capital firms in fostering a more diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial and Investment community in Michigan. Launched in 2011, the program has increased the number of venture professionals in Michigan to accelerate the
DETROIT – The Michigan Science Center was named a finalist in the US2020 STEM Coalition Challenge, a competition for communities across the country to develop cross-sector partnerships bringing quality hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) mentoring and maker-centered learning to underrepresented students. As a finalist, MiSci will move on to compete for a share
ANN ARBOR - Consumer sentiment has remained largely unchanged for more than a year at very favorable levels, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The January Sentiment figure was just 0.2 Index-points below December's, and just 1.1 points below the 2017 average of 96.8—which was the highest yearly average since 2000, said
ROYAL OAK - Michigan Science Center CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews will announce she is Mistress of Ceremonies for IoT TechConnect. Comcast Executive Director Vito Forienza will discuss Winter Olympics Coverage. Lawrence Tech’s Director Of BFA Game Art Marshall Ashton will explain a 48-hour video game design marathon. Kyyba Accelerator CEO Tel Ganesan will announce an
DETROIT - Detroit ranks 9th in a list of 26 major US markets for startups moving into the metropolitan area in the past year, a new survey shows. What’s more, Detroit CIOs reported the top three impacts startup and business growth has had on the city: The Detroit area has become more innovative (87 percent)
GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber has refreshed its Business Services offerings, providing members tools to develop new business relationships, expand the customer base and connect with peers. The Chamber listened to member requests for more accessible and rewarding business services and tailored the 2018 program offerings to meet those needs. “We have developed
LANSING - Michigan’s individual income tax filing season officially has begun and an army of hackers are waiting to steal your identity and your refund, warns the Michigan Treasury Department. In an effort to protect Michigan taxpayers, the state Treasury Department continues to implement security measures to stop tax-related identity theft. As a result, some
GRANDVILLE - Managed Service Provider has named two long-time employees Vice Presidents to Business Development and Sales. Ken Zimmer, a Trivalent employee since 2000, has been named Vice President of Business Development. “Ken has been instrumental in helping Trivalent develop client relationships in West Michigan as our Sales Director, and this promotion allows him to
KALAMAZOO – Educators from Southwest Michigan were recognized last week with Catalyst Education Awards during Catalyst University, a daylong leadership event hosted by the regional economic development organization Southwest Michigan First at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. The Catalyst Education Awards received applications from teachers, principals and entire schools from across Southwest Michigan, competing in
