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2 NextEnergy Projects Named Finalists In SmartAmerica Challenge

DETROIT - Two NextEnergy demonstration programs were selected by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as finalists in the SmartAmerica Challenge. Two teams comprised of NextEnergy and four Detroit-area companies representED Michigan at the SmartAmerica Expo in Washington D.C. on June 11. The SmartAmerica Challenge was created to advance developments in the

By |2014-06-13T00:00:00-04:00June 13th, 2014|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Michigan Legislature Drops The Ball On Major Road Fix Program

LANSING - The Michigan Legislature was unable to muster the votes Thursday for a comprehensive long-term solution to raise more money for the state's battered roads and bridges as anti-tax sentiment, the looming election and other factors gridlocked the Senate on the issue. Michigan voters will remember this on election day. For those backing the

By |2014-06-13T00:00:00-04:00June 13th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Formlabs Reveals The Newest 3D Printer Innovation In Detroit

DETROIT ? The non-profit artist collaboration space at the 555 Gallery was packed with more than 50 people on Tuesday to see the latest 3D printing innovation from Formlabs. This gallery currently features a metals exhibit and houses various Detroit artists. Formlabs? flagship desktop stereolithographic 3D printer entered the digital fabrication market quite successfully in

By |2014-06-13T00:00:00-04:00June 13th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Michigan Education Budgets Head To Snyder

LANSING - A $15.75 billion budget funding the state's universities, community colleges and K-12 schools was sent to Governor Rick Snyder on Wednesday after both the House and Senate passed the bill on relatively narrow margins. HB 5314 passed the House on a 60-50 vote. House Democrats could have killed the bill with 13 Republicans

By |2014-06-13T00:00:00-04:00June 13th, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

3 West Michigan Companies Get $1.5 Million In State Grants

LANSING ?Three West Michigan companies will receive state grants worth nearly $1.5 million to expand their operations, creating nearly 300 jobs. The money comes from the Michigan Strategic Fund and was announced this week by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. ?Michigan?s leadership in making things and making things work shines through in these new expansions

By |2014-06-13T00:00:00-04:00June 13th, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

Dewpoint Moves Headquarters To Downtown Lansing

LANSING ? Dewpoint has signed a lease with the Eyde Company to move into the iconic Knapp?s Centre in the heart of downtown Lansing, leaving its former headquarters on the southeast side of town. ?This move allows Dewpoint to provide a world-class facility for our employees and customers,? explained Dewpoint president and chief operations officer

By |2014-06-13T00:00:00-04:00June 13th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

More Insurers Available Next Year On Health Insurance Marketplace

LANSING - More health insurance companies will be available on the Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace in 2015, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Eighteen health insurance companies have submitted filing information to be included in the marketplace in 2015, during its second year of operation. The Health

By |2014-06-12T00:00:00-04:00June 12th, 2014|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Gongwer Unveils Groundbreaking App For 2014 Elections

LANSING - Gongwer News Service is making available a new smartphone and tablet app that provides easy-to-use information and analysis of this year's elections. The app, which is available for devices using iOS and Android, offers exclusive Gongwer analysis of all 148 seats in the Michigan Legislature, the state's 14 U.S. House seats, the governor's

By |2014-06-12T00:00:00-04:00June 12th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|