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
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
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan House of Representatives voted today to pass a bill that makes energy efficiency upgrades more accessible for customers of municipal utilities. House Bill 5397 passed with nearly unanimous, bipartisan support by a vote of 108 to 2. State Representatives Goike (R - Ray Township) and Franz (R - Onekama) voted
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
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
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
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
DETROIT ? On June 23rd, Goldmans Sachs and TechTown Detroit will be hosting an informational workshop to on the 10,000 Small Business program for small business owners that links learning to action. Through the program, you will receive the tools and support to develop a customized growth plan that will take your business to the
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
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