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Critics Charge Environmental Quality Department To Miss Deadline For New Sulfur Emissions Rules

LANSING - Environmental groups called Monday for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to step in after the Department of Environmental Quality was in line to miss a deadline Monday for new sulfur dioxide emissions plans, but DEQ officials said the EPA had already been involved in the rulemaking discussions and were not planning any sanctions

By |2015-04-06T00:00:00-04:00April 6th, 2015|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Republican Senator Seeks To Eliminate Michigan Energy Choice

LANSING - Sen. Ken Horn has introduced legislation that will effectively eliminate the option of Michigan customers of a major utility company such as DTE Energy or Consumers Energy switching to an alternative electric supplier, though those who are currently using an alternative supplier would have the option to say with them. Under current law,

By |2015-04-06T00:00:00-04:00April 6th, 2015|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Solar Industry E-Commerce Platform GreenLancer Expands Team, Selects New CEO

DETROIT - Solar power is quickly becoming a viable form of renewable energy, with the residential solar market closing at $2.9 billion in 2014. E-commerce platform GreenLancer has been a part of this industry for the past few years, providing instant access to high quality solar designs and permitting services. The way the platform works

By |2015-04-03T00:00:00-04:00April 3rd, 2015|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

7 Must Know Facts about Detroit?s Tech Industry

DETROIT - Detroit has seen a lot of changes over the past decade including a bankruptcy filing, an influx of corporations and professionals, and growth in the technology sector. Major technology companies like Quicken Loans, QStride, Atomic Object, Detroit Labs, and dozens of technology startups call Downtown Detroit their home. But how great is the

By |2015-04-03T00:00:00-04:00April 3rd, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Wayne State’s TechTown Offers DTX Launch Detroit Summer Accelerator

DETROIT - Applications are now open for Wayne State?s TechTown program called DTX Launch Detroit, a 10-week summer accelerator for college students and recent graduates aspiring to launch a technology start-up. Participants will receive a stipend of $2,500 per individual (up to $7,500 per venture team) to test out their entrepreneurial dreams. DTX Launch Detroit

By |2015-04-03T00:00:00-04:00April 3rd, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

LTU Ranks 23rd In Country For Bachelor Degrees In Computer Game Design

SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is ranked 23rd in the country for bachelor?s degree programs for computer game design in a national survey conducted by The Princeton Review and PC Gamer. Lawrence Tech offers a bachelor?s degree in game art through its College of Architecture and Design. Students can also take a concentration in game

By |2015-04-02T00:00:00-04:00April 2nd, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Could Toll Roads Be In Michigan’s Future?

DETROIT ? Could toll roads be in Michigan?s future? Perhaps Gov. Rick Snyder said Tuesday during a press conference at the LIFT Detroit offices. Snyder was participating in a roundtable discussion on the future of the nation?s aging and crumbling transportation system. Also attending the conference was U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Foxx

By |2015-04-02T00:00:00-04:00April 2nd, 2015|Archive, Guest Columns|

Michigan Bio-Industry Strategic Roadmap 2015 Gathers Input

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Bio-Industry Strategic Roadmap 2015 is a statewide effort led by MichBio to develop a five-year strategic plan for growing our biosciences industry. The initiative is being executed in partnership with the Business Leaders for Michigan and the University Research Corridor. Outreach to bio-industry stakeholders is in full swing with numerous

By |2015-04-02T00:00:00-04:00April 2nd, 2015|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|