ALAMO TOWNSHIP – Kalamazoo-area manufacturer Quality Precast announced it will construct a 25,000-square-foot production facility and corporate headquarters, adding 20 new jobs. A precast manufacturer specializing in manholes, large block retaining walls and more, Quality Precast will invest $1,352,185 in this expansion. In support of this project, the company received a $3,000 grant approved by
DETROIT - Cobo Center is getting an additional $2 million technology upgrade that includes the installation of 60 intermediate distribution frames throughout the center that will support and enhance the 10-gigabyte broadband network. "We are creating a network that will accommodate the largest technology power-using events in the industry," said Claude Molinari, general manager of Cobo
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan will launch a new financial aid program for in-state students that offers a "Go Blue Guarantee" of free tuition for up to four years for students with family income of up to $65,000. The new program—which includes families earning up to what is roughly the state's median income—will
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Overpeck, one of the nation's leading experts on climate change, today was appointed the inaugural dean of the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. The position carries the title, Samuel A. Graham Dean. His five-year appointment, effective Aug. 14, was approved by the U-M Board of Regents. Overpeck also
GRANDVILLE - Trivalent Group was named a Michigan Economic Bright Spot for 2017 by Corp! Magazine for the ninth consecutive year. In addition, Trivalent Group was also named the Best Overall Medium-Sized Business out of the 85 selected 2017 Award Winners. “It is an honor to once again be named a Michigan Economic Bright Spot
ANN ARBOR - LLamasoft announced it will welcome supply chain practitioners and leaders from many of the world’s largest companies to the seventh annual SummerCon conference, June 12-16 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance. This year’s event will feature six tracks specifically dedicated to all areas of supply chain design technology and best practices, including case
GRAND RAPIDS - Lambert, Edwards and Associates Inc. of Grand Rapids launched a new practice last week, responding to the growing demands of clients who need services in strategic planning, raising capital or transitioning the business to the next generation. “It really came down to the leverage piece and our clients asking more from us
DETROIT - Kevin Shamoun, Founder and CEO and Erica Drozdowski, Director Client Integrations, join us in studio to tell the story of Zeamster. This Novi based company came to Gary Baker’s attention at the Collision Conference recently where start ups meet interested venture capitalists. This Michigan based software firm helps small to mid-sized business protect
DETROIT - The Wayne State University Board of Governors has approved a new executive master of science in automotive supply chain management to be offered through the Mike Ilitch School of Business. The program is slated to begin in fall 2017. The degree is focused on the automotive industry and other industries with complex manufacturing.
ROCKFORD - North Kent Community Services connects people to the resources they need, which includes a store that is opening soon! It’s also one of the reasons its name is changing to North Kent Connect. “People had difficulty remembering the name North Kent Community Services since it was so long,” explained Claire Guisfredi, executive director
