$42.9m U-M investment will bring 70+ new jobs
Starting next year, the University of Michigan will invest nearly $42.9 million in the university health system's medical imaging project.
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Talk of mass transit heats up in Washtenaw County
Local officials from across Washtenaw County are discussing how best to capitalize on transit-oriented development that often follows big projects like the Aerotropolis and the Detroit to Ann Arbor commuter rail line. They're also looking at smaller more traditional arteries, such as redoing the Washtenaw Avenue corridor.
Talk of mass transit heats up in Washtenaw County
Local officials from across Washtenaw County are discussing how best to capitalize on transit-oriented development that often follows big projects like the Aerotropolis and the Detroit to Ann Arbor commuter rail line. They're also looking at smaller more traditional arteries, such as redoing the Washtenaw Avenue corridor.
Ann Arbor brings recycling options to it parks
Responding to public demand, Ann Arbor is installing recycling bins at all of its 147 parks. The new containers will allow patrons to recycle paper, bottles and cans instead of throwing them away, long the only option in the city's parks.
Ann Arbor commuter rail pushes forward, hopes to start service in spring
The proposed commuter rail line between Ann Arbor and Howell has hit a snag after not getting a $1 million federal grant. But local organizers are rallying, trimming the projects budget and going after other strings of money.
Ann Arbor Compendia lands $2.5M plus, to add 10-15 positions
Compendia Bioscience, Inc., an Ann Arbor-area biotech company has gotten a $250,000 investment from Ann Arbor SPARK and a $2.4 million research grant from the National Cancer Institute.
U-M president urges universities to assist in state’s transformation
University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman spoke at last week's University Research Corridor conference about the need for local universities to fully engage in Michigan's struggle to transform its economy.
Top-ranked music site, SoulTracks, to host first annual awards show in Detroit
Ann Arbor-based SoulTracks has grown from a one-man hobby website to the top-ranked soul music website in the nation. It is getting ready to host its first Readers' Choice Awards in Detroit on November 16.
ForeSee results opens Southfield office with 6 to 8, will grow to 20 employees
Less than a month ago, metromode profiled ForeSee Results. The company had just acquired a Chicago firm that would help it add prescriptive expertise to its diagnostic services. This acquisition was part of what would grow the company from 80 to 100 employees.
Taylor signs $100,000 deal to test wind power
The city of Taylor has signed a deal to test two wind turbines with the intent of powering 600 homes with wind energy starting in 2009.
