New start-up firms to occupy old Ann Arbor Pfizer space
With the help of Ann Arbor SPARK, new companies and University of Michigan researchers are starting to move into the former Pfizer wet lab section.
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UofM’s Kellog Eye Center receives $1.5 million grant for new facility
The University of Michigan's $2.5 billion "Michigan Difference Campaign" proves that UofM isn't one of the country's largest endowments for nothing.
University Research Corridor to stimulate economy, Pfizer wet lab space tops agenda
The Big 3 of Michigan's knowledge-based economy -- Wayne State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University -- have teamed up to throw their collective weight behind some job-growing initiatives.
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.
Mexican officials looking to open 15 offices with 250 positions in the region
Mexican officials were in town last week to explore opening more than a dozen local offices for mostly auto-related businesses.
Ann Arbor-based Zattoo grows from 5 to 22, hiring up to 17 more
It's a media company with the brains of a computer science firm. Ann Arbor-based Zattoo is finding success in Europe with its internet-based live-streaming television.
Arbor Networks adds 16 employees, needs new offices
Arbor Networks is a global IT firm that specializes in security for service providers. They have recently added 16 to their roster and are still actively hiring.
SpamStopsHere quadruples staff since 2002
SpamStopsHere is not hardware or software but rather a managed service. This fact, along with the product's effectiveness has lead to the company's dramatic growth, adding 15 positions since 2002.
i3 Drug Safety adds 70 to Ann Arbor operations
The Ann Arbor operations of i3 Drug Safety will add 70 employees, bringing its total to 300, and will open a second location, a 25,000-square foot office.
