Ann Arbor fire station first in Michigan to go solar
Ann Arbor, a leader in utilizing solar technology in Metro Detroit, is about to debut the state's first solar-powered fire station.
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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.
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.
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What encourages a customer to buy instead of just browse? How do you keep buyers coming back? For some, customer satisfaction is the riddle of the Sphinx. For the gurus at ForeSee Results, it's an opportunity to understand the wants, needs and habits of online shoppers.
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.
New park amenities in Ann Arbor exhibit strength of city’s recreation system
The city is opening a disc golf course (its second) in Bandemer Park and a off-leash dog run (also its second) at Olson Park this fall. Well known for the high-quality of its parks and recreation facilities, Ann Arbor is often on the cutting edge of improving and developing trends for recreation in SE Michigan.
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.
