Michigan Awash in a Blue Economy
By Leslie Mertz
Water has always been one of Michigan’s most-noted natural resources. Vacationers flock to its lakes and rivers for their recreational appeal, but its attraction doesn’t end there. Now, many community, business and government leaders are eyeing water — and water-technology companies — as the foundation of a “blue ...
Creating a Spinoff
Innovation, customer diversity and expansion rank high on Amanda Christides’ priority list.
So in April 2011, she launched a spin-off company called Valkyrie Environmental...
Something Old, Something New, Something Blue
Like many companies with a large industrial base, Monroe Environmental has seen some tough times over the last few years. Rather than fade away, the company took the bull...
More Than Just Great Golf
Michigan golfers enjoy top-notch courses and dazzling architecture
By Janina Jacobs
When it comes to playing golf, Michiganians love their state, th...
Moving Michigan Forward
State Leaders Share Their Perspectives
Michigan is primed for a comeback as the state shrugs off the negative publicity — fueled by a faltering automotive industry and a ...
Spring 2012
What is your vision for the future of Michigan? We recently posed that question — among others — to a group of...
Annual Report Now Available
The 2011 Annual Report is a visually enhanced summary of Automation Alley’s activities, programs and organizat...
From DC to AC and Back Again
By Amy Mindell
Deemed the “War of Currents,” the dispute over electricity delivery systems goes back more than ...
Child Safety System
Baby Alert International is committed to making sure a child is never mistakenly left alone in a car safety se...
A Smarter Way to Sweat
New Bicycle Lets You Train Like the Pros
By Jane Gleeson
When professional cyclists in the 99th Tour de France p...
Smartsurfaces: Integrated Learning at the University of Michigan
By Judith Solomon
At the University of Michigan, classes dedicated to integrative learning are preparing studen...
Oakland Job Hub 2012: Where Oakland Employers Meet SE Michigan Job Seekers
Photos by Rick Smith
Oakland Job Hub 2012 took place Feb. 23 at Oakland University in Rochester, MI. This high-...
Michigan Gearing Up To Meet Talent Demand
With more than 70,000 jobs available in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s talent bank, the organ...
