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PODCASTS

Challenging Michigan’s Leaders to Join CEOs Nationwide | 12.4.10

During an interview on WJR’s Internet Advisor Show, Michigan Corps CEO Rishi Jaitly presented a vision and challenged leaders across Michigan to join the national network of CEOs building Michigan Corps.

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Craig Fahle Show | 11.15.10

Congress gets back to work – what are the priorities? Previewing the Michigan Emerging Conference, which aims to help jump start entrepreneurship, a new healthcare pact in Detroit aims to address racial disparites in cancer care, and more.

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IN THE NEWS/PRESS RELEASES

University Research Corridor Recognized for ‘Hard Work’
The South End • December 24, 2010

Staying Plexible in a Tough Economy
The Detroit Regional News Hub • December 6, 2010

Connecting at the Michigan Emerging Conference
Atomic Spin Weblog • December 2, 2010

Michigan Emerging Panel: Investment Tips from Investors
thecherski.wordpress.com • December 1, 2010

EnerWatch Systems Participates in “Michigan Emerging” Event as Adopting of Lawrence Tech University
PR.com • November 22, 2010

Michigan Emerging Brings Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders Together to Take Part in Michigan’s Economic Future
Corp! Magazine Business Buzz • November 19, 2010

Billhighway “adopts an entrepreneur” at Michigan Emerging
Billhighway Blog • November 17, 2010

Event Offers Hope for a Better ‘Michigan Emerging’
CBS Detroit • November 17, 2010

Michigan Corps: Ex-Google exec taps CEOs for new economic revitalization effort
AnnArbor.com • November 17, 2010

Michigan Emerging Conference
Xconomy | Detroit • November 17, 2010

Local organizations take center stage in global entrepreneurship event
Rapid Growth Media • November 4, 2010

Entrepreneurs – It’s Your Time to Shine!
Imaginar Blog • November 1, 2010

Michigan Emerging Named Top Event, Allows ‘Adoption’
CBS Detroit • October 31, 2010

From traditional employment to entrepreneurialism, Michigan Emerging connects
Examiner.com • October 26th, 2010

The Best entrepreneurial minds and business leaders speak up for Michigan
Examiner.com • October 9th, 2010

Exciting Events on the Horizon for Pure Visibility!
Pure Visibility • October 7, 2010

Michigan Emerging Conference Set For Nov. 17 In Dearborn
MITechNews.com • September 2, 2010

An Exclusive Opportunity To Showcase Michigan Businesses with Michigan Emerging Event
MI Venture News • August 31, 2010

Michigan Emerging: Welcome to Michigan’s Future
dbusiness • August 31, 2010

Michigan Emerging: Welcome to Michigan’s Future
SBWire • August 20, 2010

Michigan Emerging – Featured on the Global Entrepreneurship Week website

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EMERGING NEWS

 

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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

OmniCorp Detroit hacks into Eastern Market’s energy
Model D Media • August 24, 2010

ITC Transmission Gets Nod For Thumb Loop Wind Power Backbone
MITechNews.com • August 19, 2010

Agricultural Ingenuity in Renewable Energy
Rapid Growth • August 5, 2010

DOE Announces Program to Speed Innovative Ideas to Market
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 2010

Ventower Industries Building $19 Million Wind Energy Tower Factory on Brownfield Site
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 2010

Partners in Astraeus Center of Energy Excellence Focus on Wind Energy
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 2010

Muskegon solar array will be Michigan’s largest
Absolute Michigan

A Bet on Clean Energy in the Automotive State
New York Times • August 3, 2010

KVCC Experts Presenting At Cleveland Wind Power Summit
WWJ 950 • July 11, 2010

Consumers Gets Deal For 56 More Wind Turbines
WWJ Newsradio 950 • July 26, 2010

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GROWTH AND FUNDS

UM Report Backs ‘Economic Gardening’
GLITR Report • November 11, 2010

America’s Youngest Billionaires
Forbes.com • October 8, 2010

California’s Innovation Model … Michigan?
San Francisco Business Times • September 24, 2010

Michigan Posts 139 Companies To 2010 Inc. Magazine Fastest Growing List
MITechNews.com • September 6, 2010

Medical Device Business Accelerator Launches in Michigan
WWJ 950 • August 29, 2010

Zoup! A New 2,000 Sq Ft Restaurant Opens in Downtown Lansing
PR Newswire • August 30, 2010

Zoup! A New 2,000 Sq Ft Restaurant Opens in Downtown Lansing
Capital Gains • August 24, 2010

Life After GM: Abandoned Kalamazoo Auto Plant Humming Again
GLITR Report • August 24, 2010

Startup News: Wedit turns wedding videos into Internet startup
Model D Media • August 24, 2010

Startup news: TechTown helps host Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
Model D Media • August 24, 2010

BBCetc State Funded Program Helps Technology Companies Attract $80M to Michigan
Biotechnology Business Consultants • August 22, 2010

Economic Developers To Recommend Changes In MEDC
GLITR Report • August 22, 2010

Granholm Says State Gaining Economic Momentum
MITechNews.com • August 19, 2010

Midland Ranked Top 10 In Nation By Business Magazine
MITechNews.com • August 19, 2010

West Michigan Launches $10 Million Venture Fund
GLITR Report • August 16, 2010

Michigan Ranks No. 3 State for Major New Corporate Expansions
Megan Brown • Michigan Economic Development Corporation • March 4, 2010

High-Tech Service Provider Relocating, Expanding in Taylor
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 2010

Business Accelerator Network Called a ‘Catalytic Event for Entrepreneurship’
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 2010

Detroit Entrepreneur Launches “Facebook for Communities”
Absolute Michigan • July 2010

Three More Michigan Technology Startups Split $104,000 From Microloan Fund
MITechNews.com • July 1, 2010

Borders Opens E-book Store, Seeks 17% Market Share
WWJ 950 • July 11, 2010

D.Troit creates business around investing in other start-ups
Metromode Media • June 28, 2010

Local start-ups cash in on GLEQ and E&Y entrepreneur competitions
Metromode Media • June 28, 2010

Royal Oak’s 323 East, Ohm Creative Group develop 3 new jobs
Metromode Media • June 28, 2010

Three More Companies Get Microloan Funding
WWJ 950 • August 10, 2010

Venture capital firm Beringea invests in Ferndale’s Livio Radio
Metromode Media • June 28, 2010

BWL Announces Plans For $182 Million, 180 Job REO Town Project
Capital Gains • July 21, 2010

Korean Firm Pledges $1 Million Invesment in Lansing’s XG Sciences
Capital Gains • July 21, 2010

MSU Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Downtown Branch
Capital Gains • July 21, 2010

Emergent Biosolutions Lands $54.6 Million Contract, Adding 25 Jobs
Capital Gains • July 21, 2010

Grand Rapids Whitewater receives $50K to hire engineering firm, secure $25K from DDA
Rapid Growth Media • July 22, 2010

UM Med School Continues Hiring Spree
MichBio • August 2, 2010

MGM Grand and Greening of Detroit break ground on $1M urban ag site Downtown
Model D • August 3, 2010

Michigan Tech Researcher Near DNA Production Advance
WWJ Newsradio 950 • July 25, 2010

Woodward Light Rail Plans Move Forward
WWJ 950 • August 2, 2010

GiftZip.com Makes Entrepreneur Magazine National Top 10 Startup List
Capital Gains • July 28, 2010

Aeroflex/Inmet Picks Michigan Over New Jersey for Expansion
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • May 2010

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LIFE SCIENCES

West Michigan Forms $10 Million Venture Capital Fund For Life Science, Tech
MITechNews.com • August 16, 2010

Beaumont Hospital First in Mich. To Treat A-Fib With Laser
WWJ 950 • July 11, 2010

Three area hospitals join efforts to automate exchange of patient health information
Rapid Growth Media • July 22, 2010

Value Of Michigan Life Science Deals Dips
WWJ Newsradio 950 • July 26, 2010

MichBio Announces New Career Center Dedicated to Bio-Industry Jobs
MichBio • August 2, 2010

$1.5 Million Research Project Targets Potential Treatment of Parkinson’s
Capital Gains • July 28, 2010

Department of Energy Names Dow to Lead Research and Development Team for Cost-Effective, Energy-Efficient Retrofit Solutions
Marketwatch.com • July 29, 2010

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DEFENSE AND SECURITY

Defense Industry Hanging Out Help Wanted Sign
WWJ 950 • August 14, 2010

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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Red Level Networks Becomes gloStream Gold Partner
GLITR Report • August 29, 2010

KUBT Gets Engineering Partner
GLITR Report • August 24, 2010

Biden: UM Transforming Economy Through Innovation
GLITR Report • August 24, 2010

MSU rolls out broadband project in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park
Model D Media • August 24, 2010

Automation Alley Announces Domestic Trade Mission to Florida
GLITR Report • August 22, 2010

Kettering University Debuts Flint’s First Biomethane Fuel Truck
GLITR Report • August 22, 2010

West Michigan Launches $10 Million Venture Fund
WWJ 950 • August 16, 2010

State Approves Renaissance Zone to Support A123 Systems’ Advanced Battery Facility
Bridget Beckman • Michigan Economic Development Corporation • May 26, 2010

Hybrid batteries? It’s the infrastructure, silly
Absolute Michigan • July 2010

New Technology from Dow Corning Offers Flexible Impact Protection
WWJ 950 • July 11, 2010

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MANUFACTURING

BAE Systems Shows Off New Sterling Heights Design Center
GLITR Report • August 29, 2010

SME Program Prepares Kids For Sustainable Careers in Growth Industries
GLITR Report • August 24, 2010

State Energy Program Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing – Phase 2
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 2010

Manufacturing ‘Alive and Well in Michigan’
University Research Corridor • July 21, 2010

Study Says Lansing Stands to Gain from Advanced Manufacturing Boom
Capital Gains • July 28, 2010

Three area manufacturers awarded $3.3 million in federal funds to make clean energy products
Rapid Growth Media • July 22, 2010

Micro Bird, Roush To Develop Liquid Propane School Buses
WWJ 950 • July 11, 2010

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

 

Ford invests $76M in U-M for automotive research
Concentrate • August 24, 2010

New Hudson Firm Gets Gas Vehicle Partner
GLITR Report • August 24, 2010

Kettering University Debuts Flint’s First Biomethane Fuel Truck
GLITR Report • August 22, 2010

Ford Accelerates EV Battery Testing With Wireless Monitoring Systems
GLITR Report • August 22, 2010

Bill Ford: “We’re Becoming Relevant Again”
WWJ 959 • August 20, 2010

Magna to Invest $50 Million in Four Michigan Projects Related to New E-Car Systems
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 2010

Automotive X PRIZE On-Track Competition Heading for Finals in July
Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 2010

Ford Will Hire More UAW Jobs Than Contract Required
Bloomberg • August 4, 2010

Ford Pioneers Patent-Pending Use of Eco-Friendly Soy Oil
WWJ 950 • July 11, 2010

Ford Tweaks Sync Amid Texting While Driving Bans
WWJ 950 • July 11, 2010

GM Adds Greenhouse Gas-Friendly Air Conditioning Refrigerant
WWJ Newsradio 950 • July 25, 2010

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FILM INDUSTRY

Detroit movie news: More ‘Transformers’ on their way to the city
Model D Media • August 24, 2010

Metromode: Pontiac Goes Hollywood
Metromode • June 28, 2010

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ARTS & CULTURE

A Closer Look At ‘Economic Gardening’
WWJ Newsradio 950 • July 25, 2010

Kiplinger tags Lansing as a great city for young adults
Lansing State Journal Online • July 30, 2010

GOP releases plan to help expand urban agriculture in Detroit
Model D • July 20, 2010

Growing the local food system in Detroit
Model D • July 20, 2010

America should look to Detroit for sustainable food system innovations
Model D • August 3, 2010

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EDUCATION

Michigan Tech, Oakland County Incubator Partner
WWJ 950 • August 29, 2010

U-M ranks No. 92 in Forbes’ America’s Best Colleges
Concentrate • August 24, 2010

Wayne State Adds Certificate In Engineering Entrepreneurship
GLITR Report • August 24, 2010

A Look at the Growing Trend of Green Building in Higher Education
Green Building Pro • August 18, 2010

U-M, MSU Rank In Top 100 Of U.S. Universities
MITechNews.com • August 18, 2010

MSU Launches Entrepreneurial Education, Support Network
GLITR Report • August 18, 2010

Becoming a leader: Michigan institutes rate well as places for researchers to work
mLive.com • July 8, 2010

Sneak peek at $90M Secchia Center, Michigan State University’s med school in Grand Rapids
Rapid Growth • August 5, 2010

UM Startup Ambiq Wins $250k Business Plan Contest
WWJ 950 • July 11, 2010

Oakland County’s Emerging Sectors® Program Tops 2009 Investment Total in First Half of 2010
dBusiness • July 2010

Entrepreneurship Education for All
Inc.com • July 1, 2010

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AWARDS

Michigan’s Economic Development Efforts Recognized with Silver Shovel Award
Bridget Beckman • Michigan Economic Development Corporation • June 25, 2010

Downtown Kalamazoo Inc. retail incubator takes Innovation Michigan award
mLive.com • August 1, 2010

CMU Student One Of Entrepreneur’s Top Five
WWJ 950 • August 10, 2010

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