MEDC Daily: University of Michigan launches record 22 startups in FY2019

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University of Michigan launches record 22 startups in FY2019
(Crain's Detroit Business) 15/10-2019

A record 22 startups were born at the University of Michigan this year, adding to its portfolio of 230 startups that raised a total of $643 million in FY2019. The Ann Arbor-based university's Tech Transfer launched one more startup than last year and earned $16.3 million in licensing revenues

MEDC In the News

Great Northern Title & Abstract, Inc. completes facade work
(Marquette Mining Journal) 15/10-2019

Great Northern Title & Abstract, Inc. completes facade work SPOTLIGHT OCT 14, 2019 On Oct. 2, Great Northern Title & Abstract, Inc., was given a plaque recognizing the completion of its facade improvements to the building at 155 W. Baraga Ave. in Marquette. The facade improvements were

Coldwater could become Main Street Community
(WTVB-AM) 15/10-2019

Coldwater could become Main Street Community The city is considering applying for the Michigan Main Street Community designation to assist in business development Friday, October 11, 2019 6:06 a.m. EDT by Ken Delaney Coldwater City Economic Development Assistant Audrey Tappenden speaking to the

State gifts fuel projects
(Alpena News) 15/10-2019

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Construction crews work on the facade of the old Dry Dock bar in Alpena, which is being transformed into a restaurant, thanks in part to a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The MEDC, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State Housing

HAAS Alert Seeks to Improve Road Safety by Notifying Drivers When Emergency Vehicles Are Nearby
(Future Car) 15/10-2019

Imagine you're driving down the road and suddenly you hear sirens from an emergency vehicle responding to a scene nearby. Current motor vehicle laws require that you pull over and get out of the way. But what if you didn't know where the emergency vehicle was approaching from, or you have music

Pure Michigan drives growth
(Escanaba Daily Press) 15/10-2019

Pure Michigan drives growth BUSINESS NEWS OCT 12, 2019 ROBERT MICHEAU ESCANABA — Visit Escanaba is the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Delta County and supports marketing efforts to attract visitors and residents to our region. Our organization’s mission is to enhance and enrich

U.S. Army, General Motors Collaborate to Improve Automotive Cybersecurity
(STL News) 15/10-2019

and artificial intelligence. Through events like the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Cyber Truck Challenge, partnerships with

Business Development

Farm to bottle: Michigan-grown grains and fruits a bounty for small craft distillers
(Crain's Detroit Business) 15/10-2019

On the tasting room wall of the Iron Fish Distillery near Thompsonville, Michigan hangs a black-and-white prohibition-era photo of the Wexford County sheriff. He's standing proudly next to a pile of about 40 stills, all confiscated from local farmers. The photo represents one chapter in Michigan's

Energy company EDL chooses East Lansing for North American
(Lansing State Journal) 15/10-2019

Energy company EDL chooses East Lansing for North American headquarters, bringing 35 jobs Christian Martinez, Lansing State JournalPublished 5:57 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019 CLOSE CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Australian renewable energy company EDL will move its permanent North American

Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus expanding in Ada
(MIBIZ) 15/10-2019

ADA — Retailer Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus is expanding in Ada with Beyond by Bill & Paul’s, an outdoor lifestyle, clothing, footwear and accessories store. The new 3,669-square-foot store is under construction at 551 Settlers Drive, part of the redeveloped village center in Ada. Development of the

Lakeshore Advantage examines proactive industrial development
(MiBiz) 15/10-2019

Lakeshore Advantage examines proactive industrial development BY MARK SANCHEZ Sunday, October 13, 2019 04:00pm ZEELAND — The $70,000 grant Lakeshore Advantage Corp. received this summer will go toward examining one potential solution to a problem resulting from the economic vitality of Ottawa and Allegan counties: a lack of suitable available land for industrial development.

Community Development

Fruits of Ann Arbor’s greenbelt program apparent in 53 farms after 15 years
(MLive.com) 15/10-2019

ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP, MI – A wooden sign greets visitors to Slow Farm, advertising what’s available for picking today. Beets, eggplants, flowers, greens, cherries, gourds, herbs, okra, corn, peppers, raspberries, pumpkins and winter squash. “One thing that’s really important to us here is the

Ronald Cannon's Cardinal Foundation clears the way for a safer Detroit for west-side kids
(Model D) 15/10-2019

Diane Myrick, a west-side Detroit resident, is sweeping up fallen branches off the street. She has lived in Detroit all her life and had been hearing about an organization called The Cardinal Foundation that for over a year that was fighting blight. So she showed up to a volunteer day on a

Holden Block development could signal the shape of things to come in Northwest Goldberg
(Model D) 15/10-2019

Stand at the corner of Holden Street, where Trumbull Avenue becomes Lincoln Street, and the NW Goldberg neighborhood begins to reveal hints of transformation — and in not so subtle ways. There is the familiar Detroit institutions like the Destroy Compound workspace, Lincoln Street Art Park, and the

Talent

Western Michigan reveals its new ‘Big Idea’
(WOOD-TV) 15/10-2019

Western Michigan reveals its new ‘Big Idea’ KALAMAZOO AND BATTLE CREEK by: Kyle Mitchell Posted: Oct 14, 2019 / 10:54 PM EDT / Updated: Oct 14, 2019 / 11:25 PM EDT RELATED CONTENT WMU launches Think Big initiative to help growth KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The “Big Idea” announcement that Western

Grand Rapids schools might launch two new career academies next year
(Mlive) 15/10-2019

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Grand Rapids Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 14, reviewed two new career academies proposed for Ottawa Hills High School the 2020-21 school year. In August 2018, the school district announced six proposed academies aimed providing students an opportunity to enter the

Economic Trends

US Army, GM collaborate to improve automotive cybersecurity
(Green Car Congress) 15/10-2019

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) and General Motors announced a new cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) which aims to strengthen GM’s and the Army’s automotive cybersecurity expertise over the next two years. This

Travel

SJ lighthouses are a beacon for tourists
(The Herald Palladium) 15/10-2019

ST. JOSEPH — The St. Joseph lighthouses continue to grow as a major tourist draw, commissioners heard Monday. Kate Ulrey, in her first year coordinating the open hours and tours for the Heritage Museum, said the lighthouses had expanded hours this summer, and were open around 50 days, about double

How to spend a Michigan's Best Day in Marquette
(MLive.com) 15/10-2019

Kyle Mattson | MLive.com Gonzo and Amy at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette. Don't Edit BY AMY SHERMAN | asherma2@mlive.com and JOHN GONZALEZ | gonzo@mlive.com We won't lie, Marquette is one of our favorite towns in all the land. Why? Because it has the perfect mix of incredible nature

Explore Beer City
(Grand Rapids Magazine) 15/10-2019

Explore Beer City Activities to attract even the novice beer drinker. By Charlsie Dewey -October 1, 2019 Grand Rapids Beer Trolley The Grand Rapids Beer Trolley. Great Lakes Pub Cruiser A great way to tour Grand Rapids and check out its breweries is on the Great Lakes Pub Cruiser. Choose from a

Arts & Lifestyle

Immigrant Chefs: Blue Nile brings Ethiopian experience to Metro Detroit
(Model D) 15/10-2019

Interested in getting a taste of top-notch Ethiopian cuisine without having to book a plane ticket to Africa? If you happen to be in southeast Michigan, Seifu Lessanework has got you covered; he’s the founder of the Blue Nile family of restaurants, a unique pair of dining establishments based in

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