Downtown Grand Rapids has welcomed a number of new developments in the past year, from new lofts and condos to retail space and restaurants.
Soon, the area will become home to yet another monumental development: the Secchia Center, which will serve as the west Michigan home of Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. Groundbreaking for the state-of-the-art facility took place last week. [ Read more ]
Looking to connect with investors for your emerging growth company? Then set aside May 14 and 15 to attend the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) at the Marriott Resort in Ypsilanti.
The original university-based venture fair, this nationally attended two-day event offers the opportunity to build relationships with an unparalleled business network of distinguished private equity industry leaders, leading university research faculty, and entrepreneurial business professionals. [ Read more ]
April 19 is National Record Store Day. The inaugural event will bring together music retailers across the country “to celebrate and recognize the value and unique culture of independent record stores.”
As part of the celebration, select stores will be distributing pairs of special 3-D glasses. Customers can use the specs to view Bjork’s new 3-D video for her latest single, “Wanderlust.” [ Read more ]
You don’t need to search for a reason to stay awake this weekend: Michigan State’s 48-Hour Arts Marathon Weekend has got you covered.
Featuring two full days of non-stop arts programming, the weekend will showcase the best of the MSU arts scene and offers a unique opportunity for anyone that’s interested to see uninterrupted performances, exhibitions, films and readings. [ Read more ]
It’s hard to believe that a cow’s stomach — or, more specifically, an enzyme in a cow’s stomach — is the key to turning corn plants into fuel, but Michigan State University scientists announced today that the enzyme that allows the mooing mammals to digest grasses and other plant fibers can actually be used to turn plant fibers into simple sugars, which can then be used to produce ethanol to power automobiles. [ Read more ]
Small businesses make up more than 98% of Michigan’s economy. Yet small companies and Mom and Pop shops can get left by the wayside, often playing second-fiddle to larger, Big Box-type corporations.
Capital Area Local First (CALF) - a collaborative effort between mid-Michigan-based business owners, non-profits and residents - hopes to put small businesses in the Lansing area back on the map by supporting local ownership and fostering a sense of community through networking and various other events. [ Read more ]
The good news for the state’s universities doesn’t end with the Michigan Tech or the University of Michigan; the spartans of Michigan State recently garnered national attention themselves when U.S. News & World Report named the school’s graduate elementary and secondary education programs tops in the nation in its annual Best Graduate Schools 2009 issue.
This is the 14th year in a row that the University’s graduate education programs have claimed the number one spot. [ Read more ]
Are you a small business owner located in Mid-Michigan? Does your company need a communications makeover? Consider nominating your biz for this cool contest, which will award one small company with a complete brand makeover worth $100,000, including a Cisco phone system and installation, voice and data service and installation, multi-function office equipment, radio and TV spots and a feature in the Greater Lansing Business Monthly. [ Read more ]
Are you a student interested in renewable energy? Do you have ideas on how to further Michigan’s biofuel economy? Consider submitting related ideas and proposals to Inventor’s Day, a Michigan Futures Seminar of the James Madison College at Michigan State University scheduled for April 11.
A forum for undergrad and graduate student inventers and researchers to meet with acknowledged experts and business professionals in the renewable energy and biofuels industries, the event is designed to create relationships between universities and industry, while increasing awareness of student research being conducted at universities statewide. [ Read more ]
It was an opening day filled with met expectations and nearly all favored teams advancing. Luckily, this meant a win for Tom Izzo and Michigan State, as the Spartans defeated Temple to advance to the second round of this year’s NCAA Tournament.
The victory sets up a battle on Saturday “pitting” MSU against the favored Pitt Panthers. Originally scheduled for 2:00 p.m., CBS has moved the game to its prime time showcase at 9:10. Here’s are analyses from the AP and ESPN. The News, Free Press and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have local coverage.
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