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Michigan Chronicle's Pancakes & Politics Urban Revitalization: Strengthening Our Core

Michigan Matters: Highlights From Pancakes & Politics

What’s ahead for Detroit, Grand Rapids, Pontiac and other urban cities in Michigan? Find out on a special “Michigan Matters: Pancakes and Politics.”

CBS 62–2012/05/08

‘Pancakes And Politics’ Tackles Urban Redevelopment

When it comes to urban revitalization, collaborate or die. That was the word from four experts Thursday morning in the latest installment of the Michigan Chronicle’s “Pancakes and Politics” series.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/26

HR Notices From April 16

The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom news from Michigan’s technology-focused companies, institutions and groups

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/16

Manufacturing ‘Production Technician Academy’ Planned by KVCC, Glen Oaks CC

A new Production Technician Academy is being planned to support southwest Michigan-area advanced manufacturing employers.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/25

Southwest Michigan First Cranks Up Summer Internship Program

The Monroe-Brown Internship Program, a collaboration between Southwest Michigan First and the Monroe-Brown Foundation, has announced its 2012 internships offered by local companies to currently enrolled college students.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/16

Awards and Certifications From September 21

The latest awards and industry certifications from Michigan’s technology-focused companies and institutions

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/21

Southwest Michigan First Partners For Team Expansion

Southwest Michigan First announced a collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. that will expand its team.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/15

Event Notices From July 28

The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan’s technology-focused companies and institutions

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/28

Alumilite President Mike Faupel with some of his company's products

Tech Tour Day Five: Kalamazoo Tech Rules

Upjohn Co. may be long gone, but the life sciences industry in Kalamazoo is alive and well. Time and again the legacy of Upjohn, as well as the multibillion-dollar Kalamazoo medical device maker Stryker Corp., turned up in the tech company startups I saw Thursday as the Great Lakes Innovation and Technology Report visited Michigan’s southwest corner.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/20