Building For Bio-Manufacturing
By: Julianne VanWagenen,
7/14/2010
To counter the consequences of high petroleum prices, Capital region leaders are pulling together the components of a new bio-based manufacturing system that would also support researchers, farmer and parts suppliers. (
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The Global Reach of XG's Tiny Stuff
By: John Foren,
5/5/2010
They're tiny, transparent and difficult to understand. But in an old Lansing warehouse district, tiny nanoplatelets are working hard to reinvent the area’s high-tech business sector. (
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Good Jobs Guru Comes to Town
By: Chris McCarus,
4/21/2010
Greg LeRoy, author and government accountability expert, chats with Capital Gains about Michigan's economic recovery strategy. He'll be visiting East Lansing on Friday discussing Michigan's approach to federal stimulus investment. (
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Top 10 2009
By: Staff,
12/9/2009
In 2009, we heard some great ideas regarding social business, entrepreneurship and the redevelopment of one the region’s most valuable assets — the riverfront.
We also talked to individuals who are creating or have created incubators for the area’s best and brightest. Interestingly, these incubators run the educational gamut, providing services for elementary, high school and college students as well as start-ups.
Since it’s the end of the year, we can’t resist concluding with a few top 10 issues. This week, we’re running the Top Ten of 2009 so if there’s a feature, development or innovation story you missed during the year, here’s your chance to take another look.
Enjoy!
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The Future of Manufacturing
By: Ivy Hughes,
10/21/2009
Lansing hosts one of the most progressive manufacturing facilities in the state—a place where good design counts, protecting the environment is important, and social contribution ranks high. (
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Riding With Riverfront Cycle
By: Andrea Kerbuski,
10/14/2009
Riverfront Cycle in Downtown Lansing, offering top-of-the-line bicycles and products since 1988, recently added a manufacturing arm in Mason. (
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Capital Ideas: Sam Singh
By: Adam Molner,
9/9/2009
Former East Lansing mayor Sam Singh spent a year traveling the world. Now he's back and ready to put that experience to work in the Capital region. (
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Gung Ho for Green Jobs
By: Brad Garmon,
5/12/2009
The green economy is touted as one the key sectors for Michigan's struggling auto suppliers. Turns out, the state might have the assets and people to do a whole lot more.
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