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Locally-grown produce available to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties
Source: metromode, 2/28/2007
Maple Creek Farm CSA (community supported agriculture) provides certified organic vegetables, fruits and herbs to its members via weekly drop-offs at 24 scattered sites in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.
Ann Arbor firm reports e-commerce satisfaction nears all-time high
Source: metromode, 2/28/2007
According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) customer satisfaction with the e-commerce industry has improved for the second year in a row to 80 points and is approaching the all-time high.
Ryder to bring up to 300 jobs
Source: Detroit News, 2/28/2007
Ryder Systems Inc. will bring between 200 and 300 new jobs to Novi by April.
Verizon to add 175 positions in Detroit area
Source: metromode, 2/27/2007
Verizon Wireless announced today it is adding 175 new positions in southeastern Michigan by June.
Report shows MI medical schools have major impact on local economy
Source: metromode, 2/27/2007
The Association of American Medical Colleges released a report that states medical schools and teaching hospitals have a substantial economic impact within the counties and cities where they have operations.
RKA Petroleum sees increased demand for biofuel
Source: metromode, 2/26/2007
RKA Petroleum, a family-owed fuel distribution company head-quartered in Romulus, has evolved its business to meet its customers’ growing demand for biofuels. The company plans to invest $2 million into the facility over the next six months to increase the speed of its truck-filling process, install a second biodiesel storage tank and develop a new automated system to improve the biofuel blending the company does on-site.
Southfield-based TechTeam Awarded Five-Year Contract from Philip Morris
Source: metromode, 2/26/2007
TechTeam Global Inc. of Southfield announced a five-year, $4 million IT deal with Philip Morris International.
Wayne County to get second biodiesel plant, add jobs
Source: metromode, 2/26/2007
In his fifth State of the County address, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano announced that Advanced Resource Recovery (ARR) will convert a former hazardous waste processing plant in Inkster into a state of the art biodiesel facility.
Fraser-based Faurecia to expand, add 98 jobs
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 2/26/2007
AQABA relocates International Headquarters, adds jobs
Source: metromode, 2/23/2007
The Web and search engine marketing firm Aqaba will be relocating their Roseville offices to an expanded headquarters in Sterling Heights. The move will accommodate the company's continued growth over the last year.
Skidmore Studio picks third ever President
Source: metromode, 2/23/2007
Royal Oak's Skidmore Studio promoted Tim Smith as the third ever president in its 50 year history.
SeQent opens office in Troy, adds clients
Source: metromode, 2/23/2007
London, Ontario-based SeQent recently opened its new 3,200 sq ft facility in Troy. The offices accommodate the company's sales and marketing staff as well as a support team.
Dr. Hermann Scheer, world leader in renewable energy, to give talk on how to achieve energy autonomy
Source: metromode, 2/23/2007
Ann Arbor’s Ecology Center is presenting a discussion with Dr. Hermann Scheer, a leader in the field of renewable energy, TONIGHT Feb. 23 at 8 p.m.

Scheer is a member of the German Bundestag (Parliament) and is largely credited with shaping the energy policy that has made Germany a world leader in its usage of renewable energy sources. Time Magazine named Scheer a “Hero for the Green Century” in 2002.
Troy IT firm announces 20% revenue increase for 2006
Source: metromode, 2/22/2007
Troy-based Advanced Technology Group (ATG) Inc. reported that their revenue for 2006 had risen to $11 million in 2006, a 20% increase from 2005’s figure of $9 million.
Study shows, renewable energy has potential to infuse state's economy with 6,800 jobs
Source: Detroit Free Press, 2/22/2007
Environment Michigan has released a report calling for 20% of the state's energy to come from renewable sources by 2015, twice the state's goal. It also quantifies how a $225 million per year investment into renewable energy and energy efficiency could generate jobs and otherwise boost Michigan's economy.
Accounting technology firm to add 70-75 jobs, expand offices
Source: Ann Arbor News, 2/22/2007
Thomson Tax & Accounting will add 70-75 positions and expanding their Ann Arbor office in 2007.
Boutique clothing manufacturing facility opens in Detroit
Source: metromode, 2/21/2007
Sarah Lurtz and Sarah Lapinski, best-known as the duo behind fashion line Wound Menswear, have opened a small manufacturing facility in the Russell Industrial Center.
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FEV to expand operations in Auburn Hills, create 180 jobs
Source: metromode, 2/21/2007
Citing unprecedented growth, FEV Engine Technology Inc. will invest $4.3 million to expand its operations in Auburn Hills --two years ahead of schedule.
Compuware named in top 50 for black MBAs
Source: metromode, 2/21/2007
Detroit-based Compuware made Black MBA magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Black MBAs to Work" for the second year in a row. 
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Michigan can and should compete for venture capital
Source: The Enterprise Forum, 2/21/2007
The Enterprise Forum interviews Skip Simms, administrator for the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund at Ann Arbor SPARK, about the roles that private equity and venture capitalism can play in re-shaping Michigan's economy.