May
04
2011
‘Cluster’ strategy helps Holland (Michigan) industries find prosperity
Holland, MI is currently considering several industry sectors that may be focus for cluster based approach for economic development. Among the industry sectors currently under evaluation are food, furniture, automotive parts and battery technology. The region hosts anchor companies in each of these sectors.
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Dec
14
2009
Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Bioeconomy Cluster Development
Headed by Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), a coalition with Michgan State University and other partners is making up a group called larger “Mid-Michigan Innovation Team.” In 2006, the coalition was a among 13 regions who received funding under the US Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) initiative.
The purpose of the BioEconomy Cluster Development Initiative is to accelerate the creation, retention, expansion and attraction of a BioEconomy industry in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
As a part of the initiative, the “Mid Michigan Innovation Team” has organized several cluster development workshops, attracting 100-150 participants with the objective to foster networking, discuss opportunities and supply chain improvements.
Next workshop is scheduled for January 14th 2010.
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Oct
28
2009
Milwaukee receives federal funding to develop water technology cluster
In September of this year, the city of Milwaukee was awarded a federal grant to explore the opportunity to develop a water technology cluster. The grant was awarded to The Milwaukee Water Council, who will match the funds in order to study will develop research and development plan for the water cluster. The study will look at the regulatory as well as technology landscape for water technology.
Previously Michigan Economic Development Corporation launched an effort to develop a water technology cluster. The US water technology market is valued at US$ 14 billion and MEDC is looking to capture a significant share of this market.
The overarching objective of the initiative is to fuel innovation and corporate growth by linking public and private R&D, manufacturing and capital investments in the areas of water technologies for industrial and municipal use.
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Oct
15
2009
Solar energy cluster opportunity for Mid-Michigan
Harry Leaver, executive director of the Center for Economic & Business Development at Saginaw Valley State University outlines the strengths of the Mid-Michigan region in order to build case for a possible development of a solar energy cluster.
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04 2011
‘Cluster’ strategy helps Holland (Michigan) industries find prosperity
Holland, MI is currently considering several industry sectors that may be focus for cluster based approach for economic development. Among the industry sectors currently under evaluation are food, furniture, automotive parts and battery technology. The region hosts anchor companies in each of these sectors.
14 2009
Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Bioeconomy Cluster Development
Headed by Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), a coalition with Michgan State University and other partners is making up a group called larger “Mid-Michigan Innovation Team.” In 2006, the coalition was a among 13 regions who received funding under the US Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) initiative.
The purpose of the BioEconomy Cluster Development Initiative is to accelerate the creation, retention, expansion and attraction of a BioEconomy industry in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
As a part of the initiative, the “Mid Michigan Innovation Team” has organized several cluster development workshops, attracting 100-150 participants with the objective to foster networking, discuss opportunities and supply chain improvements.
Next workshop is scheduled for January 14th 2010.
28 2009
Milwaukee receives federal funding to develop water technology cluster
In September of this year, the city of Milwaukee was awarded a federal grant to explore the opportunity to develop a water technology cluster. The grant was awarded to The Milwaukee Water Council, who will match the funds in order to study will develop research and development plan for the water cluster. The study will look at the regulatory as well as technology landscape for water technology.
Previously Michigan Economic Development Corporation launched an effort to develop a water technology cluster. The US water technology market is valued at US$ 14 billion and MEDC is looking to capture a significant share of this market.
The overarching objective of the initiative is to fuel innovation and corporate growth by linking public and private R&D, manufacturing and capital investments in the areas of water technologies for industrial and municipal use.
15 2009
Solar energy cluster opportunity for Mid-Michigan
Harry Leaver, executive director of the Center for Economic & Business Development at Saginaw Valley State University outlines the strengths of the Mid-Michigan region in order to build case for a possible development of a solar energy cluster.
