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Report: FDA panel recommends approval for Pfizer rheumatoid arthritis pill
An advisory panel recommended that the FDA approve the Pfizer drug, tofactinib, which is designed to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Column: Don’t let personal property tax reform stymie Michigan’s wind industry
Michigan’s wind industry has grown due to the current tax system, which has provided revenue from these projects to local governments. Changing that tax system could harm the industry.
Augusta Township consignment shop owner hopes to breathe new commercial life into area
Samantha Towler is hoping to see the Treasure House revive a corner of Stoney Creek Road and Willis Road in Augusta Township. Tom Perkins | For AnnArbor.com The old home… Read more
Phoenix Contact granted 10-year tax abatement for business park renovations in Pittsfield Township
Phoenix Contact at 500 Avis Dr. in Pittsfield Township. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.comPhoenix Contact, a manufacturer of electric connection and industrial automation technology, was unanimously granted a 10-year, 50 percent… Read more
People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Bodman PLC and Arboretum Ventures
Amy J. Durant From new hires and promotions to industry awards, here’s a roundup of achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: • Amy J. Durant,… Read more
Fifth Third bank celebrates 5/3 with donations to local charities
During its “week of giving,” celebrated in conjunction with National Volunteer Month, Fifth Third Bank delivered 47 grants of $530 each to nonprofit organizations nominated by employees, with 11 going… Read more
Colloquium on bioethics in medical research, and more
Datebook is your source for information about important business events going on in the greater Ann Arbor area. FEATURED EVENT: • Today: Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine… Read more
Haworth sells Canadian office furniture maker Groupe Lacasse
Holland office furniture maker sells second international operation this year.
Want a pack of smokes for $1? The Tobacco Shoppe hopes to answer the call
The Tobacco Shoppe will sell loose tobacco, cigars, pipes, hookahs, electronic cigarettes and the tubes and accessories for smokers to roll their own.
See what Tuesday’s vote in Kent County cost you, the taxpayer
Grandville topped the county at 21.9 percent turnout, with polls in Cedar Springs attracting just 6.1 percent of registered voters.
After Restaurant Week and ArtPrize donations, Downtown Development Authority questions how they spend money
“I think we need to develop an attitude, a position or perspective of how many years do we support these new enterprises,” said DDA chairman Brian Harris. “When do they… Read more
CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity, Jan Garfinkle
Founder and Managing Director Arboretum VenturesAnn Arbor SPARK CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity capture the flavor of my one-on-one conversations with over one hundred key economic leaders in the… Read more
Comerica Bank gives $100,000 to Michigan group for small biz loans
Representatives from Comerica Bank presented the check for $100,000 to the Entrepreneur Institute of Mid-Michigan Wednesday morning in front of Cravings Gourmet Popcorn & Soda Pop Market.
150 in Greenville laid off as bankrupt Uni-Solar parent Energy Conversion Devices winds down
The bankrupt solar panel maker announced 300 employees would be let go when the company was unable to find a “qualified” bidder for their United Solar Ovonic, or Uni-Solar subsidiary,… Read more
Too late to return those videos, the Kalamazoo-area Blockbuster stores have closed
The two local Blockbuster Video stores, which closed for rentals of movies, DVDs and video games in February, have closed fully — ending their efforts to sell store inventory and… Read more
It’s Downs Industries of Lawton tonight on Speed TV’s Car Warriors (photo gallery)
Fliers have been posted around Lawton letting the community know that the Downs Industries team and employers of the business will have a watch-party at D. Coy Duck’s restaurant.
Whitehall’s Alcoa Howmet providing money, volunteers for Heritage Landing improvement project
The county announced Tuesday that it will receive a $27,000 grant from the Alcoa Foundation to help pay for the Heritage Park Beautification and Sustainability Initiative.
