Grant ensures Southeast Michigan a continued competitive advantage

Detroit, MI – September 17, 2012 – NextEnergy announced that it has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration that will fully position NextEnergy as an Advanced Energy Innovation Center for Southeast Michigan.  As an Innovation Center, NextEnergy will provide an applied research facility that bridges the gap between research and development and production of advanced energy technologies in a variety of fields.

Business Accelerator Network for Southeast Michigan Announces Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
World’s largest business plan competition will offer more than $1 million in cash awards
for the best and brightest new business concepts

In his role with NEI, Jones will primarily be helping the NEI team in its efforts to build opportunities for entrepreneurs in the region.

Same place. New look. Innovative ideas.

Detroit, MI – Today, the New Economy Initiative (NEI) announced its new Web site, www.neweconomyinitiative.org.

Visit the new site to learn about NEI, see what NEI grantees are working on, and engage in conversation on the NEI Blog.