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Regents give green light to $24 million MSU chem lab

Mercer said research done in the new lab will be good for the country, good for the state’s economy and good for students, who will be exposed to top-notch scientists.

Are You Asking Provocative Questions in your sales calls?

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Intellections newsletter – Events That Trigger the One-Year Grace Period Under U.S. Patent Law

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University of Idaho and Hayden, ID join forces for wastewater study – Researchers to focus on removing chemicals from regional rivers

UI and a private firm, Blue Water Technologies, are looking for ways to return cleaner water to the region’s rivers. Some of their work will be done at a $500,000 wastewater research facility in Hayden.

Superior Grains expands in Williston, ND

"Most of our market is overseas," he said. "About 45 percent of the peas grown in the United States will be grown in this region," within 100-mile radius of the expected Williston facility.

The State of Being Hip – Why Michigan’s economic policies are linked to music acts.

"Because of our manufacturing base, people in Michigan have always viewed themselves as working for a company," she says. "But in the 21st century, they need to realize they have the potential to be their own company."

From lab to enterprise – University technology transfer offices help funnel research into corporate world

The university is "more than willing" to accept equity in lieu of cash, provide marketing data, provide support or mentors for federal innovation research grants, link researchers with "angels" and venture capitalists and help provide laboratory space. "Success in tech-based economic development is very much dependent on the presence of very fine, strong research universities. If you do not have those universities, trying to establish a tech-based economic development program is almost impossible."

Retired executives lend a hand to business

Brain Farrell knew all about graphic design when he decided to start his own company. He had worked as a designer for eight years in New York City before getting laid off, taking a road…

Don’t miss chance to boost business intelligence

By pulling together all the critical pieces of information into one place, the corporation now has the intelligence to make sound business decisions instead of hoping that the decisions they make are the right ones.

Answer 6 questions before forming firm

Not too long ago a friend of mine received a call from the CEO of a company in which he was invested asking him to "unwind" his investment due to an organizational conflict. My friend…