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SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES, SECTORAL STRATEGY FOR DEFENSE-RELATED BUSINESSES BEGINS TO UNFOLD | February 8, 2010 | NEW ECONOMY INITIATIVE FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN – Detroit – Southeast Michigan is struggling to successfully prepare, retrain and place those displaced by the recent recession and the auto industry. The New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan (NEI) is supporting organizations and programs addressing these needs and creating new opportunities for these individuals. Read complete release @ NEI.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS: IT AND SCIENCE ENTREPRENEURS ENCOURAGED TO PURSUE HOMELAND SECURITY CONTRACTS | November 5, 2009 | CRAIN’S BUSINESS WEEKLY – Billions of dollars could be on the table for Michigan entrepreneurs and local companies seeking science and technology contracts in the homeland security industry, speakers at a Dearborn conference said Wednesday. Read complete article @ CBW.

MICHIGAN SECURITY NETWORK RAMPS UP | Fall 2009 | X-OLOGY – Michigan’s drive to create a viable homeland security industry got a huge lift in August when Leslie Touma announced the startup of the Michigan Security Network, a nonprofit group focused on growing the state’s cyber security, border security and bio-defense businesses. Download PDF of article.

TRAINING PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON DOING BUSINESS IN DEFENSE INDUSTRY | October 6, 2009 | CRAIN’S BUSINESS WEEKLY – A collaborative training program on doing business in homeland security, by the nonprofit Michigan Security Network and by Wayne State University, will be a first for both organizations. Read complete article @ CBW.

MICHIGAN SECURITY NETWORK AND WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAUNCH JOINT VENTURE TO SPUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HOMELAND SECURITY | DETROIT, October 6, 2009 – In support of its mission to accelerate homeland security technology development, investment and jobs in Michigan, the Michigan Security Network has developed a joint venture with Wayne State University to provide training for aspiring entrepreneurs as well as mature businesses interested in this growing market. Read complete release.

MICHIGAN SECURITY NETWORK ANNOUNCES HOMELAND SECURITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE | DETROIT, September 29, 2009 – The Michigan Security Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating homeland security business, investment and job growth in Michigan, will hold its first technology conference on November 4, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn. Read complete release.

MICHIGAN GROUP COURTS HOMELAND SECURITY INDUSTRY TO CREATE JOBS | August 27, 2009 | USA TODAY, By Sharon Silke Carty – DETROIT — In another move Michigan is making to diversify its struggling economy, a former state politician has launched a non-profit group aimed at attracting homeland security businesses. Read complete article.

LEADER: STATE CAN CAPTURE SECURITY MARKET | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | THE OAKLAND PRESS, BY JOSEPH SZCZESNY – Michigan has both the research and development capacity and the talent to develop a solid foothold in the growing sector of the economy linked to homeland security. Read complete article.

MICHIGAN SECURITY NETWORK TO BOOST HOMELAND SECURITY BUSINESS | Tuesday, 25 August 2009 | WWJ RADIO, GREAT LAKES IT REPORT – Sixteen Michigan companies, universities and other groups have joined forces to create the Michigan Security Network as a platform to accelerate technology development, investment and jobs for the state in the fast growing homeland security sector. Read complete article.

MICHIGAN SECURITY NETWORK FORMED TO ACCELERATE GROWTH OF HOMELAND SECURITY BUSINESS IN THE STATE |August 25, 2009 | DETROIT – Sixteen leading Michigan companies, universities and other groups have joined forces to create the Michigan Security Network as a platform from which to accelerate technology development, investment and jobs for the state in the fast-growing homeland security sector. Read complete release.