2015 Annual Report Released!

As the new year begins, economic catalyst Prima Civitas reports to the community about its work over the past year. The 2015 Annual Report on Programs and Services highlights 25 programs, from showcasing Michigan’s logistics and supply chain assets, to expanding the I-69 International Trade Corridor, to helping to develop new markets and greater access […]

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PCF welcomes MSU’s Richard Cole as “PCF Scholar”

We often rely on the expertise and support of a group of individuals who lend their time, skills, and knowledge to our organization. In particular PCF Scholars, leaders within their own fields, share their intellect, and provide leadership on several of our initiatives. We enthusiastically welcome Dr. Richard T. Cole to our roster of Scholars! […]

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PCF elects three new Board Members

At our Annual Meeting on May 16, we elected three new Directors to our Board: Dr. Don Green, Vice President and Dean for Extended and International Operations at Ferris State University; Steve Kim, Managing Partner at RKJ Legal; and Dr. M. Richard (Dick) Shaink, President of Mott Community College. We thank these gentlemen for volunteering […]

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New program to assist Greater-Lansing area job seekers

Employment seekers in the Greater-Lansing area will soon have a new resource for improving their job search strategies. We are launching a 12-week Job Seeker Strategy Group to help Greater-Lansing job seekers optimize their searches and improve their chances of landing a job. Starting in January, our Talent Team will conduct weekly group sessions that […]

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Global Lansing develops international student internship initiative

Program seeks local businesses for international internship programs A newly-launched Lansing-based initiative, Global Lansing, is seeking up to fifteen local employers to serve as placement locations for international student interns during the January-May 2013 spring semester. The Global Lansing “Getting Started” Fellowship Program, led by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and supported by a […]

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PCF recognizes young innovators in awards ceremony

On Saturday, Jan. 26th, the Prima Civitas Foundation (PCF) recognized the winners of its recent 2012 Young Innovators Competition by distributing more than $10,000 in cash prizes at an awards ceremony in East Lansing. In addition to the awards, PCF will also work with students to locate local resources for nurturing and launching their innovative […]

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MSU College of Law to help small Michigan businesses with intellectual property questions

The Michigan State University College of Law is leading an initiative to help West Michigan and mid-Michigan entrepreneurs and small businesses with their intellectual property (IP) questions. The new program, called the Intellectual Property Start-Up Project, will offer assistance with patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. “Often a new company’s or an entrepreneur’s most valuable asset […]

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Join us! 2012 Young Innovators Awards Ceremony, Saturday, January 26th

Join us this Saturday, January 26, 2013 for the 4th Annual Young Innovators Awards ceremony! For this year’s Young Innovators Competition, we challenged Michigan teens to submit business ideas for new inventions or solution-focused ideas. We received more than 100 submissions from nearly 220 teens from across the state! Submissions were evaluated by panels of […]

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Michigan consortium signs Memo of Understanding for $5.5 billion development in Iraq

Prima Civitas Foundation coordinates consortium in reaching agreement with National Investment Commission of Iraq, headed by MSU alumnus Dr. Sami Al-Araji East Lansing, Mich. – Officials from the National Investment Commission of Iraq today said the Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to construct a $5.5 billion planned urban development on the outskirts […]

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Michigan group to announce key agreement with National Investment Commission of Iraq for $5.5 billion development

For Immediate Release Contact: Holly Hetzner, Legal Affairs Coordinator at 517-708-4246 Who: Officials from National Investment Commission of Iraq and a consortium of Michigan companies organized by Prima Civitas Foundation (PCF). PCF was founded by Michigan State University to leverage the university’s diverse resources to assist the state. What: Announcing agreement between the two organizations […]

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