Bailey named to Technology Tri-Corridor CommitteeOct. 21, 2003 LANSING, Mich. -- Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has created a
Technology Tri-Corridor Steering Made up of representatives from the life sciences, homeland security, and emerging automotive industries, the committee will chart the strategic direction of Michigan's newest economic development initiative. "The steering committee, which includes some of Michigan's best and brightest in our emerging sectors, will serve as a catalyst for building on our high-tech automotive heritage while continuing to diversify our state's economy," Granholm said. "Building on Michigan's incredible life sciences success, the new Technology Tri-Corridor will create a magnet to attract even more technology- oriented businesses. The new steering committee members include representatives from the public, university, and business communities. The members are: Donald Jakeway, Michigan Economic Development Corporation David Hollister, Department of Consumer and Industry Services/Labor and Economic Growth Jay B. Rising, State Treasurer Peter McPherson, Michigan State University Mary Sue Coleman, University of Michigan Irvin Reid, Ph.D., Wayne State University Judith Bailey, Ph.D., Western Michigan University David L. Van Andel, Van Andel Research Institute John W. Brown, Stryker Corporation David Canter (Chair), Pfizer Global Research & Development Kenneth Baker, Altarum Dennis Wend, TACOM David Cole, Ph.D., Office for the Study of Automotive Transportation, Automotive Research Center Paul Massaron, PEM Consulting and Wayne State University board member Richard Sloan, Sloan Ventures, LLC Michael Jandernoa, Perrigo Company Mary L. Campbell, EDF Ventures Two additional members will be named by the Speaker of the
Michigan House of Representaties and the majority leader of the
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