Ann Arbor Business Review: Nathan Bomey

Nathan Bomey: During Detroit auto show, strong products and honesty must go together

2009-01-08T11:25:08Z

Nathan Bomey One thing I certainly expect to find at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit: Hope. Hope found in fuel-efficient, stylish, well-produced vehicles. But hope is not all we need. Accurate information, education and knowledge about...

Analysis: Financial crisis turned University of Michigan into most likely Pfizer suitor

2008-12-18T18:26:57Z

Nathan Bomey Nearly two years after global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. announced it would close its 2-million-square-foot Ann Arbor operation, the University of Michigan is expected to add the campus to its substantial real estate portfolio. It's fair to say...

Nathan Bomey: Michigan and nation need leadership now

2008-12-11T11:40:08Z

Nathan BomeyCan leadership save 2009? If it can, where do we get it from? Can you go to the store and buy good leadership? Can you create revolutionary leaders at a corporate retreat?...

Nathan Bomey: Michigan venture capital firms need coastal partners

2008-11-13T10:20:37Z

Nathan BomeyConfronted by an economic crisis that is causing institutional investors to conserve cash and employ frugal strategies, Michigan's venture capital community has felt an immediate impact. Raising funds has become next to impossible for now - unless your investor...

Nathan Bomey: America needs to invest in developing batteries

2008-10-23T10:30:31Z

Nathan BomeyVirtually every major automaker is investing millions in researching and improving battery technology. And, of course, two companies with Michigan operations, Compact Power and A123Systems, are playing a critical role in helping General Motors develop the lithium-ion battery for...

Nathan Bomey: Toyota has a knack for cultivating engineering talent

2008-10-09T09:10:12Z

Nathan BomeyToyota's Oct. 9 grand opening ceremony in York Township reflects the automaker's recognition of the engineering talent in the region and the area's ability to drive automotive innovation. But lost in the shuffle of Toyota's years-long, $187 million expansion...

Nathan Bomey: Automakers capitalize on election year

2008-09-23T09:50:21Z

Nathan BomeyGeneral Motors Corp. CEO Rick Wagoner, seeking a 100th anniversary gift of sorts for his profit-starved company, visited Washington on Sept. 16 to plead with lawmakers for billions in loans for the domestic automotive industry. Whether you agree that...

Nathan Bomey: GM leans on Chevrolet Volt to reshape global image

2008-09-18T08:20:15Z

Nathan BomeyThe Chevrolet Volt won't immediately fix General Motors' profitability struggles, but it may be a catalyst in redefining the automotive giant's image on a global scale. General Motors, which once effectively scoffed at hybrid vehicles like Toyota's Prius, is...

Nathan Bomey: Female Viagra offers promise for Ann Arbor's QuatRx

2008-09-11T09:20:47Z

Nathan BomeyIt's tempting to describe QuatRx Pharmaceuticals' most promising drug candidate as a female version of Pfizer's Viagra. To do so wouldn't be far off....

Nathan Bomey: Female Viagra offers promise for Ann Arbor's QuatRx

2008-09-11T09:20:47Z

Nathan BomeyIt's tempting to describe QuatRx Pharmaceuticals' most promising drug candidate as a female version of Pfizer's Viagra. To do so wouldn't be far off....

Nathan Bomey: Developing new engineering talent takes time

2008-08-28T09:40:13Z

Nathan BomeyIt's conventional wisdom, right? Southeast Michigan has a deep pool of engineering talent - which is, in fact, one of this economy's strongest selling points. In general, I'd say that's true. We've seen it play out in real life...

Nathan Bomey: Saline plant will survive cuts at ACH

2008-08-18T05:11:35Z

Nathan BomeyAutomotive Components Holdings was formed solely to sell or shut down 17 former Visteon Corp. plants by the end of 2008. But the Ford-controlled company will not meet that objective - and for the city of Saline, that actually...

Nathan Bomey: Even experts can't predict future for auto industry

2008-07-24T08:50:59Z

Nathan BomeyThe economic crisis confronting the nation has produced at least one positive outcome. The common man can plausibly claim to have just as much knowledge about what's going on as the so-called experts. As the housing market crumbles, the...

Nathan Bomey: Jobs Fund applications showcase Michigan's shifting economic focus

2008-07-01T18:25:51Z

Nathan BomeyMore than 100 entrepreneurial Michigan companies have asked the state for 15 times the amount of money it's expected to distribute this fall through the 21st Century Jobs Fund. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation plans to distribute $30 million...

Nathan Bomey: Blogger critical of Ann Arbor softens, moves on

2008-06-12T10:00:33Z

Nathan Bomey Nearly all personal blogs end one of two ways. Either: – "I don't know why I'm writing this. Nobody's reading it." Or: – "I don't know why I'm writing this. Who knows who could be reading it?"...

Nathan Bomey: U-M pushes vehicle battery research

2008-06-03T14:27:30Z

Nathan Bomey The University of Michigan is hiring at least five scientists to put greater emphasis on making technological advances in battery technology. The university's push to hire more researchers in battery technology reflects a national rush to invest in...

Nathan Bomey: Tips from the pros on seeking VC investment

2008-05-22T12:57:46Z

Nathan BomeyThe only thing venture capitalists value more than their money is their time. I attended several panel discussions at the 27th Michigan Growth Capital Symposium from May 14-15, and I was repeatedly reminded of that truism. It explains, of...