Eastern Michigan University

Center for Product Research and Development

Your Resource Connection

We are networked with many companies, government organizations and higher education institutions. We have access to the resources of Eastern Michigan University including specific centers and colleges listed below.

The $ 41 million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrating traditional print with emerging electronic sources.

Centers for Corporate Training (CCT) includes the Center for Quality (CFQ) and the Center for Emerging Software Technologies (CEST). The CCT has received the prestigious ISO 9002 certification by the International Organization for Standardization.

CCT
2000 Huron River Dr., Suite 101
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.2259
Fax: 734.481.0509

CFQ: Barbara Hopkins, Director
Phone: (800) 932-8689
Web site: http://centerforquality.org/
CEST: Dr. Stevan Mrdalj
Phone: 734-487-2671
Web site: http://emich.edu/public/cest/

Coatings Research Institute (CRI) is dedicated to providing solutions to problems involving paints and coatings.

Dr. Ted Provder
430 w, Forest St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.2203
Fax: 734.487.8755
e-mail: ted.provder@emich.edu
Web site: http://emich.edu/public/coatings_research/Index.html

Institute for Community and Regional Development (ICARD) carries out public service through economic and workforce development, management information systems, geographic information services, and public service education.

Charles Monsma, Director
34 N. Washington St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.0243
Fax: 734.487.6843
Web site: http://ICARD.acad.emich.edu

Intellectual Property Office - Our Licensed Patent Agent can assist with information about patents and intellectual property. Complete patent searches can be done to determine if your idea has already been patented.

Philip Rufe, Patent Agent
118 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.2040
Fax: 734.487.8755
E-mail: phil.rufe@emich.edu

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can assist with business start up, management processes, product implementation and marketing.

Richard King, Region Director
306 Gary M. Owen Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.0490
Fax: 734.487.7099
E-mail: Richard.king@emich.edu

Textiles Research and Training Institute (TRTI) works cooperatively with automotive, furniture and apparel companies developing innovative and practical applications of textiles.

Julie Becker, Director
202 L Roosevelt Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.6419
Fax: 734.487.7087
E-mail: Julie.Becker@emich.edu
Web site: http://emich.edu/public/hecr/Textiles_Training.htm

The College of Business (COB) offers an array of accredited buisness programs that includes accounting, computer information systems, enterprenurship, fianance, international business, management and marketing.

Christie Montgomery, Asst. Dean
Dean's Office
473 Gary M. Owen Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone : 734.487.4444
Fax : 734.487.0618
Web site : http://emich.edu/public/cob

The College of Technolgy(COT) offers an array of technical programs through its School of Engineering Technology and School of Technology studies.

Robert Teehan, Academic Advisor Dean's Office
150 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.0354
Fax: 734.487.487.0843
Web site: http://cot.emich.edu

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) is a State of Michigan agency that provides innovative training and consulting services and networking opportunities.

Bruce Knapp, V. P. of Manufacturing Services
47911 Halyard
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 888.414.6682
Fax: 734.451.4201
Web site: http://mmtc.org