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"As new technologies move faster from research through
commercialization , Michigan's industries new and old will continue to
benefit.

Federal funding for research in small technologies is expanding as the
U. It seeks to promote acceleration of this
technology sector through research, commercialization and the fostering of
business relationships.
Funded activities must take place in New York State and benefit New York
State residents. Grant proposals will
be evaluated by an Advisory Review Panel knowledgeable about the range of
music proposed and communities throughout New York State. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
also includes The Philanthropic Collaborative, a special donor-advised fund
for international giving and special projects.

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The state jumped ahead with a strong
showing in three key categories.com .

Further, the Music Fund will also consider from nonprofit organizations a
limited number of special initiative proposals that address the music field's
ability to monitor and maintain an open and fair marketplace for the
production and distribution of music in New York State.

Contact: Jennifer Robinson, gabbegroup
212-220-4444/ jenn.com

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The WIMS Center is a source of technology researchers and
entrepreneurs for this rapidly expanding industry. Proposed
programs can include a range of activities from any or all of the following
categories:

* Creation of diverse new works of music by emerging or established
composers, musicians, ensembles, or bands;
* Live Performance of diverse forms of music being created by today's
emerging to established composers , musicians, ensembles, or bands;
* Media -- recording/distribution/broadcast through traditional or new
media of diverse works created by today's composers and musicians
(Particular emphasis will be placed on use of noncommercial media
vehicles); and
* Music Education -- School and community-based music activities and
programs provided by cultural organizations that promote skill-building
in, and understanding and appreciation of, music of our time.

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Michigan's strong
history with technology research, development and integration makes it fertile
ground for continued improvement in technology rankings.
Joseph Giachino, Director of External Programs at the Center for Wireless
Integrated MicroSystems, an NSF Engineering Research Center, said, "MEMS
continues to grow as more technology finds its way into the marketplace as
product ." He set the
style of family giving by specifying that grants would be used "for the
well-being of people throughout the world.

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Michigan Makes Jump in Small Times Rankings Again

Music Industry 'Payola' Settlement Leads to Music Funding Opportunities

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Philanthropy Advisors has advised on and managed more than $850 million in
annual giving to more than 40 countries .

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Leading this move for Michigan was the state's performance in three key
categories:

-- Industry - Michigan moved up from sixth to fourth place in this
category, which measures the business environment for companies
working with small tech. This category measures the number and amount of VC deals in
the state. works to preserve its place as home to technology development. To find out more, visit: http://www.org/music.

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The annual rankings are published each March by Small Times
Magazine, and cover six categories: research, industry, venture capital,
innovation, work force and costs.
-- Venture Capital - Michigan made a strong move here from ninth to
third. Small
tech enabled products have application in every industrial sector. Ample
opportunity exists as states seek to carve out expertise. This program is funded by
settlements reached by the Office of the New York State Attorney General and
will make contemporary music of all genres more accessible to diverse
audiences and communities within New York State. The settlement agreement stipulated that funds paid by music
businesses would support music education and appreciation for the benefit of
New York State residents.

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, The Michigan Small Tech
Association announced today that Michigan has moved up three spaces in the
annual top 10 ranking of micro and nanotechnology states for 2005, tying Texas
for fifth place.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors , a nonprofit organization, is one of the
nation's largest and most experienced philanthropy services and has developed
or facilitated more than $850 million in giving over the past decade.

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The Music Fund was created when the New York State Attorney General's
Office resolved investigations against major record companies that had
violated state and federal laws prohibiting "pay for play " (also called
"payola").
"This is a creative vehicle through which grants to well-established
nonprofits will enable people from all across New York State, from all walks
of life, to experience the joy of music," said Melissa Berman, President and
CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.org ) is an
independent, nonprofit service that develops and manages effective giving
programs.

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" Giachino , who also serves
in an advisory capacity for the Michigan initiative added, "Our center brings
researchers from the University of Michigan, Michigan State and Michigan
Technological University, together with industry partners to develop
technology for commercial integration. Generally, funded projects are to be completed within a
one-year period, but a limited number of two-year grants will be awarded .

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Michigan displayed increased activity in a category that
showed a decrease in activity nationally.

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Special emphasis of the Music Fund will be on reaching underserved
populations -- those whose opportunities to experience a variety of music have
been limited by socioeconomic status, ethnicity, geography or disability --
and broadening awareness of underrepresented music -- artists, genres or
styles with limited access to commercial broadcast or other mass distribution
vehicles.

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MISTA works with companies, universities and
individuals involved in or supporting micro and nanotechnology development in
Michigan.

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$15 million earmarked for music education and appreciation programs in New
York State; Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors accepting grant applications for
The New York State Music Fund

NEW YORK, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors today
launched a new grant program by releasing a Request for Applications for the
New York State Music Fund ("Music Fund"). The Attorney General's Office enlisted the services
of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to develop and manage the grant program. Rockefeller, Sr.

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Grants from the Music Fund,
which currently holds $15 million, will be disbursed to nonprofit
organizations associated with music education and appreciation efforts."
Grant applications from nonprofit organizations are due by March 31st;
awards and a second round of requests for applications will be announced in
June, 2006.

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-- Innovation - Michigan came in fifth in this category after not being
recognized in the category last year."

About the Michigan Small Tech Association:
The Michigan Small Tech Association is an initiative of the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation .

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"We're excited about our role in
helping people of all ages discover emerging artists, sample music genres new
to them or perhaps learn to play an instrument. For the purposes of the Music Fund, "contemporary music"
encompasses written composition and performance of all genres, including
classical, jazz , music from around the world that is based in living classical
or folk traditions, experimental music , and noncommercial forms of popular
music including alternative rock, country, hip hop, and others .
Full details of the grant program are available at
http://www.

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State Moves Ahead Three Places to Fifth in Latest Ranking of Top States for
Micro and Nanotechnology Development

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"Making the move from eighth to fifth displays Michigan's tradition of
invention, innovation and integration," said John Bedz, Director of the
Michigan initiative. The innovation category measures
how effective a state is at converting ideas into inventions.S.

About Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
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