metromode - Focus Areas

Small Business

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:37:19 -0500

Reuse / Rebuild

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:07:26 -0400

Just because a space has been abandoned does not mean it is no longer useful. Entrepreneurs, artists, city officials, activists and neighbors, with the right amount of ambition and innovation, can take vacant spaces and turn them into opportunities. By transforming what we already have into sustainable properties, we revitalize neighborhoods and stimulate local economies.

Michigan kids

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Homeland Security

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Metro Detroit is home to everything from tank-makers General Dynamics to Warren's TARDEC campus to Ann Arbor's Adaptive Materials, which makes alternative fuel cells for troops.

Digital Media

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Digital media looks to be the future and SE Michigan is poised for growth with the number of companies already at work in the area and in this field.

Venture Capital

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In a span of four years, nearly $700 million in venture capital has been invest in over 100 businesses in Michigan.

IT

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

With local companies boasting double digit growth, SE Michigan not only has IT, it's going to get a lot more of IT.

Architecture

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Local architects are dreaming up designs that make you forget Southeast Michigan is part of the Rustbelt. Local talent -- many trained at U-M, Lawrence Tech, University of Detroit Mercy and Cranbrook -- are making buildings green, modern and breathtaking.

Video Game Design

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Want to conquer the universe? Slay trolls and goblins? Run for president? The video game industry is the new frontier of entertainment.

Design

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Some of the most innovative work done in Southeast Michigan comes from a large, renowned field of top-notch designers, including cool furniture makers in Royal Oak, cutting edge fashion labels in Detroit, and a much-sought-after tile-works in Ann Arbor.

Film