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Reinventing Michigan's Economy: A Conversation with Terry Cross

Jon Zemke Thursday, November 19, 2009
A veteran of both Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Terry Cross is WSU's first Entrepreneurial Executive in Residence. Metromode sits down with him to get his thoughts on economic reinvention and what lessons Michigan can take from the coasts when it comes to investment and transformation.

The King Of Detroit Comedy

Corey Hall Thursday, November 05, 2009
When times get tough people start looking for a reason to laugh. No one knows this better than comedy club veteran Mark Ridley, who's been busting the guts of Metro Detroiters for more than 20 years. And even in though credit is tight and the economy tighter, he's decided to renovate his storied Royal Oak Comedy Castle.

Startups That Stay

Terry Parris Jr. Thursday, November 05, 2009
In Ann Arbor a buyout doesn't always mean a sellout. Even though innovative startups like Fry, Healthmedia, and T/J Technologies have been snapped up by larger out-of-state companies, they have decided to stay in the city that birthed them.

A Scary Business

Tanya Muzumdar Thursday, October 29, 2009
Halloween is a $7 billion annual business in the United States. Every October Hauntrepreneurs Ed and Jim Terebus carve out their own bloody slice of the pie by turning downtown Pontiac into one of the nation's top scare destinations. Metromode brings back last year's look at Metro D's creepiest entrepreneurs.

Building An Economy From The Ground Up: Community Enterprise

Michelle Martinez Thursday, October 22, 2009
Metro Detroit might want to look to the Basque region of Spain or Bologna, Italy for ideas on how to rejuvenate our local economy. Both communities have turned community-based enterprise into impressive long term successes.

A Piece Of Silicon Valley: Q&A with Howard Brown

Jon Zemke Thursday, October 15, 2009
Howard Brown has gone from Silicon Valley veteran to pure Michigan. As the ultimate trailing spouse, this starter of start-ups and founder of CircleBuilder brings a world of entrepreneurial experience to the region. Metromode sat down with Brown to discuss the state of our state and where he sees its toughest challenges and best opportunities.

An Artistic Vision: The Red River Artists Center

Jon Zemke Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Like many rustbelt communities River Rouge has seen better times. But one man's urban decay is another man's opportunity. Enter urban pioneer Rick Manore, co-founder of the former C-Pop gallery in Detroit. Working with municipal leaders, he's converted the former offices for U.S. Steel into the Red River Artist Center. The goal? To build an arts incubator that helps revive the city's downtown.

Metro Detroit's Crepe Expectations

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, September 17, 2009
New Orleans has gumbo and po'boys. Chicago has deep dish pizza. Phillie has the cheesesteak. Detroit has... crepes? Our Franco-Canadian origins aside, the Metro region is hardly a hotbed of French cuisine. And yet, Creperies are popping up like dandelions. Foodie blogger Nicole Rupersburg investigates le mystere.

Got Apps?

Jon Zemke Thursday, September 03, 2009
Over a billion downloads can't be wrong! iPhone apps are the new gold rush of software development, turning backroom start-ups into overnight successes. And Metro Detroit is getting in on the action.

Metro Detroit Goes Slow And Tastes The Difference

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, August 06, 2009
Largely citified Metro Detroit has been lauded for its soul food, and lately, for its slow food. Rooted in locally grown, sustainable, healthy foodstuffs, the national leader in urban gardening is fertile grounds for the slow food supporters cropping up around the region.

A Soft Landing For Foreign Born Entrepreneurs

Michelle Martinez Thursday, July 23, 2009
It's a classic American story - immigrants moving to the U.S. and, through hard work and entrepreneurship, transforming both their lives and their adopted community. Some Metro Detroit business leaders are banking on that very same scenario to help evolve SE Michigan's economic landscape.

Necessary Entrepreneurs

Jon Zemke Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sometimes a pink slip is a ticket to a new and better way of working. Meet three Metro Detroit entrepreneurs who turned economic down-sizing into personal right-sizing, by starting their own companies.

Making Water Work For Metro Detroit

Dennis Archambault Thursday, May 28, 2009
Sometimes abundance rather than necessity is the mother of invention. With our incredible water resources and critical mass of world class engineers, Michigan is poised to become the center for innovations in hydro engineering and water management.

Rethinking The Cineplex

Amy Kuras Thursday, May 28, 2009
Most people view multi-screen cineplexes as joyless movie warehouses with only one goal: To get you in and out with as much popcorn grease on your fingers as possible. Local movie chain Emagine is trying to remake the muliplex image by offering its audiences unexpected amenities and local outreach.

Retooling Auto Suppliers For The New Economy: A Q&A with Elizabeth Ardisana

Jon Zemke Thursday, May 21, 2009
The buzz word for today is: Diversification. Actually, it's been the buzz word for a long time. But saying and doing are two different things. Elizabeth Ardisana of ASG Renaissance thinks it's never too late for a good idea, and she's helping the auto supplier industry get with the program.
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