Volunteer Profile: Reginald Turner
By: Maureen McDonald, 4/26/2007
Reginald Turner brings his lifelong commitment to diversity and equal
opportunity to his Clark Hill professional work and civic contributions.
We Got Game
By: Scott Paul Dunham, 4/26/2007
We've come a long way from the days of Pac-Man and Space Invaders. Computer games brought in $14 billion in revenue last year and several Michigan companies are claiming their stake in this ever-expanding technology.
Biting Into Downtown
By: Melissa Gessner, 4/26/2007
Armed with only a saute pan and a vision, restauranteurs have become urban pioneers, transforming neighborhoods (even whole communities) one meal at a time.
Guest Blogger: Danialle Karmanos
By: Danialle Karmanos, 4/26/2007
Danialle Karmanos is our guest blogger this week. Danialle is Chairman of the Board of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), a boardmember of the Detroit Opera House and video producer. Her husband, Peter, is the chairman and CEO of Compuware Corporation.
Check back here each weekday to read Danialle's thoughts on the importance of arts and culture in shaping Detroit's identity.
Meet The High-Tech Neighbors
By: Alex Dziadosz , 4/19/2007
With all the news of companies moving out, two firms have decided to settle in SE Michigan, bringing with them hundreds of high-tech jobs. Spurred on by available engineers, a favorable legal climate, and the "midwest work ethic," they may just represent Michigan's future.
Running Michigan
By: Tanya C. Muzumdar, 4/19/2007
Pick a path and pound the pavement. From novice joggers to world-class sprinters, Southeast Michigan has everything you need to maintain a constant level of runner's high.
Guest Blogger: Roger Gullickson
By: Roger Gullickson, 4/19/2007
Roger Gullickson is our guest blogger this week. Roger is the President and CEO of MVP Collaborative since 1996. He moved to Michigan in 1989 to head FTD's Marketing Group after an international career with Tenneco and Case Corporation.
Check back here each weekday to read Roger's thoughts on Michigan's need for renewal and how it can achieve it.
Quality Of Life: The Survey Is In
By: Kurt Metzger, 4/19/2007
Attracting and keeping talent here comes down to quality of life. United Way and metromode asked you what you thought of education, public safety, and arts and culture in SE Michigan. Here are the results from that survey.
Running Michigan: Resources
By: Tanya C. Muzumdar & Jeff Meyers, 4/19/2007
If you've got two good legs, a few hours a week and a whole lot of willpower, SE Michigan has got pretty much everything you need to maintain a constant level of runner's high.
Industrial Strength Ideas
By: Melissa Gessner, 4/12/2007
Michigan's economic forecast may be chilly but a trio of local ad agencies just see it as reason to stoke the furnaces of innovation and flex their creative muscle.
Guest Blogger: Dennis King
By: Dennis King, 4/12/2007
Dennis King is our guest blogger this week. Dennis is President of American Institute of Architects, Michigan and Chairman and CEO of Harley Ellis Devereaux, an award-winning, full-service archittecture firm.
Check back here each weekday to read Dennis' thoughts on National Architecture Week and how design and architecture have a profound impact on quality of life.
Urban By Design: Why Architecture Matters
By: Jon Zemke, 4/12/2007
In celebration of Architecture Week
metromode chats with Royal Oak architect Frank Arvan about how architecture and urban design can improve Metro Detroit.
LighthousePATH
By: Maureen McDonald,, 4/12/2007
This week, the Regional Activation Zone features Lighthouse Path, an agency that assists impoverished or abused women, teens and children. Over more the 30 years, the group has assisted Pontiac's most vulnerable populations, nurturing a sense of family and fostering independence.
Pass the Torch of Leadership
By: Michael J. Brennan, 4/5/2007
To be a community of progress, the development of next generation civic leadership is a requirement of current leadership, says United Way for Southeastern Michigan president Michael J. Brennan.
Postcards from the Future
By: Tracy Certo, 4/5/2007
How can cities better prepare for the future? Tara Lemmey, CEO of LENSVentures, explains different strategies for innovation and why it’s essential for cities, businesses and organization to take the risk.
Taking It Downtown
By: Dennis Archambault, 4/5/2007
What separates one city from the next? After decades of suburban sprawl, communities in SE Michigan are starting to realize the importance of walkable, workable and liveable downtowns.
Guest Blogger: Pavan Muzumdar
By: Pavan Muzumdar, 4/5/2007
Pavan Muzumdar is our guest blogger this week. Pavan is the CEO of MV Software Company and a coach for the Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest business plan competition.
Check back here every weekday to read Pavan's thoughts about competing in the global marketplace.
Woman, Inspired
By: Maureen McDonald, 4/3/2007
For
40 years, Harriet Saperstein has been a living, breathing model of
community involvement. In March, Saperstein retired as president of HP
Devco, the economic development organization that is helping Highland
Park turn itself around. Maureen McDonald profiles the woman who never
gave up.