Good Things Come In Small Packages
By: Alex Dziadosz, 7/26/2007
Since the decline of the Big Three, it's become clear Michigan businesses need a new model. As technology firms pop up, and global communications allow small companies to compete internationally like never before, more start-ups are realizing that it pays to be David when you're battling Goliaths.
travelMode: Traverse City, Like a Local
By: Melinda Clynes, 7/26/2007
The dog days of summer are upon us. Time to make good on those plans to get out of town. With its idyllic coastline, Traverse City is a weekend no-brainer. But instead of muscling through its tourist-filled sidewalks, why not experience the self-proclaimed "Cherry Capital of the World" as an insider.
Take a Survey: Education
By: United Way for Southeastern Michigan, 7/26/2007
Take a quick survey to share your thoughts on the quality of learning and expectations about education in the region.
Innovation U.
By: Dennis Archambault, 7/19/2007
Marcel Proust once said, "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." To wit, Michigan's smaller universities are expanding their commitment to research, understanding that high-tech talent and innovation are needed to remake the state's economic landscape.
Busking Up Downtown
By: Jon Zemke, 7/19/2007
Southeast Michigan is alive with the sound of music... and the silence of mimes. If you want a barometer of how happening your neighborhood is, check out who's playing on the corner. More than just local color, buskers are a leading indicator of downtown vibrancy. After all, when's the last time you saw a drum circle at the local stripmall?
Volunteer: Adam Harris
By: Maureen McDonald, 7/19/2007
A college senior from University of Michigan-Dearborn, Adam Harris discovered the universal camaraderie of students earlier this year when he helped rebuild a section of Lake Charles, La., with the help of United Way during Alternative Spring Break.
New Beginnings
By: Dennis Archambault , 7/17/2007
Detroit's
Near East Side is getting primed and ready for revitalization. With
a long list of basic assets for urban living, one of the city's oldest
districts is worth a serious look.
HATCHing Creativity
By: Tanya Muzumdar, 7/12/2007
Taking their cue from economic incubators popping up around the region, a Hamtramck collective has adopted the idea to create its very own arts incubator. Can organizations like these breed the kind of creativity, energy and beauty needed to remake our cultural landscape?
Investing In Michigan
By: Scott Paul Dunham, 7/12/2007
For 26 years the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium has paired exciting new start-ups with eager financiers. While a lot of attention is paid to those companies that find investment, it's the venture capitalists who provide fuel for the fire... and 75% of those who attend are from out of state.
Discipline Six: Strengthen the Citizen Muscle
By: Michael Brennan, 7/12/2007
United Way for Southeastern Michigan president Michael J. Brennan's series continues with a look at how volunteers make the region better. Just ask the 10,000 who stepped up for SBXL.