Michigan sees a boost in innovation activity
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 8/28/2008
Ah, the sweet smell of innovation. There's nothing like it, except maybe bacon. And, well, here in Michigan, it's all you can smell lately - innovation, not bacon. A study out of UM-Dearborn has seen an increase in innovation activity in the state.
Videos planned to promote Ferndale
Source: Daily Tribune, 8/28/2008
Ferndale will be releasing videos available on the city's web site that will promote it in ways that print can't.
Local produce does a body good... the economy, too
Source: Observer & Eccentric, 8/28/2008
Observer & EccentricWhy go to the Royal Oak Farmer's Market? (Or any farmer's market for
that matter?) Well, it'll do your body some good, as well as the
economy.
The most bang for your buck: Detroit sports style
Source: Forbes Magazine, 8/28/2008
Forbes Magazine isn't always kind to Detroit. However, in this case,
they give the city props. In another one of their lists - America's
Worst Cities To Be A Sports Fan - Detroit gets a nod instead of a slap.
Ferndale unveils master plan for future
Source: Mirror Newspapers, 8/21/2008
Ferndale has a master plan. It calls for the transformation of the Livernois
Corridor into a hub for art and design. They want more public transit, as well as
more environmentally friendly redevelopment. The plan also looks to curb
population loss, bring in bike racks, and develop the Hilton Corridor.
Area hotels fill up with movie crews
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 8/21/2008
It just keeps getting better for Southeast Michigan when it comes to
its newfound film industry. Not only are dozens up projects coming to
the state, if not already filming here, but local area hotels are
filing up with movie crews.