10 lessons about scaling your business from our #HighGrowthHappyHour
Last year, Southeast Michigan Startup began telling the story of high growth companies in Metro Detroit. Here are our 10 favorite lessons from those #HighGrowthHappyHouse meet-ups.
Amanda Lewan's Latest Articles
4 ideas for future-proofing Detroit
Between new businesses and residents moving downtown and improvements to city services, there is plenty of opportunity to make the future better for all Detroiters. Here are four ideas for "future-proofing" the city that came out of a panel discussion last week at Bamboo Detroit.
10 essential networks for Detroit creatives
Whatever role you play in the creative economy, an abundance of local creative networks and resources exists to support you. Here are 10 especially good ones.
Jenny Lee and Allied Media Projects empower Detroit’s independent media makers
Jenny Lee is the executive director of Allied Media Projects, an organization that provides media and technology tools to support Detroiters who are working towards a more just, creative, collaborative city. Amanda Lewan of Urban Innovation Exchange has this profile.
Inclusive crowdfunding: Andrea Perkins and Benevolent
Amanda Lewan of Urban Innovation Exchange writes about how Andrea Perkins and Benevolent Detroit are connecting low-income Detroiters with resources through a unique crowdfunding platform.
UIX: Khalilah Gaston and Vanguard CDC
The Vanguard mission is to lead the revitalization of the physical, social, and economic fabric of Detroit's North End, and to expand the possibilities for the neighborhood after decades of disinvestment. Amanda Lewan takes a closer look.
UIX: Alessandra Carreon and Better Block Detroit
This is an effort to raise awareness of complete streets, placemaking methods, and the potential for healthy, vibrant neighborhoods in the city. Amanda Lewan introduces us to Alessandra Carreon and Better Block Detroit.
UIX: Detroit Collaborative Design Center
The Detroit Collaborative Design Center celebrates 20 years of architectural vision and execution Feb. 5 at the Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library in the Cultural Center. More info and RSVP here.
UIX: Jay Rayford and Social Sushi
Co-founder of catering company Social Sushi and the online promotions site repyourcity.com, Jay Rayford has built up a loyal following for both projects. Amanda Lewan has the profile for the Urban Innovation Exchange.
UIX: Greg Willerer and Brother Nature Produce
An urban farm in Corktown thats sells locally-grown herbs, greens, and produce at local farmers' markets and through their CSA program. You can also find Brother Nature Produce on menus of area restaurants that support the local foods movement.
