Detroit startup’s app tracks behavior to help people manage disorders
Birdhouse is working to expand its mobile app to include a wide variety of disorders and chronic conditions -- everything from developmental disabilities to chronic illnesses.
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Open City celebrates 8 years of building Detroit’s small business community
Over the last eight years, Open City has helped create an informal community of Detroit entrepreneurs who help each other succeed. The ninth season of Open City kicks off Monday, Oct. 19, at Cliff Bell's.
Varnum moves into new office in downtown Detroit
The Varnum law firm quietly opened its newest office in downtown Detroit over the weekend, bringing another 20 jobs to the Motor City.
What will Detroit look like in the next 25-50 years?
If we think of the city as a platform, how can we make sure Detroit is ready for the next 25 or 50 years and beyond? A panel will discuss this and more at Bamboo Detroit on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m.
High-priced houses, new apartments, movie theaters, and more: September development news round-up
It's been another busy month for development news in the city of Detroit. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.
OST fills out downtown office as it launches IT staffing services
"It's a huge area of growth for us in Detroit and elsewhere," Mike Lomonaco, marketing manager for OST. "Southeast Michigan is where we see our greatest growth opportunity."
Detroit Venture Partners investment brings sneaker startup to Detroit
The 3-year-old startup's software platform serves as a Kelly Blue Book for the secondary sneaker market.
Detroit gets tough: Fitness culture on the rise in the city
In recent years, a handful of gyms have opened in Detroit, each offering a unique style of training while contributing to a growing fitness culture in the city.
Urban Science acquires AutoHook, moves staff from Ann Arbor to Ren Cen
Urban Science has added staff in downtown Detroit through organic growth. This fall it's adding some through acquisition.
10 Years of Change: Giving the downtown Y its due
Bold and forward-looking when it opened in December 2005, the Boll Family YMCA continues to lead by architectural example as the central business district burgeons around it.
