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Mobility Moments Podcast: Aniela Kuzon, Ford City:One

The Ford City:One Challenge is engaging individuals and challenging entrepreneurs to spark positive mobility change in Detroit. We talked with Aniela Kuzon, founder and global lead for Ford City:One Innovation to learn about this program's impact in other cities in North America, and what we changes we can expect here in Detroit.

The Farmer's Hand closed down on June 30 and will reopen as Mink.
How the owners of Farmer’s Hand, Folk, and Marrow could change the Detroit restaurant industry

It seems that Nest Egg LLC and Backbone Hospitality could be the first women-owned venture of its kind not only in Detroit, but the state’s restaurant industry. 

Michigan Clear Ice from Bay City is served in bars in Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and Bay City.  
Michigan Clear Ice helps raise the bar for craft cocktails

Based in Bay City, company's artisan ice has made its way south to some of Detroit's top bars including The Kiesling, Two James Distillery, the Sugar House, and Motor City Casino.

Justin Tootla & Jennifer Jackson. Photo by Doug Coombe.
7 of Metro Detroit’s top chefs clue us in to their favorite local dish

We asked seven of Metro Detroit's top chefs to pick their favorite dish from a metro-area restaurant (other than their own, of course). Here’s what they told us.

The patio at Ottava Via
The 6 best places to eat and drink outside in Detroit

With warmer weather on the horizon, you need to take advantage of the season every chance you can get. So here are Model D's favorite places to eat and drink outdoors. 

April Boyle, executive director of Build Institute
Business support organization the Build Institute expands to old Tigers site

Build also launched a Patronicity crowdfunding campaign with support from the MEDC to raise $50,000 for buildout of the space. 

Exterior of the IBEW Local 58 hall
IBEW Local 58 is making zero net energy happen at its Detroit headquarters

When the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers decided to modernize its Corktown Detroit union hall four years ago, it pulled out all the stops to transform it into the biggest Zero Net Energy building in the state.

Rendering of renovated Michigan Central Station
Negotiations over benefits between Corktown Neighborhood Advisory Council and Ford near conclusion

Many are paying attention talks between Ford Motor Company, which recently purchased Michigan Central Station, and the group of residents and stakeholders tasked with negotiating benefits over the building's redevelopment.

Rendering of renovated Michigan Central Station
News roundup: Ford purchases Michigan Central Station

There's been so much coverage about the sale of Michigan Central Station to Ford Motor Company that it's been difficult keep up. We've got you covered with a news roundup about the most important information you need to know.

Meta Physica hosts grand opening celebration in Corktown with preview of its raw juice bar

Meta Physica Wellness Center in Corktown is offering the community a sneak preview of its raw juice bar on Tuesday, March 20, during its grand opening celebration.

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