DMCVB’s D-Rod will showcase Detroit as tourist destination
DMCVB has tapped Holly-based Detroit Muscle to build a custom hot rod, the D-Rod, to showcase Detroit's appeal as the Motor City and as a travel and leisure destination.
Southwest Detroit
United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area problems
United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO Michael Brennan discusses the agency's survey process that has led them to begin working on solving the region's major problems in three key areas: educational preparedness, economic stability and basic needs. He urges the region to work together in a collaborative manner to acieve success.
metromode: a voice for the new economy
Want to find out about High-tech biofuel innovation and super-creative designers in Detroit? Video game creators in Plymouth and biotissue research in Ann Arbor? The new economy is growing in Southeast Michigan, and metromode, a new sister publication to Model D, tells the story.
Windsor, Detroit leaders need to work together on economic issues
Columnist Jeff Sanford looks at Windsor's connectivity to the Detroit economy, which isn't always a good thing. But he sees bright spots, including the relationship between the mayors of Detroit and Windsor.
Detroit home sales increase, buck statewide trend
Homes sales in Detroit rose in 2006 despite a lagging market statewide.
Restaurant and bar development marches on despite some recent closings
Although the recent closures of Oslo and Currents have some downtown-watchers worried, there are plenty of other bar and restaurant developments underway - including Asian Village, Liquid Lounge in Brush Park and Gadjo Dilo in Corktown.
Immigration an economic boost to Southwest Detroit
Desite an overall crack-down on illegal immigration around the country, it is the influx of an estimated 20,000 Mexicans to Southwest Detroit that has fueled its revitalization. The development of a Mexicantown Welcome Center and Mercado will celebrate that - right at the border.
Ann Arbor News encourages regional cooperation
The Ann Arbor News urges its readers to support Detroit Renaissance's "Road to Renaissance" by thinking regionally and supporting Detroit's existing amenities.
