Detroit automakers and Silicon Valley app-makers increase collaboration
Detroit is teaching Silicon Valley a thing or two about technology in the arena it knows best: cars.
Detroit Talent
Success beyond startup: Walker-Miller invests in energy, diversity
By definition, startups have to start somewhere. But in order to really gain traction, small businesses must reach “second level” to create jobs and contribute to the economy on a bigger scale. Carla Walker-Miller, president and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services, talks about how to make this leap, and why “leaning out” is so important for growth and diversity.
Next High Growth Happy Hour focuses on real estate
There's an opportunity to hear from two fast growing, local real-estate startups at the next High Growth Happy Hour on August 3 in Detroit’s North End neighborhood.
DC3 launches Detroit City of Design initiative
The Detroit Creative Corridor Center wants to help figure out how best to harness the Motor City's flair for design to improve its local economy. It's launching the Detroit City of Design initiative to make that happen.
Barbers and landscapers join forces to transform vacant city lots
The Buzz organizers have partnered local barbers and landscapers to creatively maintain overgrown vacant lots throughout the city.
Garment designer Sarah Ayers adds some chic to Detroit’s grit
Since opening her clothier business, William and Bonnie, two years ago, owner Sarah Ayers has created a niche for herself as Detroit's go-to seamstress and garment designer.
Forward Cities nominee discusses scholarship for “mapping the world”
Detroiter Jerry Paffendorf of Loveland Technologies received a scholarship to the Aspen Institute's Ideas Festival earlier this month.
Retail Boot Camp accepting applications for next session
Budding entrepreneurs hoping to learn more about how to open their own brick-and-mortar locations are in luck.
Emerging leaders convene to talk #solutionsjournalism
Metromode convened a group of emerging leaders to help advance solutions journalism on metro Detroit's most pressing issues. Here's what they had to say, and here's your opportunity to weigh in.
