Detroit Talent

Detroit-based journalist lists ways people can support journalism

Journalism as an institution came under received intense criticism during the last election. Local journalist and former Model D contributor, Anna Clark, has advice for those who want to support journalism.

Jarret Schlaff
Boots with a mission: Detroit non-profit launches footwear line manufactured by local veterans

After months of wrangling designs and logistics, Schlaff and his line of multi-purpose urban utility boots, Boots on the Ground, will open its first round of pre-sales on Friday, Nov. 11—Veterans Day.

Garlin Gilchrist speaks at the Detroit Design Festival
Detroit Design Festival showcases city’s bright design future

The Detroit Design Festival wrapped up its third annual summit last month and, as expected, there were in-depth discussions about the power of design. But this year's iteration of the festival had special import. 

TechTown Detroit
TechTown awards ceremony to recognize excellence in entrepreneurship

The Salute! Awards, which takes place on October 13 at TechTown, will recognize standout entrepreneurs.

Members of "The Seen"
Detroit style: How some of Detroit’s fashion-makers define their city’s aesthetic

With the opening of several international-brand retail stores and news of the redevelopment of the Hudson's site, Detroit's fashion scene is once again in the spotlight. But as Muna Danish discovered, brands are much less important than style in Detroit. 

5 tips for growing a startup with Rocket Fiber’s Marc Hudson

Rocket Fiber co-founder Marc Hudson will be speaking at the next High Growth Happy Hour event. To encourage this sort of growth from other ventures, Hudson has shared five of his tips for growing an innovative startup in the city.

Meet Terryn Hall, Model D’s next On the Ground editor

Our next "On the Ground" series will take place in the Live6 neighborhood and we're excited to introduce the series' editor, Terryn Hall. 

Kresge Mayor's Fellow Diana Flora
Open data: How access to public data is growing in Detroit

For years, Detroiters had a hard time getting reliable data in a digestible format. But thanks to greater transparency from city government, and the work of a host of other companies and organizations, access to data has never been better. 

Diversity increases amongst downtown business owners

A recent article in the Detroit News details the increase in minority owned businesses downtown. But a few caveats remain. 

Asking the audience for prompts at Planet Ant
Planet Ant turns to crowdfunding to complete redevelopment of old Hamtramck banquet hall

The Planet Ant Theater, which showcases Metro Detroit's longest running improv show, has acquired a banquet hall kitty corner from its black box theater on Caniff Street, and is in the process of transforming it into Planet Ant Hall.

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