During World War II, Detroit became known as the Arsenal of Democracy based on the incredible efforts of automotive companies to step up and support the war effort with planes, tanks, and other equipment. Today, Michigan is quickly becoming known as the Arsenal of Health with well over six hundred companies, large and small, retooling and ramping
Below you will find resources and ideas to help educate and entertain your kids during school closures and shelter at home orders. They are divided by category, though many overlap. ART Share Their Creativity with the neighborhood. More people are walking around these days, and all of us can use a little motivation and cheer. Have the
Now, perhaps more than ever before, we need to be of service to one another. Here are some ways you can be of help. Donate Blood Volunteer
There are many interesting and enlightening projects to do with kids of all ages to help them understand more about the people who have come before them, changing times, how the government works, and ways to be an involved citizen. Here are some suggestions and resources. U.S. Census https://www.census.gov The U.S. Constitution mandates taking a count, or
Travel + Leisure magazine has recognized Detroit's Shinola Hotel on its 15th annual “It List”, which is a selection of the top new and renovated hotels in the entire world. The magazine’s March issue, on newsstands on Feb. 21, puts the Shinola Hotel on its list of North American properties alongside 23 other hotels.
Gaylord coffee house utilizing sustainably-sourced beans and served with eco-friendly products.
Personalized creations opened at 580 Forest Avenue in Plymouth features personalized, cups, bags, and plaques.
A super cool coffee shop called Anastasia And Katie's has opened up in Livonia. It is run by MI Work Matters, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. It is located at 19215 Merriman Rd.
GENERAL BUSINESS National Baylor New Venture Competition Cartier Women’s Initiative Education Business Plan Competition Global Startup Competition New Venture Championship Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge U.Pitch TCU Values & Ventures Competition Local Best of MichBusiness Awards Hatch Detroit Michigan Business Challenge Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Pitch-a-Dream Start Garden FOOD & RESTAURANTS James Beard Awards MLive Michigan’s Best
GENERAL MichBusiness (formerly Michigan Business & Professionals Association) In this community, businesses can interact and engage in any number of ways: online networking, digitally through the website, or in person at the MichBusiness Milestone Series events. Michigan Small Business Development Center With 11 regional centers and a state headquarters, this group offers expert assistance at no cost
There are a wide range of ways that individuals and businesses can secure funding in order to get a project off of the ground, or launch a new business. Regardless of which is chosen it is important to have stable finances and a detailed business plan before reaching out to other entities to ask for funding. Below
Los Tres Amigos, a group of Mexican restaurants based in the Lansing area, opened its most-recent restaurant in late December in downtown Northville. It is located at 144 Mary Alexander Court, just behind and a little east of the Town Square.
The Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation of Bloomfield Hills has bestowed a $20 Million gift upon Michigan Medicine to support the research and development of life-saving therapies at the university in collaboration with other institutions. Formerly known as the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS), Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
The popular pizza chain opened its first location in Downtown Detroit at 1565 Broadway.
The personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst College Towns & Cities in America and Ann Arbor holds the top spot for small college towns. WalletHub compared more than 400 U.S. cities based on 31 key indicators of academic, social and economic growth potential.
Sometimes eclipsed by the notoriety of neighboring Ann Arbor, another college town awaits your visit. Ypsilanti has a history and charm all its own. Home to Eastern Michigan University, it is a quiet town enlivened by youthful energy and marked by creativity that is uniquely Ypsi. The bevy of local artists, along with proprietor Janette Rook, are
Seafood bar opens in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood.
The spa offers facials, hair care, lash tinting and waxing services in Detroit.
Bloomberg named Ann Arbor America’s No. 3 tech hub, following only San Jose, CA, and Boulder, CO. Bloomberg scored cities on a 100-point scale, evaluating how many people have STEM jobs, science and engineering degrees, and advanced degrees. Ann Arbor received a 98.97 score, with 18.3% of the population holding an advanced degree, 15.5% holding a science
These days vehicles parts for vehicles come from all over the world, but that hasn't changed the fact that Michigan is still a global leader when it comes to assembling vehicles. To determine where a car was built, check the VIN (vehicle identification number) which can be found on the lower dashboard on the driver's side of
Michigan workers produce a tremendous amount of sport utility vehicles (SUV) and trucks each year. If you're looking to get a new vehicle that was made in American, look to its unique identification number, a.k.a. its VIN. The VIN can usually be found on the lower dashboard on the driver's side. If it starts with a 1,
Steakhouse with skyline views on the 72nd floor of the RenCen in Detroit.
Kristin Fair Combs was given the he 2019 Connector Award, from The Policy Circle, a national nonpartisan nonprofit 501(c)3 organization committed to advancing women’s leadership. The recognition is for her work to further civil conversation, civic engagement and community involvement. Kristin has helped eleven women to start their own Policy circles in Michigan, Ohio, and North Carolina.
Detour Media, producers of the popular Detour Detroit newsletter, is one of 108 news entities from around the world selected to receive support from Google as part of its GNI Innovation Challenge. The funding is designed to enable these news entities to develop sustainable business models by diversifying revenue streams and/or increasing audience engagement.
Michigan has once again received the top award in the nation from the U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program for fiscal year 2020. In its ninth year of receiving STEP funds, Michigan received the maximum amount of $900,000, representing a $100,000 increase from the previous year.
