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Feature Story Denise Smith Kids and Education

Hope Starts Here: Denise Smith shares why early education matters

Sarah WilliamsThursday, September 22, 2022
"The real-life impact that a quality early childhood education has on every aspect of all our lives – even if we’re not parents or grandparents becomes apparent when you compare children who’ve been afforded high-quality early experiences and those who have not," says Denise Smith, implementation director for Hope Starts Here Detroit Early Childhood Partnership. "The adults who end up working in every aspect of our society—their early starts shape how they show up in those roles."
Partner Content Wayne State University chemical engineering student Renee O’Neill Second Wave - MichiganTechnology and Innovation

Mi STEM Forward Program Leads the Way for Student Success

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 22, 2022
Michigan is leading the way in diverse mobility technologies. The University Research Corridor is an alliance of the state’s three leading research institutions, dedicated to driving the regional economy. Through the Michigan STEM Forward program, students are connecting with STEM-focused internships at some of the state’s leading innovative companies.   
Feature Story General Dynamics Land Systems' headquarters in Sterling Heights. Economic Development

Macomb sees boost in emerging high-growth jobs for young professionals

Sarah GudenauThursday, September 22, 2022
Positioning itself at the forefront of the automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare industries, Macomb County saw 76,000 unique job postings over the last year. The median advertised salary was $18.03 per hour — up more than 15% since 2019. Here are some high-growth roles to keep an eye on in the area. 
Development News X Arts and Culture

High art: New Pride-inspired mural unveiled in downtown Ferndale

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 22, 2022
“For them to hire me for this specific project and give me free rein on design, it not only shows their trust in my process, but it also shows their openness to having a queer artist freely express themselves without restrictions on something that is not only personal to me but also to many others in Ferndale and beyond,” says artist Joey Salamon.
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Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.
Feature Story Kiana Wenzell holds the audience captive at the "Building a Lasting Legacy" exhibit. Economic Development

United by Design: Gucci Changemakers exhibit focused on young designers, social change

Erin Marie MillerThursday, September 15, 2022
To celebrate the 12th annual Detroit Month of Design, we caught up with some of the creative forces from last weekend’s MOCAD exhibition to learn about the Gucci Changemakers — and how young designers are using art to make a difference from Detroit to Los Angeles.
Development News The Buddhist Meditation Center in Sterling Heights. Arts and Culture

An expanded Thai Street Food Festival returns to Sterling Heights with food, performances, and more

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 15, 2022
“It's a time where it’s not just for us to get together, but also to share who we are with the public,” says Dr. Su McKeithen-Polish, a community leader with the Thai American Association of Michigan.
Development News X Arts and Culture

Epiphany Studios celebrates 2,600 sq. ft. expansion in Pontiac

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 15, 2022
“I was fortunate enough to win a giant project for the Oregon Supreme Court House in Salem, Oregon. It's a 32-foot-by-32-foot artwork comprised of over 2,000 pieces. And I'm building that right now in the new space,” says April Wagner, owner of Epiphany Studios.
Feature Story Covid Moms Group Kids and Education

Metromode to launch new series covering early education and child care issues in Southeast Michigan

Sarah WilliamsWednesday, September 14, 2022
In partnership with Model D and the Southeast Michigan Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, we're spending the next two months exploring the state of early education and childhood care in our region. We'll be reporting on what parents and providers are experiencing right now, what’s working and what’s not, and who is uncovering solutions. 
Feature Story Dot's Candy Bar Arts and Culture

Food entrepreneurs across Michigan vie for top honors in new snack contest

Beth McKennaThursday, September 8, 2022
Have you tried the Berry Summer Cakewich at Dearborn's Wani Cakes? What about Bloomfield Hills' creation Live Crispy snacks? Or Birmingham's Why Bars? Twenty finalists will compete in the inaugural MI New Favorite Snack contest where the public is invited to sample amazing snacks and vote for People’s Choice award.
Development News “We bring a lot of industry experience, as well as an obsessive team as far as research and development goes,” says Ground Control co-owner James McLaughlan. Entrepreneurship

We have liftoff: Ground Control Coffee Roasters opens in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 8, 2022
Good news for those following the development of downtown Farmington’s burgeoning coffee culture.
Development News Executive chef and owner Chad Ryan uses his grandmother’s sauce recipe for his Mama Cookin’ Papa Eatin’ pizza. Entrepreneurship

After 26 years in the business, restaurant industry vet celebrates opening their own pizzeria

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 8, 2022
“I’ve spent 26 years in this business and finally took a chance and said that I’m gonna do this,” says Chad Ryan, who recently opened a pizzeria in Sterling Heights.
Development News The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. Kids and Education

Detroit Zoological Society to co-lead new center for bringing equity to STEM education

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 8, 2022
“We are still in the beginning stages of this project, but we are ready to begin and use this opportunity to make substantial, lasting change in the ISL field,” says Diane Miller, DZS vice president of educational programming and co-principal investigator for the NSF grant.
Feature Story American Indian Health and Services held its annual Pow Wow and health fair this week at Romanowski. Community Development

PHOTOS: "Pow wow in the D" returns

Rosa María ZamarrónTuesday, September 6, 2022
American Indian Health and Family Services is set to break ground on a new facility this year to serve Detroit’s urban Native community. The group held its annual powwow recently, after a two-year hiatus, at Romanowski Park in Southwest Detroit. Rosa María Zamarrón was there to capture the vibrant scene.  
Feature Story X Economic Development

See how the redevelopment of this historic Farmington bank turned out — and why it matters

MJ GalbraithTuesday, August 30, 2022
“Fifteen years from now, we’ll look back at some of the times when we wanted to pull our hair out and we’re going to say that it was all worth it. Because this thing is going to stand forever,” says Alex Kocoves, CEO of GLP Financial Group.
Development News Four bicycles — two adult bikes and two children’s bikes — are now available for check-out at the library. Community Development

New program allows patrons to check out a bike from the Sterling Heights Library

MJ GalbraithTuesday, August 30, 2022
“We want to expand what people think a library can provide,” says Amanda Itria, public relations and programs coordinator for the Sterling Heights Public Library.
Feature Story Mt Clemens, Social district Economic Development

What makes a good social district? 4 case studies in Macomb County

Sarah GudenauThursday, August 18, 2022
The state legalized social district areas in 2020 to reinvigorate businesses and so Michiganders could enjoy their summers outside safely. Some are here to stay. Here are four to check out in Macomb County, and the lessons city leaders learned during their creation.
Feature Story Alive in Detroit, film, Shiraz Ahmed Healthy Communities

"Alive in Detroit": Health care documentary to shed light on a complex system, through storytelling

Kahn Santori DavisonThursday, August 18, 2022
“A lot of people don’t know how to tell their stories, they don’t know what to ask for," says filmmaker Shiraz Ahmed of the current Detroit health care system. "I want to show people that it can be broken down, in a way that relates to your actual life.”
Development News Historic downtown Franklin. Community Development

Street party in historic Franklin to celebrate recent downtown development

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 18, 2022
“This year, we celebrate a downtown with no vacant storefronts, a completed construction effort, and a walkable downtown, with sidewalks extending from 13 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road,” says Lisa Dunn, Main Street Franklin board chair.
Development News Velocity Center in Sterling Heights. Technology and Innovation

Underutilized tax credit is topic of the day at this upcoming Lunch & Learn in Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 18, 2022
“The Research Tax Credit is a very underutilized asset that not many businesses make use of, either because they’re unaware of the tax credit altogether or they don’t think that they’ll qualify,” says Dan Osterland, business development manager for DST Advisory Group. “We’re trying to educate these businesses that they are very likely to be eligible.”
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