Features

Arts and Culture

Casual dining restaurant nears opening date in downtown Birmingham

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 18, 2018

Hazel, Ravines and Downtown is on track to open by the end of the month.

Healthy Communities

Oakland County community health clinics to receive millions in grant dollars

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 18, 2018

Easterseals is celebrating its selection as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The designation means $4 million in additional funding.

Kids and Education

Madison Heights shelving company awards business scholarships to college students

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 18, 2018

A Madison Heights-based shelving company is helping college students continue their education.

Sustainability

Summit: Computerized stormwater infrastructure could save region hundreds of millions of dollars

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 18, 2018

The sixth annual Regional Stormwater Summit came and went recently. The takeaway? Money. Lots of it.

Economic Development

Innovate Mound connects infrastructure for more efficient, friendlier travel

MJ GalbraithWednesday, October 17, 2018

Innovate Mound will transform the busy road into a high-performance thoroughfare, incorporating technology to improve infrastructure. Find out why this development is so important.

In The News

Technology and Innovation

Women in manufacturing leadership: An On the Ground Sterling Heights panel discussion

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

As part of On the Ground series Sterling Heights, Metromode will be hosting a panel discussion featuring female leaders in manufacturing. Three women leaders will be talking about their experience in the manufacturing field, opportunities available for women today, and what the future holds for women in this field.

Economic Development

Water trails open up development in Metro Detroit’s waterfront communities

Micah WalkerTuesday, October 16, 2018

Metromode's Micah Walker visits Auburn Hills, New Baltimore, and Wyandotte to find out how these three communities are using waterways to spark economic development.

Donna Zobel, president and CEO of Myron Zucker

Technology and Innovation

These four women are leading Sterling Heights' manufacturing industry into a new era

Kate RoffThursday, October 11, 2018

Interested in knowing more about women in manufacturing leadership? Join Metromode for a public panel discussion at Velocity, Sterling Heights, on October 25, 6 pm - 8 pm. RSVP for this important event here.

Economic Development

Co-working spaces thrive in Oakland County

Melissa AndersThursday, October 11, 2018

Across Oakland County, a diverse array of Metro Detroiters are using co-working spaces to get the job done. Lawyers, marketing agencies, engineers--even an acupuncturist—have set up shop in shared workspaces.

The 2018 LTU President's Symposium will gather industry experts to talk about tomorrow's mobility innovations happening today.

Technology and Innovation

Mobility experts gather for Lawrence Tech President's Symposium

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 11, 2018

Lawrence Tech will host Michigan mobility experts to talk "Accessibility, Mobility and Connectivity: The Edge of Future Transportation Systems" in annual President's Symposium.

Transportation

Mobility-era automotive success builds on Detroit region’s manufacturing strengths

Sarah RiggThursday, October 11, 2018

As Detroit celebrates a century of automotive manufacturing, it stands poised to address future mobility with an established talent and manufacturing infrastructure. We consider what lies ahead.

Community Development

Awards, ribbon-cuttings, and recognition: Southfield's planning department on a roll

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 11, 2018

Northland Mall is just the start of Southfield's ambitious plans to better its community.

Technology and Innovation

Largest Macomb Manufacturing Day breaks down barriers for students

Kate RoffThursday, October 11, 2018

Alyssa Stackpoole is one former student who has gone full-circle with Macomb County's Manufacturing Day, from touring facilities in the industry to gaining employment and now hosting her own tours.

Technology and Innovation

Out of state circuit court celebrates going paperless thanks to local company

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 11, 2018

ImageSoft provides paperless document and process management solutions to a variety of industries, though its focus is on the courts.

Technology and Innovation

LTU professor puts community mapping into the hands of the people with mobile mapping cart

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 11, 2018

This mapping project makes the community members themselves the true leaders.

Technology and Innovation

Mobility Week Detroit is coming in October—find out what's happening

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 4, 2018

October 7-12 is Mobility Week Detroit. Find out what's going on and plan to attend and learn more about how the Detroit region is championing next generation mobility.

Economic Development

How Sterling Heights plans to keep Lakeside Mall ahead of retail decline

Kate RoffThursday, October 4, 2018

Two new concept designs for turning the retail hub into a mixed-use center have been put to the public in a bid to stay ahead of a decline in brick-and-mortar retail.

Nancy Mezza and her husband Joe have opened a winery in Sterling Heights

Entrepreneurship

Neighborhood winery flourishes in industrial landscape

Kate RoffThursday, October 4, 2018

Joe and Nancy Mezza found a niche market when they opened their tasting room and wine-making supply business, Buon Amici, in an industrial neighborhood in Sterling Heights.

Community Development

Dearborn to create economic development roundtable and multi-modal transit plan

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 4, 2018

The mayor was inspired by successful roundtables in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo.