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Got Topnotch Engineers? SoulBrain Needs 'Em

Tom Murray Thursday, May 10, 2012
Allen Ibara of Northville's Soulbrain thinks the future of battery technology businesses is bright. For his company, $10 million in the next year bright. But as a CEO dedicated to building a Michigan firm that employs Michigan natives, Ibara is concerned that we're not producing enough first-rate electrical and chemical engineers to take advantage of this highly charged industry.

Michigan-made Ambassador: Achatz Pie Co.

Kim North Shine Thursday, May 10, 2012
In 19 years the Achatz Pie Co. has gone from family kitchen to farmer's market to over 100 grocery stores, including Whole Foods. But co-founder and co-owner Wendy Achatz is more than just an all-natural sweet treat peddler, she's an enthusiastic cheerleader for Michigan-made products.

Craftwork: Pursuing Passion To Make Things By Hand

Doug Trattner Thursday, May 10, 2012
Blame it on the recession or chalk it up to a growing subculture of people who prefer vinyl records to MP3s, but the trend toward creative entrepreneurship is real and rising. With a growing appreciation for authenticity, usually in the form of a handmade object with pedigree or a good story, folks have traded in their "day jobs" to pursue their passion for making things by hand.

FilterD

metromode staff Thursday, May 10, 2012
The College for Creative Studies student exhibition is a showcase of talent not to be missed. It's at the A. Alfred Taubman Center this Friday. Get all the artful details you need inside FilterD.

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