Michigan's nerdiest nerds and geekiest geeks to converge in Penguicon
Source: metromode, 2/28/2008
Nerd! Geeks! Techies! Oh My! They will be out in full force at the Penguicon convention in Troy in mid April. The brainfest will feature a multitude of science fiction and open source software exhibits that will make the geekiest science teacher drool.
Ypsilanti-based VGKids growing up, to go national
Source: Ann Arbor Business Review, 2/28/2008
Ok, so maybe James Marks isn't growing up, but his company is.
VGKids, an Ypsilanti-based screen printing business that has grown 150 percent in the last year, is dropping in on the West Coast.
You gotta start somewhere...
Source: Detroit Windsor International Film Festival, 2/27/2008
If you're thinking about breaking into the movies, what better place than an international film festival where you get to rub elbows with directors, actors, and the audience.
Detroit Renaissance, live and in your ear
Source: Detroit Renaissance, 2/21/2008
Dear readers, we know what you've been thinking. "If only... if only I could listen to Detroit Renaissance podcasts!" We're pleased to inform you that the wait is over. The series, hosted by Detroit Ren's very own Doug Rothwell, launched on Valentine's Day. Awww.
It's good salsa, y'all
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 2/21/2008
Ferndale's Garden Fresh Gourmet Inc. has been the metro area's best-kept non-secret for some time now, but the company's about to kick it up a notch.
Detroit to host creative summit
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 2/21/2008
Detroit is hosting the second International Creative Cities Summit in October, which has the potential to draw a thousand attendees daily.
U-M releases key consumer survey
Source: Ann Arbor Business Review, 2/21/2008
The American Customer Satisfaction Index, released today, examines the American consumer's relative happiness with buying things, and is complied, studied and analyzed by the University of Michigan and a handful of other organizations, including Ann Arbor's ForeSee Results.
Suburbs down, Birmingham up?
Source: The Atlantic, 2/21/2008
As the nation's population turns back toward downtowns, the country's suburbs may become the next ghettos, The Atlantic reports. Among the happy few likely to retain property values and viable populations? A little burg we like to call Birmingham.
U-M blogger named top by magazine
Source: Great Lakes IT Report, 2/14/2008
U.S. News and World Report has named a University of Michigan student's blog the been named "Best Alternative Media Outlet" in the magazine's college rankings.
Brodhead Armory eyed for renovation
Source: Detroit Free Press, 2/14/2008
A local development corporation has announced plans for a $20 million remod of the old Brodhead Armory, near Belle Isle. The historic building was vacated four years ago. The plans include a bowling, fitness and youth boxing club.
DIA ads highlight museum's delights
Source: The Detroit News, 2/14/2008
A series of new ads for the Detroit Institute of Arts, writes News columnist Laura Berman, provide a refreshing calmness amidst television advertising clutter - and make Detroiters proud to call it home.
Taubman profits up
Source: The Detroit Free Press, 2/14/2008
At least someone's making money. Profits and occupancy rates for Taubman Centers Inc., are up, according to numbers released this week by the real estate investment trust (read: they own a bunch of malls).
Detroiter provides Obama soundtrack
Source: metromode, 2/7/2008
What "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow" was for Bill Clinton, a song by a Detroit artist could be for Barack Obama.
Detroit's cool. Duh.
Source: The Detroit News, 2/7/2008
Stop the presses! Detroit is cool, it turns out. And if enough people move there, it could help the city.
Anybody wanna buy a mall?
Source: Oakland Business Review, 2/7/2008
If you're in the market for a mall, now's a good time to buy. Last year, Troy's Oakland Mall went on the block, netting a reported $1.5 million.