The inalienable right to have furniture designed the way you want it. That's what Kerry And Bryce Moore are after. But that's not all that's behind their "Design Democracy" movement. The owners of Context Furniture intend to revolutionize Michigan's entire approach to manufacturing. (more >)

Jokingly referred to as the 'Michigan Mafia', book printers like Edward Brothers, McNaughton And Gunn, and a veritable bookshelf of other binding, printing and publishing companies bring millions of dollars and well over a thousand jobs to Washtenaw County. Whether it's Harry Potter, college text books, or U-M's partnership with Google's book digitization project, it's clear that the last chapter in Ann Arbor's publishing history has yet to be written. (more >)

Sarah Lurtz and Sarah Lapinski (affectionately known as "The Sarahs") are our guest bloggers this week. They are the owners and designers of a local independent clothing label called WOUND Menswear.  They both reside in Detroit proper and enjoy advocating for the city's revival.
 
Check back here each weekday to read their thoughts on the fashion, starting a business and the state of manufacturing.  (more >)

Pavan Muzumdar is our guest blogger this week. Pavan is the CEO of MV Software Company and a coach for the Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest business plan competition.

Check back here every weekday to read Pavan's thoughts about competing in the global marketplace.  (more >)

Paris. Milan. Detroit? Local menswear mavens, Sarah Lurtz and Sarah Lapinski (of Wound fashion designs) dream of turning their DIY sewing factory into Detroit's premiere clothing manufacturer.

From Scratch puts the spotlight on individuals and companies in SE Michigan that are building their businesses from the ground up. They are true pioneers in the new economy, reinventing the state's identity and laying the foundation for Michigan's future. (more >)

Sarah Lurtz and Sarah Lapinski (affectionately known as "The Sarahs") are our guest bloggers this week. They are the owners and designers of a local independent clothing label called WOUND Menswear.  They both reside in Detroit proper and enjoy advocating for the city's revival.
 
Check back here each weekday to read their thoughts on the fashion, starting a business and the state of manufacturing.  (more >)