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Amy Whitesall

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Ann Arbor Represents

The Information Age mantra has been that you can work from anywhere. Talent agency Fleming Artists is proof positive that even Ann Arbor can compete with the likes of L.A. and New York to attract A-list clients. Representing everyone from Ani DiFranco and folkie Tom Paxton to Jeff Daniels and pop dance rockers My Dear Disco, Fleming has been looking after world-class musicians for almost 30 years.

Chicks With Sticks

At hockey rinks around Ann Arbor, "You shoot like my mom," is not necessarily an insult. Scores of local women are tossing their figure skates aside, shredding ice and aiming to put their own 'bisquit in the basket.' Alaska's got nothing on SE Michigan when it comes to hockey moms.

Ghostly International

From Halo to Hummer, Ann Arbor-based Ghostly International may be musical tastemakers to the world but founder Sam Valenti IV is really just preserving his legacy as the cool neighborhood record-store guy.

From Scratch: BOARDSPORT

You call that a rail? White Lake-based BOARDSPORT Terrain Design is raising the bar for snowboard terrain parks in the Midwest. From Scratch turns the spotlight on SE Michigan's newest and most dynamic entrepeneurs.

The Art Of Community Building

Albert and Mitsie Scaglione have not only built Park West Gallery into an art-dealing giant, they’ve used the Southfield gallery to promote Metro Detroit and strengthen their community.

From Plot To Plate: SE Michigan’s Urban Gardens

From fresh veggies to healthier neighborhoods; SE Michigan's communities are learning that when it comes to the benefits of community gardens, food is just the beginning.

A Cool Commute

Scooter commuter? Smart driver? Maybe you just like the idea of having fun while treading lightly on the planet. Meet transportation that's good for you, and tasty too!

Accent Reduction Institute

Judy Ravin has helped people speak clearly for 15 years, but her accent reduction business is booming as the world gets smaller and the workforce gets more diverse.

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