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Kate Roff

Kate Roff is an award-winning freelance writer and journalism educator, currently based out of Detroit. She is the managing editor of Metromode and Model D. Contact her at kroff@issuemediagroup.com

Kate Roff's Latest Articles

Incubator boosts tech startups in Sterling Heights

Since launching in 2011 in Sterling Heights, the Velocity Collaboration Center says it has created 221 high-tech jobs and generated more than $66 million in revenue. 

Photo Essay: “Sterling Frights” gets its spook on in re-opened Dodge Park

Metromode's Joe Powers was there to capture the fun at Sterling Heights' fifth annual Halloween event.

Q&A with Angie Lommen, leader at multinational defense and aerospace company BAE Systems

Angie Lommen role as program director at BAE Systems is only part of her impressive line-up of community committees and projects.

Students participate in a MADE automation class.
Utica Community Schools launch manufacturing and engineering career academy

The MADE academy will prepare students for employment in manufacturing, automation, design and engineering.

Automotive company and Iraqi refugees join forces to fill workplace gaps

When massive expansions left a gap in AGS Automotive's workforce, they joined with resettlement agencies to train and hire Iraqi refugees. We talk to three workers who have gone on to become an integral part of the company.

A playground in Sterling Heights' Dodge Park
Sterling Heights listed among top 10 places to raise a family

A new poll claims Sterling Heights is one of the best suburbs to raise a family in Metro Detroit because of its schools, parks, family events, and neighborhoods.

Largest Macomb Manufacturing Day breaks down barriers for students

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.

Donna Zobel, president and CEO of Myron Zucker
These four women are leading Sterling Heights’ manufacturing industry into a new era

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.

Nancy Mezza and her husband Joe have opened a winery in Sterling Heights
Neighborhood winery flourishes in industrial landscape

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.

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

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.

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