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Put Your Money Where Your Art Is
Some neo-realism with your money market account? How about fairy dust with that root canal? Local businesses are partnering with artists to help sculpt an identity that stands out against a landscape littered with cookie-cutter chainstores.
The World At Our Doorstep
It's a small world after all. As Southeast Michigan plugs into the global marketplace, it finds a world of investors, partners and corporations interested in setting up shop here.
Restaurant brings tase of India, style of London, to Rochester
Hamtramck resident Qureshi Akkas Hussain has opened Golden Gate Indian Cuisine in downtown Rochester. Hussain has worked in top restaurants in the Detroit area, New York City and London.
Wayne County Land Bank plans 3 developments in Detroit, 1 in Highland Park
The Wayne County Land Bank has acquired six vacant parcels - three of which are in Detroit and one that is in Highland Park - and plans to redevelopment them with the assistance of property tax breaks.
Strategic Staffing Solutions recognized for commitment to diversity
Detroit-based IT staffing firm Strategic Staffing Solutions has been named to the Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row by DiversityBusiness.com.
Compuware named in top 50 for black MBAs
Detroit-based Compuware made Black MBA magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Black MBAs to Work" for the second year in a row.
Partnership created between Plymouth-Canton and Chinese high schools
Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.
Detroit’s West Riverfront redevelopment effort secures key piece of land
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has purchased 22 acres of land key to their plans for the West Riverfront from the Detroit Free Press.
Put Your Money Where Your Art Is
Some neo-realism with your money market account? How about fairy dust with that root canal? Local businesses are partnering with artists to help sculpt an identity that stands out against a landscape littered with cookie-cutter chainstores.
The World At Our Doorstep
It's a small world after all. As Southeast Michigan plugs into the global marketplace, it finds a world of investors, partners and corporations interested in setting up shop here.
Restaurant brings tase of India, style of London, to Rochester
Hamtramck resident Qureshi Akkas Hussain has opened Golden Gate Indian Cuisine in downtown Rochester. Hussain has worked in top restaurants in the Detroit area, New York City and London.
Wayne County Land Bank plans 3 developments in Detroit, 1 in Highland Park
The Wayne County Land Bank has acquired six vacant parcels - three of which are in Detroit and one that is in Highland Park - and plans to redevelopment them with the assistance of property tax breaks.
Strategic Staffing Solutions recognized for commitment to diversity
Detroit-based IT staffing firm Strategic Staffing Solutions has been named to the Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row by DiversityBusiness.com.
Compuware named in top 50 for black MBAs
Detroit-based Compuware made Black MBA magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Black MBAs to Work" for the second year in a row.
Partnership created between Plymouth-Canton and Chinese high schools
Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.
Detroit’s West Riverfront redevelopment effort secures key piece of land
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has purchased 22 acres of land key to their plans for the West Riverfront from the Detroit Free Press.
