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Development News Strand Theatre. Photo by Doug Coombe. Community Development

Private events space takes shape at Flagstar Strand Theatre in downtown Pontiac

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 16, 2020
 Known internally as The Mezz, theater officials are leaning toward naming the space the 2nd at Strand.
Innovation News Cyber technology, Sterling Heights Technology and Innovation

Macomb cyber security event to boost business awareness

Kate RoffThursday, January 16, 2020
Ransomware, phishing scams and email hacking are just some of the threats both big and small Michigan businesses face online. This month a panel of experts will teach Macomb businesses how to better protect themselves from dangers of cyber attacks.
Feature Story Designers and entrepreneurs are working to make Detroit a fashion hub.

Designers, nonprofits and entrepreneurs work to make Detroit a fashion hub

Erin Marie MillerWednesday, January 15, 2020

As volatility threatens to disrupt the global fashion industry, could Detroit’s manufacturing history make it the apparel hub of the future? Industry experts weigh in about the city’s skilled workforce and entrepreneurial spirit.

Feature Story Photo via Creative Commons Healthy Communities

From Port Huron to South Haven: How the Great Lake to Lake Trail links up Metro Detroit communities

Allison Torres BurtkaThursday, January 9, 2020
It may be frigid outside, but plenty of Metro Detroiters are still getting out on their local trails frequently. What they may not know is that some trails stretch all the way across the state.
Feature Story Fordson High School in Dearborn Kids and Education

Diversity is a daily conversation in Dearborn schools

Claire CharltonThursday, January 9, 2020
Faculty and staff at Dearborn Schools believe students learn to be stronger, more resilient, and more open-minded through an understanding of the diversity they encounter on a daily basis. That’s why they make inclusion a frequent topic of discussion.
Community Development

2020 vision: What we're looking forward to in Metro Detroit

Thursday, January 9, 2020
Here's what some Metromode readers and newsmakers are looking forward to in 2020 and beyond.
Entrepreneurship

Ribbon cutting planned for Livonia coffee shop dedicated to hiring those with disabilities

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 9, 2020
A shopping center at a busy intersection in Livonia. There’s a party store. A take-out restaurant that specializes in pasties. That’s about as Michigan as it gets, right there.
Innovation News Michael Melling, Sterling Hieghts Technology and Innovation

Virtual reality course launches in Sterling Heights

Kate RoffThursday, January 9, 2020
A new course at the Velocity Hub in Sterling Heights is adding "stackable skills" to students' virtual reality toolboxes.
Feature Story Courtesy photo Arts and Culture

9 best spots to brunch in Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnTuesday, December 31, 2019
To help you cut down your Yelp-browsing time this Sunday, we've put together this list of nine of the best brunch destinations from across the metro area. We'll see you in line.
Partner Content Community members explore Ecorse Creek. Photo by Quentin Rodriguez Economic Development

City of Ecorse embarks on effort to reclaim waterfront assets for recreation potential

Metromode Partner ContentThursday, December 19, 2019
The City of Ecorse may not be known for its waterfront assets. But it's leading a growing movement to change how the city and its neighbors view their 'blue' recreation and economic development potential.
Feature Story Road diet on Royal Oak's Main Street. Community Development

Here's how road diets have transformed Metro Detroit – and where they're going next

Patrick DunnThursday, December 19, 2019
While the concept of reducing car lanes once drew more ire, that's changed just in the last five years across Metro Detroit. Here's how.
Feature Story Dearborn Open City discussion. Entrepreneurship

RECAP: Dearborn Open City -- Shop Local

Metromode StaffThursday, December 19, 2019
This event was the finale of a 3-part Open City Dearborn series that aimed to shine a spotlight on Dearborn's unique community of entrepreneurs and the influx of new businesses looking to set up shop in the area.
Development News Lakeside Mall enterance Economic Development

Michigan's largest mall sells for $26m, plans for mixed development

Kate RoffThursday, December 19, 2019
Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights has been bought by a Florida-based group for $26.5 million and pegged for redevelopment that includes more than just retail spaces.
Development News Photo courtesy La Mesa Street Food. Arts and Culture

Mexican streetfood restaurant to open in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 19, 2019
Fans of downtown Farmington’s dining and nightlife scene are most likely fans of the Azar brothers, whether they know it or not.
Development News Photo courtesy LTU Technology and Innovation

$500K industrial engineering lab opens on LTU campus

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 19, 2019
Filling the talent pipeline in careers like industrial engineering and advanced manufacturing remains at the top of many a Michigan manufacturer's mind these days, including leaders in both academia and industry.
Innovation News Velocity Hub of the Michigan Cyber Range Technology and Innovation

New training arms teachers with cybersecurity knowledge

Kate RoffThursday, December 19, 2019
Teachers in Macomb County are shoring up their online know-how with a new training course in cybersecurity.
Feature Story Gov. Whitmer announces the 2020 Michigan Mobility Challenge at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Technology and Innovation

Here are the autonomous vehicle services you can hail during this year's Detroit auto show

MJ GalbraithWednesday, December 18, 2019
Five companies have been selected to offer autonomous vehicle services to the public during the show as part of the $5.4 million NAIAS 2020 Michigan Mobility Challenge. 
Feature Story Patrick Rouse is the director at Macomb Community College and knows the value of continued education. Community Development

Training lean, keen, thinking machines: Q&A with Patrick Rouse

Kate RoffThursday, December 12, 2019
MCC director Patrick Rouse believes you're never too old to learn. He and his team have joined forces with Sterling Heights to train city staff in efficiency and problem solving. Here, he shares his insights on how attitudes towards continuing education is changing and what this new initiative is doing on the ground.
In The News Systematic Manufacturing Economic Development

Michigan manufacturing company in top 100 for fastest growth

Kate RoffThursday, December 12, 2019
A small business in Sterling Heights has been ranked in the top 15 of the nation's inner city companies, thanks to its growth rate of 380% over the past five years.
Feature Story Working on Ann Arbor's City Insights Platform. Community Development

How Ford's new City Solutions team is helping communities solve their mobility challenges

Patrick DunnWednesday, December 11, 2019
The City Solutions team is comprised of specialist mobility strategists who work directly with government and other local stakeholders in communities across the U.S.
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