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Detroit Revitalization Fellow: Owiso Makuku

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, April 30, 2013
With experience in the Dominican Republic with the Peace Corps, and in various jobs in New York, Boston and Burlington, Vermont, Owiso Makuku comes ready to make a difference in Detroit. Jay Walljasper shows us why. 

Detroit Revitalization Fellow: John Corcoran

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, April 09, 2013
From New Jersey, with stops at Cal-Berkely and Georgetown, John Corcoran now serves as manager of real estate projects for TechTown Detroit. He's here because of WSU's Detroit Revitalization Fellows program. Jay Walljasper has the profile.

Model D TV: Growing company Shinola

DETROIT LIVES! Monday, March 18, 2013
This high-flying company has 20 employees for watch assembly, and its bicycle division expects to produce 2,000 bikes each year. Shinola has an impressive one-two punch. DETROIT LIVES! shows us how it's all done in this video.

Gazelles Roam Creative Corridor

Jon Zemke Tuesday, March 05, 2013
In the last few years, there has been a visible influx of creatively based, high growth businesses opening in, moving to or setting up an office in the greater downtown Detroit area. Jon Zemke tracks the exciting progress in this special report.

Q&A: Matthew Clayson of Detroit Creative Corridor Center

Jon Zemke Tuesday, March 05, 2013
He knows as much about fast companies and creative talent as anyone in town, so Jon Zemke gave Matt Clayson a call for a quick Q&A about "Gazelles" jumping into the local entrepreneurial landscape. Take it away, guys.

Time is on their side: Shinola manufactures instant vintage

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, January 29, 2013
This unique New Center company has 20 employees for watch assembly, and its bicycle division expects to produce 2,000 bikes annually. Leather goods will also be produced. Dennis Archambault gets the grand tour. 

From us to you: Our holiday shopping guide

Model D staff Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Hark! 'Tis the season to show your loved ones just how much you care. 'Tis also a great time to show some city love by spending your dollars locally. We came up with a list of some cool retailers where your love will go a long way.

Talk of the TechTown

Curtis Johnson Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Detroit is home to the third highest concentration of design professionals in the U.S., seemingly attracts entrepreneurs by the minute and has one of the best platforms for turning ideas into companies. Curtis Johnson tells us why TechTown is one of the catalysts for this growth.

Detroit Restaurant Week: We're giving away $50 gift certificates

Model D staff Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Organizers from Paxahau Productions and Model D are once again combining on a Detroit Restaurant Week promotion that is simply too fine to ignore.

Detroit Design on a grand scale

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, September 18, 2012
In only its second year, the Detroit Design Festival has become one of the city's top must-see, must-do happenings. That sounds great, but organizers Matt Clayson and Melinda Anderson tell Walter Wasacz its longterm potential is even greater.

Model D TV: Innovation in education speaker series recapped

Walter Wasacz & Tony Eggert Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Students, teachers, administrators, and Model D partners from foundations and media jammed into Youthville for our speaker series on innovation in education. Walter Wasacz took the notes, Tony Eggert and Marvin Shaouni the pictures. 

First class: Creating jobs across Workforce Intelligence Network

Jon Zemke Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Recent graduates of the IT in the D training program are ready to hit the ground running developing sofware and exploring entrepreneurship possibilities. Jon Zemke made it to the ceremony and came back with some tasty testimonials.

Detroit music scene speaker series recapped

Leah Johnson & Claire Nelson Tuesday, July 31, 2012
We had a great discussion about Detroit music last summer, but by all accounts last week's talk at beautiful New Center Park was even more stimulating. Leah Johnson and Claire Nelson took note of the lyrical conversation. 

Model D Speaker Series: Innovation in Education

Model D staff Tuesday, July 31, 2012
As students and teachers get ready to go back to school, let's talk about education in Detroit. What programs are leading to greater academic success for Detroit's children? Come to our next speaker series event tomorrow, Wednesday Aug. 29.

Model D Speaker Series: Detroit's Music Scene

Model D staff Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Last summer's speaker series on Detroit music rocked. This year's event is Thursday at New Center Park and promises to be even better. Register now. 
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