MOLI View gets “Fashionably Detroit” in its take on Michigan designers. Sure, “Detroit isn’t necessarily the spot that leaps to mind when one is discussing the finer points of haute couture,” but talent and passion spread across the state.
There’s Midland’s Kristine Fergusson and her nod to Marie Antoinette, Saginaw’s Viper Apparel with the style of South Beach, and the revolutionary originals from Jill Robertson of Ferndale. [ Read more ]
Joe Minock is fed up.
As the founder of Accuget.com LLC, a small Web-based business in southeast Michigan, the 26-year-old says it’s time for Michigan to stop paying so much attention to the flailing auto industry and focus its attention instead on entrepreneurs and small business owners like himself. [ Read more ]
Mid Michigan Business Notebook reports of a teen job fair at Dow Diamond on March 26. Over 30 employers will descend on Midland, offering positions to people ages 16-19 in volunteer centers, construction, the service industry and more. A great way for teens to learn about the skills of today’s market, there is also an opportunity for a first summer job.
For those of all ages, the Mid-Michigan Job Fair will visit the same Dow Diamond on April 16. Registered employers include Consumers Energy, Ikon Office Solutions, Pampered Chef and Verizon Wireless. There’s a complete list available online.
On Tuesday, Governor Granholm announced that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is assisting six Michigan companies with expansions and supporting a brownfield project. Altogether, the new projects are expected to create 2,225 jobs and infuse Michigan communities with $248.4 million in capital investment. [ Read more ]
America’s Promise Alliance presents its 2008 list of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. Three are located in Michigan: Greater Midland, Sanilac County and perennial winner Marquette. Here’s an interactive map of all 100 “wonderful places for youth to live and grow up.”
You might also be interested in BusinessWeek’s feature on the Best Places to Raise Your Kids, including West Michigan’s Douglas and Haslett in suburban Lansing. And visit a similar list of Best Affordable Suburbs to see the perks of living in Chelsea.
The Thumb Scoop Podcast provides a new method to follow daily news in the digital region of The Thumb. Produced and hosted by radio news director Stacey Linn, the show covers Port Huron to Bay City and everything in between. A brief but informative look at local events, Thumb Scoop is a great example of podcasting and its capabilities.
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