The team at Ann Arbor-based Ripple Science has plenty to smile about these days. The company, which designs research management software, recently completed a $2.5M equity financing round, and it just signed its 100th customer. Like many local companies, it all started in at the University of Michigan where Dr. Nestor Lopez-Duran ran into some challenges managing
There’s an extra day for fun this month, as we celebrate a leap year. Why not take some extra time to enjoy this special month? Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in February 2020. February 1 Treetops Annual Wine & Beer Festival – Gaylord What could be more relaxing than spending an evening in
The TCF Center in Detroit, formerly known as Cobo Hall, is seeking a new addition to its impressive art collection. The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority Art Foundation, otherwise known as Art at TCF Center, has announced a call to artists for a large-scale, exterior sculpture. This aesthetic addition to the city’s landscape will reside in the middle of
They say that Super Bowl Sunday is second only to Thanksgiving when it comes to food consumption in a single day in America. That means a lot of dollars being spent, and whether placing an order, or relying on grocery stores, there are plenty of ways to keep things simple and local for the big game. Popcorn
I have lived in Dearborn for 30 years and it’s hard to imagine anyone who hasn’t been to Dearborn! But maybe you visited once, and only went to one or two of our famous places, like Greenfield Village. How about coming for a visit and packing in a few days of fun and food? We promise you
A super cool coffee shop called Anastasia And Katie's has opened up in Livonia. It is run by MI Work Matters, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. It is located at 19215 Merriman Rd.
Our state has long been a hotbed for cultivating artistic talent. In 2019, the fruits of much labor were sweet for these ten artists, whose careers were nurtured locally. Gloria House To start out the year, poet, activist and educator Dr. Gloria House became the 11th Detroit artist to receive the annual Kresge Eminent Artist award. A
GENERAL BUSINESS National Baylor New Venture Competition Cartier Women’s Initiative Education Business Plan Competition Global Startup Competition New Venture Championship Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge U.Pitch TCU Values & Ventures Competition Local Best of MichBusiness Awards Hatch Detroit Michigan Business Challenge Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Pitch-a-Dream Start Garden FOOD & RESTAURANTS James Beard Awards MLive Michigan’s Best
GENERAL MichBusiness (formerly Michigan Business & Professionals Association) In this community, businesses can interact and engage in any number of ways: online networking, digitally through the website, or in person at the MichBusiness Milestone Series events. Michigan Small Business Development Center With 11 regional centers and a state headquarters, this group offers expert assistance at no cost
As alluded to in last month’s article regarding Mackinac Island, the War of 1812 has more than a few conundrums like being named after one year, and lasting for more than two. The primary reason for the war, impressment of American sailors, ceased to be an issue before the war officially began. Remarkably, the biggest battle occurred
For more than three decades, January has meant a return of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to Detroit. This year, the event is moving to June 13-20, and will take advantage of warmer weather to expand outside of the TCF Center, formerly Cobo Hall, to the streets of the Motor City. While the change presents
There are a wide range of ways that individuals and businesses can secure funding in order to get a project off of the ground, or launch a new business. Regardless of which is chosen it is important to have stable finances and a detailed business plan before reaching out to other entities to ask for funding. Below
Los Tres Amigos, a group of Mexican restaurants based in the Lansing area, opened its most-recent restaurant in late December in downtown Northville. It is located at 144 Mary Alexander Court, just behind and a little east of the Town Square.
The North American International Auto Show is moving to the summer, which means many people will be in search of some new ways to spend this month. So, check out our 12 things to do in Michigan in January 2020. January 4-6 and 11-13 MIS Backyard Hockey Tournament – Brooklyn Michigan International Speedway has created a unique experience for
Host Tim Barron and Lisa Diggs discuss the 2019 Holiday Gift Guide and suggests for keeping dollars local throughout the shopping season. Companies/products mentioned included Stormy Kromer, Pewabic Pottery, Glass Academy, Michigummies, and more. Link to source
The Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation of Bloomfield Hills has bestowed a $20 Million gift upon Michigan Medicine to support the research and development of life-saving therapies at the university in collaboration with other institutions. Formerly known as the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS), Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Stock up on snacks, pick a meeting place, fill the tank, and hit the road. There are few things I enjoy more than a road trip, especially when it involves some of my favorite people. Such was the case recently, when my high school friends and I headed up north for a long overdue winetasting weekend. Winter
When it comes to art and style, Michigan has been home to many revolutionary ideas and figures, though precious few have had the lasting impact on their craft as interior designer Ruth Adler Schnee. Before she created a body of textile patterns in the 1940s and 1950s that helped shape the look and feel of mid-century modernism,
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation has awarded $2 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. The matching grant will match $1 for every $2 raised by the organization as part of its $15 million fundraising goal over the next three years. More than $5 million already has been raised.
The popular pizza chain opened its first location in Downtown Detroit at 1565 Broadway.
Sometimes it’s hard to tell which came first, the rise in popularity of craft cocktails or the availability of handcrafted and small batch spirits, but they unquestionably go hand in hand now. Consumers are increasingly on the hunt for unique and tasty cocktails, and the liquor each contains is as important and diverse as the ingredients used
The personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst College Towns & Cities in America and Ann Arbor holds the top spot for small college towns. WalletHub compared more than 400 U.S. cities based on 31 key indicators of academic, social and economic growth potential.
Sometimes eclipsed by the notoriety of neighboring Ann Arbor, another college town awaits your visit. Ypsilanti has a history and charm all its own. Home to Eastern Michigan University, it is a quiet town enlivened by youthful energy and marked by creativity that is uniquely Ypsi. The bevy of local artists, along with proprietor Janette Rook, are
For most of us, the holiday season is steeped in our own unique traditions. When I was a kid, for example, Santa used to come and pound on our door early on Christmas Eve. He would drop one gift in advance for my cousins, my brother, and me. The most exciting part wasn’t the gift, but running
Seafood bar opens in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood.
