Featured Stories
Richard Retyi
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Since Ann Arbor will be jam-packed with Art Fair goers and coverage this week, it seems only right to check up on the Ypsilanti-based Shadow Art Fair, which opens Saturday. Created five years ago as both a reaction to and comment on A2's venerable happening, it has defiantly resisted the call of "bigger and better." Concentrate's Richard Retyi digs in with the organizers as to why.
Natalie Burg
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The University of Michigan's TechArb and Center for Entrepreneurship are fostering a new class of student entrepreneurs, from a food truck operation to a note-taking app developer to a maker of unmanned aerial vehicles. As such, these young founders are deciding between business, books -- or both.
Jon Zemke
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Entrepreneurship isn't what it used to be. The scene today is explicitly about social engagement and collaborative leadership. This special report finds examples in three key Michigan places where new models for growth are being created and nurtured.
Tanya Muzumdar
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ever wanted to spin pizza dough on your fists like a New York pizzeria pro? At Zingerman's Bakehouse aspiring pizzaiolos and deep dish devotees come from as far away as the coasts to learn how to properly knead, shape, and cook their pies. Concentrate's Tanya Muzumdar offers a first hand account of the growing popularity of culinary tourism.
Concentrate Staff
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The editorial staff of Concentrate would like to wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July. We'll be spending the week barbecuing, catching up on summer movies, and sampling Michigan's finest microbrews. Some time in a hammock may also be involved. We'll see you again on July 11th with a brand spanking new issue!
Natalie Burg
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Basements aren't just for stock and storage anymore. Venture below street level in downtown and you may be surprised by what you find. From magic tricks to vintage clothes to digital gaming to entrepreneurial innovation to hip night spots, Ann Arbor's subterranean scene is worth exploring.
Concentrate
Friday, June 22, 2012
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Natalie Burg
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The Internet has started to shift the music industry's top-down corporate record label control toward indie artists who can deliver their own music to the masses. But what about t-shirts, posters, and other fan-demanded merchandise? Enter local start-up Whiplash, which provides shipping, fulfillment and logistics for small sellers of every stripe.
Doug Coombe
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Norman Maclean once wrote, "Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it." Here in Washtenaw County, we see that quote made manifest through The Huron River. As a life source, thread that connects our communities, and recreational destination, we are, in many ways, only just beginning to recognize its importance and potential. Doug Coombe tries to capture all those things in his wonderful photo essay.
Constance Crump
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Over the last couple decades, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has been a popular way for folks to buy seasonal produce from local farms. But what if that same strategy were applied to local artists and art collectors? Funny you should ask. Anyone up for a peck of creative expression?
MSHDA
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The goal of the MIplace™ Sweepstakes is to inspire individuals, communities and organizations to develop even more Michigan great places.
Tanya Muzumdar
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
It's an electric scooter showroom. And a book store. And a place for social events. The Detroit Scooter Salon and Taiwan Bookstore in Ypsilanti is truly a destination unto itself, redefining the notion of what it means to create a "third place" in your community.
Natalie Burg
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
It's who you know. Or rather, who knows you. Ann Arbor companies have a wide variety of tools for finding the talent they need. And while social media and professional networks play a part in filling their professional ranks, for senior level positions it's a word-of-mouth world.
Doug Coombe
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Doug Coombe, Concentrate's resident photographer, catches two generations of Michigan-made music talent in his latest "Picture Of The Day." (Hint: one of them will be giving a free concert in A2 this summer).
Jeff Meyers
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Cannes. Sundance. Tribeca. Cinetopia? Next week The Michigan Theater launches one of its most ambitious projects yet: A world-class international film festival.