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Inspiration. Locomotion.

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Pardon me boy, is that the ArtTrain? For 38 years Ann Arbor's museum on rails has brought fine art to communities across the nation. Actually, 845 of 'em (that's 3.2 million people). And now they're branching out. ArtTruck anyone?read on…

Books On Demand

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, December 17, 2008
It's an ATM for books! The Espresso book machine brews up fresh copies of hard-to-find books in under seven minutes. And the U-M central library has one. Welcome to the future of publishing.read on…

Adaptive Materials

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, December 10, 2008
By any measure Adaptive Materials is exactly the kind of  green collar company Ann Arbor wants. Innovative, well-funded and ambitious, this fuel cell technology firm is a model for our region's economic transformation. read on…

Aernnova Lands In Ann Arbor

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, December 03, 2008
When you've got 20,000 engineering students within 100 miles of your community, it's easy to make the case that Ann Arbor is the place for engineering firms to set up shop. And that just what U-M's Business Engagement Center did when it attracted Aernnova to The Deuce.read on…

U-M's Solar Car Team

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Imagine, not paying for gas. Ever. U-M's Solar Car Team brings together engineering, business and design school majors to develop the ultimate sustainable vehicle. How successful have they been? The team has taken home top honors at the North American Solar Challenge for the last five years!read on…

Motawi Tileworks

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, November 12, 2008
They made it with their own two hands! Karim and Nawal Motawi turned their handmade tile into a handmade business that employs nearly 30 local artisans. Mixing old world craft skills with modern manufacturing techniques, this Ann Arbor-based company brings in $2.5 million in annual revenues and has developed a devoted client base.read on…

Pixel Velocity

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Pixel Velocity is watching. Or rather they're letting you watch. This Ann Arbor-based company creates high-speed digital image processing products for the surveillance and medical imaging markets. See them seeing you.read on…

Cemetery Tales

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, October 29, 2008
'Tis the season to be spooky. Join local historian Wystan Stevens as he leads one of his tours through Forest Hill Cemetery, weaving fascinating tidbits about Ann Arbor history with creepy tales of death and demise.read on…

Office Walls = Gallery Space

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, October 22, 2008
One of the eternal challenges of being an artist is finding a venue for your work. Ann Arbor's Distinct Designs, an interior design firm that specializes in work places, has found a way to inspire clients and provide local artists with more exposure. read on…

The Shadow Art Fair

Tom Hendrickson Monday, October 20, 2008
The crafty crafters of Ypsilanti's Shadow Art Fair take over Depot Town's Corner Brewery to offer the ultimate in handmade brews, music and, of course, local art. Be there or be square!read on…

The Boardwalk Creative Center

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The call for creative space in Ann Arbor has been frequent and loud -from cultural organizations feeling the absence of a community arts venue to businesses looking for neutral turf. Enter the Boardwalk Creative Center, which has become a much needed 'third place' for those seeking inspirational room to roam.read on…

Ann Arbor's 24-Hour Downtown

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Can Ann Arbor become Michigan's frontline in the battle to end its brain drain? With its downtown slowly evolving into a dynamic place to live, work and play, people like Googler Brian Tschoepe are finding more and more reasons to stay.read on…

Jefferson Market's In The Hood

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, September 24, 2008
You can't keep a good market down. From it's locally produced groceries to its yummy baked goods to light meals, Jefferson Market And Cakery on Ann Arbor's Old West Side is the quintessential family-run neighborhood business. read on…

Let 'Em Eat Cake... And Cupcakes

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, September 17, 2008
She's the Michael Phelps of cake decorating. Meet Courtney Clark, owner of Kerrytown's scrumpdillyiscious Cake Nouveau and reigning Cake Challenge Champion. From Honey Lavendar to Black Tie Coconut to Cinnamon Butterscotch, Courtney's creations dare you to eat your cake and have it too.read on…

Far East Meets Midwest At Ypsilanti's Marriott

Keith Jeffries Wednesday, September 10, 2008
When your community has a world class reputation the world has a tendency to show up on your doorstep. So, how do you accommodate these international visitors? The Marriott at Ypsilanti's Eagle Crest has made answering that question a main focus for their resort, with particular attention paid to Japanese nationals.read on…
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