Work/Life Features

What Makes Metro Detroit Stick?

Jeff Meyers Thursday, May 19, 2011

Last winter the Knight Foundation and Gallup released a survey that found that cities do better economically when the people in them want to stick around. So, what do Metro Detroiters value most when it comes to place? Cultural amenities, education, and community openness. Metromode takes a deep dive into the survey's results.

Texts From Last Night: A Q&A with Ben and Phillip Bator

Jon Zemke Thursday, February 17, 2011

Texts From Last Night turned Ben and Philip Bator into accidental entrepreneurs. Now, with millions of followers, books, mobile apps and even a television show in development, these Metro Detroit natives are poised to conquer the world ...from their living room.

Double Lives: Jim Miller

Tanya Muzumdar Thursday, January 20, 2011

Jim Miller is restless... In that fingers-in-many-pies sorta way. Not only is he Metro Detroit's go-to guy for marketing and PR as a member of Franco's Leadership Team, he's also a children's book author. As Nikka Costa sings, "everybody got their something".

Becoming Urbane: A Q&A with Eric Brown

Jon Zemke Thursday, November 11, 2010

Eric Brown not only discovered his entrepreneurial muscle later in life, he also discovered his new urbanist, social media leanings. As CEO and co-founder of Urbane Apts, Brown has his finger on Metro Detroit's rental pulse, and has found success in a market that traditionally caters to home owners.

Becoming The Boss: A Q&A with Paul Bartlett

Jon Zemke Thursday, October 07, 2010

From employee to employer, Paul Bartlett made the jump many dream of but few dare to try. Kittyhawk Studios is an Internet marketing boutique that has attracted A-list clients and a stable of virtual workers. And Bartlett has done it all from the comfort of his vintage Rochester home.

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Work/Life Blogs

Angela Kujava

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Puppeteering and robot-rigging are no small perks when it comes to Angela Kujava's volunteer work. A certified financial planner and investment management analyst, Angela is also the board president for 826Michigan and co-founder of YP Underground. Over just one week she'll make a strong case for Gen X and Y to lead non-profits, build retirement funds, and turn business networking connections into true friendships.

Peter Kageyama

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Peter is a partner with Creative Cities Productions and the founder of the Creative Cities Summit, which will be held in Detroit, October 13-15th. He consults for the Creative Economy by focusing on entrepreneurs, arts & cultural organizations, cities and technologies... which is, oddly enough, what he'll be writing about.

Aaron Kluza

Thursday, May 22, 2008

A native Metro-Detroiter, Aaron Kluza is the co-owner and co-operator or Rock Dove Couriers, a bicycle messenger company in downtown Detroit. He'll be writing about Detroit --opportunites and challenges-- from a cyclist's perspective. See if you can keep up.

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Work/Life Videos

The Flute House

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, April 02, 2009

It's residential. It's commercial. It's two very cool tastes in one. Proving that Royal Oak's urban development has still got it going ah-on, the Flute House will be an innovative addition to Main Street. No ordinary live/work space is this. Instead it's a cherry red gateway to downtown's new economy identity.

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Work/Life Features

What Makes Metro Detroit Stick?

Texts From Last Night: A Q&A with Ben and Phillip Bator

Double Lives: Jim Miller

Becoming Urbane: A Q&A with Eric Brown

Becoming The Boss: A Q&A with Paul Bartlett

Work/Life Blogs

Angela Kujava

Peter Kageyama

Aaron Kluza

Work/Life Videos

The Flute House

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