Spur Studios
By: Keith Jefferies, 3/11/2010
Spur Studios is yet another example of Ypsilanti's DIY philosophy of
collective innovation and artistic community building. Attracting a
confederation of artists, designers, and musicians, James
Marks of VG Kids has turned an empty building into a successful hive of
inspiration and creativity.
Welcome To Automation Alley
By: Tom Hendrickson, 2/25/2010
If building a knowledge-based economy is Michigan's only hope then, much like the force, Automation Alley is what binds the region's technological companies together, finding ways for them to succeed in the global marketplace.
Making Movies In Michigan: Unity Studios
By: Tom Hendrickson, 2/4/2010
From tiny acorns mighty oaks grow. Still in its infancy, Allen Park's Unity Studios has visions of cinematic greatness. They've already attracted a fledgling film school, landed their first production tenant, and have announced their first feature film project.
Jacobsen Daniels: Planning Airports and the Aerotropolis
By: Keith Jefferies, 12/3/2009
In eight years this airport planning firm has grown more than ten fold, bought a
building in downtown Ypsilanti and count many of the nation's biggest airports
as their clients. From internships to aerotropolis development, Jacobsen Daniels
is not only the kind of new economy business Michigan needs more of, they are
passionately invested in their community's future.
Welcome To The Hill District
By: Tom Hendrickson, 11/18/2009
Located on a small bluff is Grosse Pointe's Hill District, a welcome slice of walkable pie, where you can find everything from boutiques to bistros, espresso to jazz. Why not take a three minute tour with
Metromode's ace videographer Tom Hendrickson.
B Nektar
By: Tom Hendrickson, 11/5/2009
Mead, it's not just for renaissance fest geeks anymore. Proof? B. Nektar in hipper-than-thou Ferndale, where honey, apples and all sorts of fermentable goodness are crafted into a damn fine brew.
Solidica
By: Keith Jefferies, 10/29/2009
We have officially entered the realm of sci-fi style technology. Ann Arbor's Solidica makes wireless sensors that can not only communicate the status of distant vehicles and machinery, but also predict where systems might fail. It's a brave new world after all.
A2 Mech Shop
By: Keith Jefferies, 10/22/2009
It's all about playing nice together.
Concentrate has reported on
everything from food co-ops, to co-living communities to co-working facilities.
It only seems fair to throw a little love to the A2Mech Shop, a shared technical
space for entrepreneurial engineers and innovative mech heads.