News Archive
What Chief Executives Really Want
Business Week
What do chief executive officers really want? According to a new survey of 1,500 chief executives conducted by
IBM's Institute for Business Value (NYSE: IBM - News), CEOs identify "creativity" as the most important leadership competency for the successful enterprise of the future.
RFP for the Development of Regional Entrepreneurial Collaboratives
Entrepreneurship is an integral part of Michigan’s past, present, and future. Accessing entrepreneurial support services can no longer be a challenge in these economic times. To address this challenge, the Bureau of Workforce Transformation (BWT) is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of Regional Entrepreneurial Collaboratives (RECs).
Request for Proposal - 2010 Emerging Cities Summit
Wanted: Michigan-based artist(s) to create 65 hand-crafted specially awarded mementos
for the 2010 Emerging Cities Summit: Building Relationships, Defining Success. A Cities of
Promise and Cool Cities Collaboration.
Trebuchet Day
We are having MSU Engineering students along with 7th-12th graders build trebuchets that will be shot at targets at The Marshall Street Armory in Lansing.
Reinventing American Cities: Event at Wayne State
Judith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, will discuss “Reinventing American Cities for the 21st Century” on Wednesday, April 28, at Wayne State University’s McGregor Memorial Conference Center. The free public lecture, scheduled from 5:30-6:45 p.m., is sponsored by the Richard C. Van Dusen Endowment at Wayne State University.
U.S. EPA Go Green! Monthly Consumer Newsletter
United States Environmental Protection Agency
"Go Green!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA with information about activities and events that everyone can use to make a difference in their homes, communities, and offices.
Artstock: Taking Stock in the Arts
This summer, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs will host a return and a reinvention of its annual meeting.
Free Training on the New Economy
The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth and the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation, are proud partners with Michigan State
University and the state of Michigan and other stakeholder groups on a series of 100
free training programs being offered between April 19th and June 16th across the
state. These programs are designed to help those you serve and the region you are
in to better compete in the global New Economy.
NEA's Rocco Landesman tours country to underscore link between arts and jobs
On Friday morning, National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman was not jetting from city to town observing the country's arts machinery, but sitting in the agency's conference room reporting back.
The Campaign of Ideas: Sir Ken Robinson Video Highlights
The next series of videos in the Campaign of Ideas launches today and over the next 4 months will bring you highlights and key themes from keynote presentations including Sir Ken Robinson, Richard Florida, David Buckland and Charles Landry.
"the reveiw" Magazine: March/April 2010
Michigan Municipal League
Reuse and Redevelopment
I Am Young Detroit
I AM YOUNG DETROIT is doing its part to shed a positive light on the city of Detroit. We profile Young Detroiters who are making their mark on the City of Detroit through their accomplishments and service to the community. It is our hope that this resource will be used to retain and attract young people to the city of Detroit.
Granholm to Meet with Google in California, Pitch Michigan for Fiber Optic Network Trial
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today will meet with officials at Google in California to thank them for their ongoing investment in Michigan and encourage the company to include the state in the testing of Google fiber, its new ultra-high speed fiber optic broadband network.
Michigan Avenue Thinkers and Doers Event
Please join the MSU Center for Community and Economic Development's Michigan Avenue Thinkers and Doers on Wednesday, March 24 in welcoming Bob Trezise, President and CEO of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation. He will discuss planned developments along Michigan Avenue and in downtown Lansing.
GLEQ contest offers $100,000 to entrepreneurs
Metromodemedia.com
The contest will award the grand prize, along with several other smaller cash prizes, this spring. The competition is open to all Michigan entrepreneurs that register to participate by March 5, 2010.
2nd Annual MI Green Chemistry Conference
The Michigan Green Chemistry Roundtable invites proposals for presentations to be delivered during the 2nd Annual Green Chemistry Conference, scheduled for October 20, 2010 at the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
DYP Vanguard Awards Hosted by Rhonda Walker
We’re seeking out and highlighting a diverse, cross-disciplined group of ten (10) noteworthy visionaries and changemakers between the ages of 20 and 40, who will be honored at a special event taking place on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program Funding Opportunity
The Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) within the Land and Water Management Division (LWMD), Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE), is pleased to announce the re-opening of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for coastal land acquisition projects (fee simple interest or conservation easement) that further the objectives of Michigan’s Draft Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program.
Michigan governor's State of State will be "all about jobs"
Detroit News
Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm delivers her eighth and final State of the State address tonight with a heavy focus on the two issues she sees as most important to propping up the foundering state in her last 10 months in office: jobs and education.
Can farming save Detroit?
CNNMoney.com
DETROIT (Fortune) -- John Hantz is a wealthy money manager who lives in an older enclave of Detroit where all the houses are grand and not all of them are falling apart. Once a star stockbroker at American Express, he left 13 years ago to found his own firm. Today Hantz Financial Services has 20 offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, more than 500 employees, and $1.3 billion in assets under management.
Accepting Bridge Cards at Michigan Farmers Markets
Check out these great upcoming workshops on accepting Bridge Cards at farmers markets and getting fresh, local food to those who need it most.
MET/MESP Offers College Savings Webinars
The Michigan Department of Treasury will conduct College Savings Webinars for state employees twice each month through June. These Webinars will cover program details of the Michigan Education Trust (MET) and the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP).
New Troppo Restaurant Opens
The new Troppo restaurant we've all been waiting for is open! With a new look and feel, Troppo has moved across the street from its former location into a brand new building at 120 N. Washington Sq., Suite 1.
Seeking Applicants for Learn and Serve - Michigan Program
Michigan Community Service Commission
The Michigan Community Service Commission announces the availability of $528,700 to fund high quality Learn and Serve - Michigan programs.
NEA: New Funds for Urban Revitalization
NEA Chairman, Rocco Landesman, last week launched The NEA Mayors' Institute on City Design 25th Anniversary
Initiative to support mayors in their urban design efforts.
Young Detroiters Issue a Challenge
Young citizens in Detroit are inviting their fellow Detroiters to sign on to the Detroit Declaration. It is “for people who love Detroit, who sense that there is a growing tide of consensus about what our city must do differently to thrive, and who are willing to invest time and energy into the political process to see that consensus emerge on a transformative scale.”
Pure Michigan tourism campaign expands to recruit residents, not just visitors
The successful Pure Michigan tourism campaign is being expanded to highlight the mitten state as a more permanent destination. And the state is looking for residents to help with the effort by sharing why they call Michigan home.
Michigan Modern Architecture a Draw for Travelers
Stop by the Minoru Yamasaki-designed McGregor Memorial Conference Center at Wayne State University in Detroit and its halls are open for a stroll through what's considered a masterpiece from the World Trade Center architect.
Urban Revitalization 3.0 Grant Program 2010
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Community Assistance Team has issued a Notice of Interest for the Urban Revitalization 3.0 grant competition.
Detroit Young Professionals 2010 Entrepreneurs Expo
Please join DYP in a candid discussion with area CEO’s as they share stories of their journey from startup to success. We will discuss the details of becoming a successful business in Metro Detroit.
Big Downtown Housing Project Announced for Michigan Soo
Haan Development Company [of Harbor Springs, Michigan] has announced that they have successfully completed the purchase of the Masonic and Adams buildings in downtown Sault Ste Marie.
MCACA Announces Availability of School Bus Fast Grants
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces the availability of School Bus Fast Grants - grants of up to $500 per K-12 school building for the documented transportation cost of a field trip to designated MCACA-affiliated arts and culture organizations. The deadline to apply is February 8, 2010.
Winter 2010 Festive Times
Michigan Festivals and Events Association
Michigan Festivals & Events is proud to present the 2010 Winter Edition of our Newsletter, Festive Times.
Detroit artists use city's blight as their canvas
Houses with dreary urban facades covered in polka dots. A traveling dollhouse made from the remnants of abandoned homes. A dilapidated residence covered in ice.
MI Nonprofits, libraries and schools can apply by Jan. 15th for funds to support free literary events
The Michigan Center for the Book is accepting applications for the 2010 grant program until Jan. 15.
2010 VSA arts Institute Feb. 25-27
The VSA arts Institute is a series of professional development workshops that focus on designing and delivering arts learning experiences that reach students with disabilities.
New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan Announces New Web site, Facebook, and Twitter Sites
Visit the new site to learn about NEI, see what NEI grantees are working on, and engage in conversation on the NEI Blog.
With Posters, Let's Save Michigan Seeks to Inspire
abc NEWS
The Detroit Institute of Arts and the organizer of a public outreach effort called Let's Save Michigan think the economically battered state needs a little inspiration.
MICHIGANNOW.ORG
MICHIGANNOW.ORG is a one-stop resource for news and information about how Michigan can succeed in the new economy.
Urban Outfitters' Edgy Adventure
HQ. - Good Design is Good Business
http://www.hq.construction.cos/case_studies/0912_Urban_Outfitters.asp
After relocating to an abandoned naval yard, the retro-chic retailer sees revenue skyrocket—and once skeptical employees have embraced the gritty, but inspiring space.
Project ReImagine Districts Announced to Help Lead Education Reform Efforts in Michigan
Michigan Department of Education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan announced today the selection of 14 Project ReImagine demonstration districts to begin innovative strategies using public and private partnerships to help change the way education is delivered to Michigan school children.
Race to the Top Stakeholder Meeting Notice
Michigan Department of Education
The Michigan Department of Education is hosting a series of meetings throughout the state to share information and solicit feedback on the state’s application for a Race to the Top grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This grant was established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA or commonly referred to as the “Stimulus Act”) with over $4 billion available for distribution to states. It is a highly competitive program and only a handful of states are expected to receive funding.
Your Town Design Workshops
Your Town
We are pleased to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts will be funding four Your Town: The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design workshops and are seeking your interest in producing a workshop between now and November 2010. This is an opportunity to bring design professionals to your community to help you tackle critical regional planning and design issues. Up to $22,000 will be available to a non-profit organization for each workshop.
Students find opportunity in ‘quad’ house
University at Buffalo
A year ago, the small house at 139 Howell St. in Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood stood vacant, just one more derelict property up for auction in a city with many abandoned buildings. As one neighbor later commented to The Buffalo News, the two-story structure “was crumbling.” It languished as an eyesore, its fate uncertain.
From Abandoned Brewery to Piazza, Philly-Style
The New York Times
PHILADELPHIA — When Bart Blatstein, a local strip-mall developer, acquired an abandoned brewery a few miles from Center City nearly a decade ago, the artists who had gravitated to the surrounding area in search of cheap housing feared he would plop an unwanted big-box shopping center into their gritty Northern Liberties neighborhood.
42nd Michigan Student Film and Video Festival Entry Forms are Available
Digital Arts, Film & Television
The 42nd Michigan Student Film & Video Festival entry form is now available to download. Please encourage students and teachers grades K-12 to create entries to submit to this year's Festival which is being held on Saturday, April 24th at the Detroit Film Theatre located at the DIA.
Water and Wastewater Construction Permits Workshop
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
If you’re interested in improving your turn-around time for obtaining Act 399 Water System Construction Permits (Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act) and Part 41, Wastewater System Construction Permits, of Act 451 (Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act), the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) can help! This one-day seminar will show communities, developers, and consulting firms how to ensure the quickest review and permitting of projects.
Then and Now - Berlin was besieged during the war and strained by the fall of the Wall. It never really recovered.
Newsweek
Twenty years after the fall of the Wall in 1989, Berlin is still in transition. Arriving by train at the futuristic Hauptbahnhof station—a gleaming glass cathedral opened in 2006—you're smack in the heart of the new government quarters of Europe's most powerful economy.
MSU Museum Seeks '10 Heritage Award, Arts Apprenticeship Nominations
Michigan Department of Education
Honoring individuals who continue traditions with excellence is the focus of two annual programs coordinated by the Michigan State University Museum: the Michigan Heritage Awards (MHA) Program, and the Michigan Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program (MTAAP).
It Takes a Village to Open a Bistro
The New York Times
I WAS recently sitting at the bar of Le Petit Zinc talking to the owner, Charles Sorel, when he said something I found shocking: “I can’t imagine opening a business anywhere but Detroit.”
The Next Youth-Magnet Cities
The Wall Street Journal
If you were a recent college graduate in a recovering economy launching a career, looking for a mate or both, where would you choose to live?
The Personal Vehicle and Internet Mobility Future
Dan Sturges of Intrago Corporation provides some quick thoughts inspired by the Renault Twizy at the recent Frankfurt Auto Show. Dan was one of the panelists with Dean Kamen, Inventor and Founder/President of DEKA R&D and Jean Jennings, President and Editor-in-Chief, Automobile Magazine at the Creative Cities Summit.
Travel to America's Best College Towns
Bing Travel
Ann Arbor, Michigan was recently identified by Bing Travel as one of the best college towns in America. Bing Travel compiled the best cities around the country that are both home to a major college and feature outstanding potential for visitors. Whether you’re a student, a parent or just someone looking for a great travel destination, these 13 college towns all merit an A+.
Inventing the Suburban Farm
Civil Eats - promoting critical thought
The hollowing out of older suburbs and the growing suburban periphery continues in most cities. These growing areas of vacancy between the newer, trendier suburbs and urban areas offer opportunities to mend cities. I believe suburban farming, like urban farming before it, can begin to bring back a more civic, sustainable economy. After urban renewal we need a suburban revision, where responsible production of food and energy moderates the consumptive nature of suburbia.
It seems to me that suburban farming can be implemented on a much larger scale than urban farming. Abandoned retail’s huge expanses of parking lots, large big box spaces, and lower real estate prices point to an opportunity to reclaim the productive pastoral atmosphere of the land before sprawl. The original promise of suburbia, refuge from the industrial city in the productive countryside, is still achievable.
http://civileats.com/2009/12/03/inventing-the-suburban-farm/
