Hatch Detroit Business Competition Reveals Its Top 10 Semi-Finalists to win $50k
The 2017 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest presented by Bedrock has a new crop of sem-finalists competing to open the latest and greatest retail concept in the city.
The Top 10,...
Program Helps University of Detroit Mercy Build a Future for Women in Engineering
Michigan, like many Rust Belt states, has long suffered from what people describe as a talent gap or “brain drain.” One area of particular concern is whether women have...
Former Educator Devotes His Retirement to Starting an Art Review Website
Inspired by Detroit and Michigan’s growing art scene, Ron Scott Teachworth avoided the pitfalls of a staid retirement by focusing on the two things he loves the most: Painting...
This Husband-and-Wife Team Built a Successful Business Through Constant Communication
Holly Cutler and her husband, Dr. Doug Cutler, are what one might describe as “rejuvenation experts,” focusing their business on helping people improve the quality of their skin, health...
Twelve-Year-Old Entrepreneur Brings Healthy Lollipops to the Sweets Marketplace
Most 12-year-old kids are thinking about school, sports, video games and when their parents might let them have their own smartphone. But one Michigan tween is doing a lot...
Author and Teacher Adds One More Accolade to Her Resume: Fullbright Specialist
Lynne Golodner has held many titles: Author, Teacher, Public-Relations Specialist, Business Owner. Now, she can add Fullbright Specialist to that list.
One Earth Writing CEO and Founder, Golodner was recently...
Business Attorney Uses His Love of Reading to Become a Children’s Author
E.M. Olson may be a business attorney by day, but he found he enjoyed writing children’s books so much at night that he not only did it once, he’s...
Young Storyteller Finds Success with New Role as Digital Correspondent for NatGeo
As a young journalist, Erin Winters has two of the most important qualities needed to be a success in her chosen field – raw talent and unbridled curiosity.
Those traits...
Local Writer Watches Teens, Understanding Blossom with Nonprofit
When Lynne Golodner started One Earth Writing, a nonprofit that connects teens across racial, religious and socioeconomic divides through writing, she had no idea what this new adventure would...
Plan Analyst to Wrestling Referee
You can find Marsh & McLennan Agency’s Plan Analyst in the wrestling ring in his free time. Eric S. has a hidden talent – he is a wrestling referee!...
Chemistry Teacher Turns CEO Thanks to Big Idea Focusing on Learning
Chemistry teacher Julia Winter was working at Detroit County Day School when she had a great idea – only it wasn’t for a new test or lesson plan. But...
Fitness Guru Becomes Author to Share His Life Story and Healthy Outlook
From scrubbing floors and fitness equipment to managing the day-to-day operations of big-box clubs, Dean Mitchell has held pretty much every job in his career as a health and...
From Surgeon to Horse Jumper
Daniela Rodriguez, MD PLC, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in St Clair Shores, MI. As a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), she's great at...
Silverton Casino Employees Show Off Hidden Talents
The Silverton Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada hosted a Team Member Talent Show on Wednesday, March 8th. The show gives team members a chance show off their hidden talents...
Business By Day, Little Bit Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll By Night
Van Nguyen, an employee at Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC), works hard during the day, but her true passion comes alive after hours. Nguyen loves to sing her heart out!
She's good...
She Retired, but This Former GM Exec Is Committed to Learning
Barbara J. Mahone is an expert on hiring, firing and employee relationships. She has observed the automotive industry rise, fall and rise again. She understands how business works and...
Accomplished harpist, vocalist and lifelong educator named Kresge Eminent Artist
From the time she could stand in her crib, Patricia Terry-Ross loved to sing, dance and make music. Then, when she was in high school, she met the harp...
What a Career: Teacher Becomes Executive Director of Leading Literary Project
What happens when you mix people who are experts in their writing and teaching professions with Detroit schools? Something truly amazing, and now the InsideOut Literary Arts Project has...
She Always Will Be a Reporter, but Now She is Her Own Boss as...
Starting over with a new career – even if the decision to move on from your long-time job was yours – can be challenging to say the least. But,...
Family Tradition: Detroit Police Officer and Son Join Longtime Catering Business
When Phil Rodriguez approached his uncle about purchasing the family catering business, the conversation focused more on the Golden Rule than advertising or accounting.
That’s because founder Chico Rodriguez wanted...