Feb. 27, 2018 – Detroit Public Television
In today’s polarized environment, is it possible to instill civility in Detroit as a necessity in all that we do, and not simply a response in times of crisis?
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Are Reports of Detroit’s Rebirth Greatly Exaggerated?
WDET 101.9 FM: February 21, 2017
Mayor Mike Duggan gives his State of the City speech on Tuesday evening. He’ll undoubtedly talk about positive things happening in the city since his first term as mayor began. Downtown and Midtown are booming, the M-1 Rail is scheduled to begin service in the spring, and the streetlights are back on throughout the city.
Continue ReadingFor poor and first-generation college students, ‘I think I can’ is half the battle
Bridge Magazine: February 16, 2017
Growing up, Abdiel Ramos of Detroit was a honor roll student. Until he failed his first semester in college.
Continue ReadingHelp us celebrate the Change Makers
Crain’s Detroit Business: February 12, 2017
These are times of epic change: an economic transition atop a technological revolution amid a new demography that is literally transforming the face of our nation.
Continue ReadingWhat do auto suppliers think about mobility, Trump and trade?
Detroit Free Press: February 11, 2017
With attention showered on the Detroit Three — General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles — we sometimes forget Michigan is home to some mighty big global auto suppliers.
Continue ReadingGVSU becomes full partner in the Detroit Promise
MLive: February 10, 2017
Grand Valley State University signed an agreement Friday, Feb. 10, that makes the university a full partner in the Detroit Promise.
Continue ReadingReaction to Mike Ilitch’s death: ‘He wanted greatness and happiness for all of us’
MLive: February 10, 2017
They called him a powerhouse, a giant, a visionary, and one of America’s greatest sports team owners.
Continue ReadingSnyder seeks boost in Detroit Promise funding
Crain’s Detroit Business: February 5th, 2017
Gov. Rick Snyder wants businesses and philanthropic foundations to boost the Detroit Promise college scholarship program with up to $24 million to fill gaps in a tenuous tax-capturing mechanism that remains two years away from generating revenue.
Continue ReadingBusiness-oriented style has marked Duggan’s tenure as mayor
Crain’s Detroit Business: February 5, 2017
Mayor Mike Duggan’s CEO-style approach to governing Detroit has been evident since he took the reins at City Hall following a long period of political and economic turmoil.
Continue ReadingMichiganders building trade ties to China wonder what’s next?
Detroit Free Press: January 4, 2017
These are certainly interesting, if not precarious, times for China and the U.S., and the people who working hard to build stronger economic ties between Michigan and the Asian nation.
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