Michigan Made...the Way to Grow...Detroit Offerings Spotlight

Again, let me present some "fun, enticing, & good things" you can find right here in Michigan:

The items below are from the :  www.FREEP.COM / Sunday. Jan 9, 2011 / Section "News & Views" / pg 19 A / author Steve Neavling / article "Vibrant Detroit enclaves lure outsiders" 
and Section  "YES" / zone 6 / front page ; article
  "From jewelry to dog treats, Michigan entrepreneurs offer it" / compiled by: Donna Remer.

DETROIT OFFERINGS:

 In his article on pg 19 A, author Steve Neavling presents for our interest, the opportunities that can be discovered right here in Detroit:
...first up is Austin Black, Jr--founder of City Living Detroit--selling lofts, condos, historic homes / apartments city-wide
...he introduces a young couple who moved to Detroit from out of state;

...he speaks of "Powerhouse institutions" that he lists as:
    WSU [Wayne State University];
    The Henry Ford Health System'
    the Detroit Medical Center;
    the College for Creative Studies
...who are joining forces to build schools, condos & commercial spaces for restaurants, coffeehouses &
    specialty shops.

...the private help & $$$ support are touted in this article:
    Area leaders estimate that foundations spent between $125 to $250 Million in the City in 2010.

There is a lower right-hand column that lists New Development in the Midtown, New Center & Woodbridge areas:
...Auburn = Cass & Canfield = a $7 M project for 48 residential units & retail space.
...Brentwood = Prentis near 2nd Ave.= the vacant Brentwood renovation will see 34 residential units - $1.2 M;
...Kirby-Lofts = 609 Kirby = renovation of former Hebrew Day School into 32 lofts - $5M
...Student housing = Cass & Hancock =  a private dorm for college students = completed Aug. 2011;
...Forest Arms = 2nd Ave. between West Forest & Prentis = renovate historic Forest Arms into 74 residential units;
...Sherbrooke = 2nd & Hancock = former WSU building transformed into 20 apartments = $ 2M;
...4265 Woodward = historic building renovation into 4 residential units;
...110 E. Ferry = a vacant building renovated into four extended-stay hotel units.

One final quote that will cheer the readers' hearts:
  " Detroit is getting a Reputation as a...Hot Place to Live"
... by Richard Rogers = President of College for Creative Studies  

MICHIGNA ENTREPRENEURS OFFER IT

Donna Remer presents:
...Oz and Toad = Owners Sue O'Connor & Jenny Turner to produce unique jewelry.
   They personalize jewelry items / choices to your design requests. See them :  www.ozandtoad.com

...Dirt Clerk = offers a fun & practical item in their disposable collar liners =$7. for 10 .see : www.dirtclerk.com

...Biscuit Bob's = homemade dog treats = flavors include--Cheese, Peanut Butter & 3 Bean Salad & coming soon
                    Tutti-Frutti & Broccoli-Cheese. see: www.biscuitboc.com

...Bella Faith Bands =  Macomb co. based =  hand knit caps & unique hair clips for little girls. Clips /set of 9 multi-colored
   $13. & $ 9. for caps in wither  pink, purple, chocolate brown, light blue & white. See:
   www..etsy.com/shop/BellaFaithBands.

Check them out and support Michigan entrepreneurs

is this Michigan on a Roll---you better believe it.