If you want to see the future, step into Ioan Florea’s studio on Shelbyville Lake in Illinois. Florea, a Romanian-born artist, turns the practice of 3D printing on its head, using the machines to print plastics that he later converts into metals for his large and intricate sculptures. Imagine steering wheels molded to fit your two hands, or ...
Before I get on my semi-soapbox, let it be said once again that there is a connection between politics and the entertainment business.Think about it — the crowds, the cheering, the picture taking, the signing of autographs, the planning of events, etc.I am glad that Mike Duggan is Detroit’s mayor-elect. I knew he would be. (My “gut feelings” are ne...
Senior Obama administration officials convened at the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce second annual Urban Economic ConferenceThe Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) hosted its second annual Urban Economic Conference and the Inaugural Sankofa Awards Gala in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 4. Senior Obama administration officials participated in...
Shumake Global Foundation and MBCC to bring global trade and local aid to Motor City businesses and 10K underserved citizensBusiness mogul Robert Shumake envisioned a two-day Trade and Aid event to stimulate international business streams for local Detroit entrepreneurs and to build on his annual free community Backyard BBQ initiative. Day one,...
