ROLLING FORWARD

In an era where youngsters are almost as likely to meet online as the are in person, now elderly folks can get in on the fun. Enter the Freebird Club, an Airbnb-like app that gets seniors traveling and meeting new …

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Three local Detroit tech startups are one step closer to pitching their products at the annual Google Demo Day in Silicon Valley hosted in April. Local Ann Arbor companies AdAdapted Inc., Genomenon and Detroit-based LevelEleven won the top three …

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Looking to avoid the ever-dreaded drab PowerPoint presentation? An effective presentation can make prospective clients fall in love with your company, and can demonstrate to your investors, board, and others on your team that you’ve got it together. If …

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It’s common knowledge that when you’re selling directly to a consumer, it helps to appeal to that customer’s emotions. But, what about in a business-to-business transaction? Does it make any sense to appeal to a business-customer’s emotions? Can a business …

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Have you heard or read anything about “the Internet of Things?” The phrase is being used to describe the evolution of the internet – specifically, the rise of devices that are connected to the internet that are not desktop computers, …

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Chase has committed $100 million dollars over 5 years to economic development projects in Detroit, and we’re pretty darn excited. John Gallagher at The Free Press reports the investment will be split between grants and loans; here’s where the money …

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TED Talks and tutorials, tricks and tips…

These are just a few of the things that you can expect to find on the Wheel Media YouTube Channel! We’re excited to share content that will help our friends in the …

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When people talk about Detroit, the topic of foreclosures is sure to come up. In the city, block after block features boarded up homes and empty storefronts. One organization, Ponyride, saw this crisis and wondered if it was possible …

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Hometown pride is a driving force in towns across America, but few can rival the zeal and enthusiasm that Detroit residents have for their community. When it comes to Detroit Pride, these three small businesses know that Detroit is rich.…

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We’re proud to be a part of the Detroit business community, and are constantly impressed by entrepreneurs that are driving the city forward. Today, we share the story of two unique ventures: One, a nonprofit, and the other a startup. …

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