The Next Idea
The Next Idea is Michigan Radio's new project devoted to the new innovations and ideas that will change our state. Each week on this page, Michigan's most creative and visionary leaders will share their best ideas for making innovation happen and how to move the state forward. Starting with essays posted here, the conversations will continue on Stateside with Cynthia Canty and with you on social media and in the comments section below each piece. Share your ideas, tell us about the cool things happening around you and the people we should talk to next.
Support for The Next Idea comes from The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
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It's never too early to plant the seeds of entrepreneurship. Today's curious kid could be tomorrow's entrepreneurial star.That's the idea behind the new… -
The Next IdeaIt’s fair to say that mothers need all the help they can get. Family and friends can step in, of course, but what about things like getting… -
The Next IdeaInnovation centers can come in all shapes, sizes, and locations.That's the message from Orbion Space Technology, a recent grand prize winner… -
The Next Idea The teaching profession in America remains largely white and female. That means young African American males can go through school without… -
The Next IdeaAdvances in computer technology are one of many factors that have led to the decline of certain types of jobs. To some extent, technology has… -
The Next IdeaFrom the Sears kit houses of the early 1900s to the McMansions of the '90s, the way we heat and cool our homes has mostly followed this… -
The Next IdeaIt’s fair to say that the automobile has been central to the life of Bob Lutz. He’s 85 now, but before he was semi-retired he held top-tier… -
The Next IdeaHomelessness has a different look in a city than it does in rural areas, and somehow it feels easier to overlook.Dennis Van Kampen, executive… -
The Next IdeaThe Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition announced its list of winners earlier this month.It's time to meet one of them: Christina… -
The Next IdeaMichiganders know well the effects of manufacturing’s decline in this country. But a new report points out ways to ensure manufacturing stays…
