Before there was “Tiger King,” there was Andy Didorosi, a living Detroit legend who once helped to trap a rogue tiger at the abandoned Packard Motor plant. Not only is Andy known as the tiger guy around the Detroit area, but also the Thunderdrome guy, the scooter guy, the Tesla rally car guy, and the guy who once … Read More
Still Building America
Still Building America: Ohio welder, farmer, jack-of-all-trades
Not only is Charis Walker still building America, she’s farming it too. Her growing interest in farming developed right alongside her path in the skilled trades world. Eventually her education and life experience led Charis and husband, Ben, to establish their homestead and begin farming full-time in southern Ohio. (Continue Reading)
Still Building America: Detroit “social streetwear” clothing manufacturer York Project, Part 2
In Part I of our interview with Josh York, the founder of “social streetwear” clothing company York Project proved how creativity and gumption can take you places. He has made some leaps of faith and taken some calculated risks, but those things are paying off and paving a way of their own. In Part II we talk job creation, … Read More
Still Building America: Detroit “social streetwear” clothing manufacturer York Project, Part I
In the burgeoning creative community of Detroit, we often come across fresh and inspiring stories of young people who’ve got hustle and want to make a difference. Josh York of the York Project is one of them. Tapping into his entrepreneurial spirit as a child by selling Silly Putty, Josh is now 26 years old and has … Read More
Still Building America: Aspiring welder Haley DeMitchell
At the end of June we attended a celebration of all things America and automotive at the “Cars Under the Stars” fireworks event at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Mich. Among the crowd of friends and strangers we overheard a conversation nearby. A young girl was talking about her passion for welding, and we couldn’t help … Read More
Still Building America: Sharon Hall receives a life changing opportunity through welding
Looking for inspiration, then you must read this story. Escaping a violent relationship, Sharon Hall and her young daughter endured a series of moves and events that ultimately led to Sharon embarking on a welding career. Her inspiring story illustrates what can happen if you persevere, take advantage of opportunities, and stay focused. (Continue Reading)