Inspiring Innovation

UIX: Jeff Terry and Amway fight hunger one Little Bit at a time

With Amway's Nutrilite Power of 5 Campaign and micronutrient powders like Little Bits, Jeff Terry and company are able to promote childhood nourishment in 15 countries and counting. Matthew Russell learns what the nutrition giant is doing to make smart social investments in the world's children, one child at a time.

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Video Inspiring stories from The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation: Daniela and Jorge Perdona

The Henry Ford shares inspiring stories that showcase change-makers and the possibilities for future progress. Learn how entrepreneurs Daniela Perdona and Jorge Perdona can help you keep communication alive when cell service fails or you're off the grid.

Video Inspiring stories from The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation: Thomas Edison

The Henry Ford shares inspiring stories that showcase change-makers and the possibilities for future progress. Celebrate the birth month of Thomas Edison by taking a virtual tour of the workshop where he profoundly changed our world. 

Video Inspiring stories from The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation: Thomas Edison

The Henry Ford shares inspiring stories that showcase change-makers and the possibilities for future progress. Celebrate the birth month of Thomas Edison by taking a virtual tour of the workshop where he profoundly changed our world. 

Exporting diplomacy: What one Mitten-centric house hopes to do at SXSW

Imagine you're inside a house where, as much as possible, everything you see was made in Michigan: the chair you're sitting in, the art on the wall, the beer in your hand, and the live music coming from the band set up on the lawn. Now imagine that house in Austin, Texas during next month's SXSW, and you have a glimpse of the innovative space being created and exported by a creative group of collaborative partners in West Michigan and beyond. Read on for all the Michigan-made details.

Video Inspiring stories from The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation: Aamir Patel

The Henry Ford shares inspiring stories that showcase change makers and the possibilities for future progress.  Meet Aamir Patel, founder of Silic, who developed a highly specialized fabric that uses nanotechnology to repel liquids and stains. Intrigued? Watch this clip to learn more about this entrepreneur's work.

Grand Rapids Community College culinary students compete in national competitions

GRCC culinary students compete on a national stage.

Love’s Ice Cream named “Startup to Watch” by Making it Michigan Conference, expands distribution

Love's Ice Cream named "Startup to Watch".

Video Inspiring stories from The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation: Haystack

The Henry Ford shares inspiring stories that showcase change-makers and the possibilities for future progress. Meet entrepreneur Eric Meyer, founder of Haystack, who developed a parking technology that eliminates the guesswork from the parking process, saves time and reduces stress.  

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