Top 10 Innovations of 2008
By: Ivy Hughes, 12/17/2008
Choosing 10 innovations to represent the year’s best and brightest is no easy task, but we've managed to pull together 10 people who moved Mid-Michigan innovations forward in 2008.
Top 10 of Green
By: Brad Garmon, 12/17/2008
Green isn’t just the color of the holidays—it’s also the color of the coming economy, and a hallmark of a movement that’s building a more sustainable future for Lansing.
Capital Gains Best Photos 2008
By: Staff, 12/17/2008
By finding the poignant in the prosaic, Dave Trumpie offers us a new outlook on our region. To close out 2008, Dave packaged a slideshow of his mastheads from the past year. So sit back, relax and look at your city through Dave's eyes.
A Farewell To 2008
By: Capital Gains Staff, 12/17/2008
The Capital Gains staff would like to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season. In light of the season, we will not publish again until Wednesday, Jan. 7.
In the meantime, you can give the gift of Capital Gains! Sign up friends and family
here. See you in 2009!
DIY Writers Make Their Mark
By: Adam Molner, 12/10/2008
Ambitious Capital region authors are bypassing the challenges of traditional publishing by turning to self-publishing to get their books in the hands of fans.
Making a Living from Living History
By: Allison Gruner, 12/10/2008
In the heart of the small, historic town of Leslie, MI, about 20 minutes south of Lansing, one passionate period dressmaker is helping to weave together a network of authenticity advocates.
Capital Gains Video: SCENE Metrospace
By: Joshua Ortman, 12/10/2008
SCENE Metrospace is a relaxed, unique spot in downtown East Lansing where artists, musicians, poets and dancers share their art with the Capital region community.
Wanted: One Durable Economy
By: Brad Garmon, 12/3/2008
Just in time for the holidays, writer Bill McKibben visits Mid-Michigan with a wish list for building a deeper, sustainable and more satisfying local economy. Revise your shopping list here.