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Detroit Food Academy is raising funds to support young food entrepreneurs
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Source: Detroit Food Academy
Craft beer store featuring taps to open in Cass Corridor
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, September 4, 2014
FutureNet Group hires 80 as revenues grow by double digits
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Source: Model D
The Pod Drop opens in New Center, eyes downtown
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Source: Model D
Husband-and-wife team launches urban design firm, City Form Detroit
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Source: Model D
A pair of best friend tailors open 1701 Bespoke in downtown Detroit
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Source: Model D
LevelEleven scores $2 million more in venture capital
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Source: Model D
Detroit Bikes expands staff as bike sales gain traction
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Source: Model D
Qstride continues to hire, grow in downtown Detroit
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Source: Model D
Midtown Concierge opens pilot site in Henry Ford Hospital
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Source: Model D
Hatch Final Four: A full service music instrument store in Midtown
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Hatch Final Four: Pies, cookies, and more in West Village
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Hatch Final Four: Breakfast and lunch on the Avenue of Fashion
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Hatch Final Four: New Orleans food and music for Woodbridge
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
URBN Technologies establishes itself with software work
Monday, August 18, 2014
Source: Model D
Cosmo Branding and Marketing launches out of Pony Ride
Friday, August 15, 2014
Source: Model D
Bike and skateboard shop celebrates grand opening in Springwells neighborhood
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, August 14, 2014
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
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Wallace Detroit Guitars turns reclaimed wood into guitars
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Source: Model D
Banza turns chick peas into next big thing in pasta
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Source: Model D
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One thing about Detroiters: When they see a need for something in their city, they are likely to take action to fill the void. From clothing boutiques to acupuncture clinics, from bike shops to restaurants, from dance studios to book stores, locals are thinking small ... in a big way.
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Source: 83Degrees
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Source: Hub Springfield
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Source: The Lakeshore
Ann Arbor exhibit offers rare peek behind the White House curtain, with photographer Pete Souza
Source: Concentrate