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George W. Jackson

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George Jackson: Preservation is Part of the Picture

George Jackson W. Jackson Jr., president and CEO of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, says the city can have it both ways: preservation of historic buildings when it makes sense and make when for new projects when the time is right.

DEGC Strategy: Looking At The Big Picture

In this newsletter you will be reading about how DEGC is helping property owners along Jefferson Avenue get their buildings ready for new retail businesses. And how we are helping manufacturers find new customers outside the auto industry. We also have news about street improvements and pedestrian amenities along Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street downtown.

Brown is the New Green

Brownfield investors bring a fourth “R” to sustainability in Detroit – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Redevelop.

Misery’s Good Company

Forbes called New York, and Chicago miserable cities?   We should all strive to be in such good company.

Must See Detroit – the Familiar and the Unique

New Yorkers are buzzing that Detroit is a must see for 2008.

Detroit Welcomes Quicken Loans

DEGC has closed a lot of deals for the City of Detroit in the last five years but Quickens excitement about their move probably makes this the best one yet.

Partnerships Create a One-Stop Shop

Wouldn’t it be great if there was just one phone number to call to connectto everything you needed to start, grow or move your business into Detroit,into Wayne County, into Southeastern Michigan?  Here’s how.

Pitching for a Home Run
Welcome to the Next Detroit

Detroit is riding a five-year wave of development, says George W. Jackson of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp. You can be part of what's become the transformation of an entire city.

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