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Chase Bank’s Corktown Community Branch.

Chase Bank celebrates opening of virtual call center at Corktown branch

“JPMorgan Chase has played a major role in our city's comeback and has worked closely with Detroit at Work to make sure the Detroiters they are hiring are from ZIP codes we know to be among the most under-employed," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.

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Charity Dean (left) and Kai Bowman, co-founders of the Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance, one of two “Community Champions” for the new Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform.
New online learning and grant opportunity aims to lift local BIPOC- and women-owned small businesses

"The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance provides programming, services, and advocacy aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs and closing the racial wealth gap,” says Kai Bowman, Chief Operating Officer, Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance. “MDBBA is excited to serve as a Community Champion for this program and partner with LISC Detroit and Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to provide Metro Detroit Black businesses personalized tools and assistance to succeed in today's digital world."

Michigan Founders Fund Member Mykolas Rambus, Co-Founder and CEO of Hush, shakes hands with Chase Lee, Founder and CEO of Trustpage at an MFF event in March
New grants available for Michigan’s Black leaders and nonprofits advancing racial justice efforts

“Ultimately, we can’t achieve our organization’s mission without addressing systemic racism, racial justice, and racial equity in Michigan,” says Trista Van Tine, Executive Director and Co-founder of Michigan Founders Fund.

The exhibition tells the story of Black landscape architects with connections to Michigan, reaching back as far as the 1800s and up to and including Black landscape architects that are working in Detroit and Michigan today.
New exhibit at UDM shines a light on Michigan’s Black landscape architects and their untold stories

“This is about spreading awareness of the profession and what we do, as well as celebrating those who are here with us and those who have paved the way for many of us today,” says Stephanie Onwenu, Public Interest Design Fellow with the Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC).

Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge toll-free, providing access to thousands of miles of Michigan and Ontario greenways.
New tourism strategy for Michigan and Ontario greenways planned with Gordie Howe Bridge

“We’re excited about welcoming more people to Detroit, where much time, energy and investment have created an inviting bit of ‘up north’ downtown, and then encouraging them to take in the rest of our beautiful state,” says Dan Eichinger, director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

“McMullen is excited to open a pop up in Detroit, a city much like Oakland, with a rich history and culture, and generally underrepresented in the fashion industry,” Sherri McMullen says.
Fashion and home decor boutique to celebrate grand opening downtown

“McMullen is excited to open a pop up in Detroit, a city much like Oakland, with a rich history and culture, and generally underrepresented in the fashion industry,” Sherri McMullen says.

Motor City Match Round 20 cash grant awardees.
Motor City Match celebrates 20th round with awarding $1M in grants, its largest pool yet

“The beauty of the Motor City Match program is that it continues providing valuable tools and resources for awardees throughout their entire journey from idea to open,” says Kevin Johnson, president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation.

Diane Palmer, CEO of DP Marketing Strategies and Founder of B3 Elevation, speaks at an Aug. 11 press conference on Livernois, Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion.
New small business bootcamp and grant opportunity available for area Black-owned businesses

The application window for B3 Elevation: Branding and Building Black is open through Monday, Aug. 22.

Food trucks and outdoor movie screening to highlight Forgotten Harvest fundraiser at Beacon Park

"We can't wait for Harvest Heatwave at Beacon Park, a first-of-its-kind family-friendly event in the heart of downtown Detroit," says Christopher Ivey, director of marketing and communications at Forgotten Harvest.

The Belt, an activated alley in downtown Detroit.
New pilot program to transform five Detroit alleyways into public art destinations

“The Covid-19 pandemic showed us the importance of safe, accessible green spaces in our neighborhoods,” says Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts and Culture for the City.

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