Partnership says it generated $262 million in business investment in 2004-05
"The Detroit Regional Economic Partnership said it generated $262 million of investment through 24 new businesses and 38 business expansions," says the article.
Immigration and the Shrinking City
Population shrinkage in major cities is not in itself unusual in the suburbanized environments we live in, but it has become a growing concern throughout the world and here in the Motor City. If Detroit is to think of winning back those who’ve left the city, its leaders should first look to those who are coming here. The quality that Detroit has, more than all the suburbs, is cultural diversity, and that is what attracts people to world-class cities.
CREW-Detroit’s Back-to-School party gives supplies to 180 girls
National award winning CREW-Detoit, for the fifth consecutive year, will serve pizza and distribute supplies during its Back-to-School party.
Families flock to State Fair for 100th year in Detroit
Michigan State Fair completes one hundred years in Detorit. This wholesome family entertainment will attract over 500,000 people.
Detroit found to be most liberal U.S. city
Detroit ranked as the most liberal city amongst 237 US Cities.
Some Detroit neighborhoods to see substantial property tax reduction
House panel approved a bill to lower taxes in Detroit, and thanks to this bill, property owners in a $200,000 home will save as much as $3000 a year.
Detroit’s Global Vibe
In Berlin, one man, who has never set foot on Detroit soil, gushes at the thought of it: “Wow, wow, wow … Detroit!” People the world over are getting plugged in to the city’s intangible exports – its own vibe – born of techno beats, guitar riffs, hip hop, Motor City myth and magic. Can you feel it?
