BoostUp adds staff as it lands spot in REach accelerator
"It's a huge opportunity for us to connect with real-estate agents and brokers," says John Morgan, founder & CEO of BoostUp. "It should really open up some doors for us."
Downtown Detroit
April development news round-up
It's been another busy month for development news in the city. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.
Reach influence moves to M@dison Building from Royal Oak
The retail analytics startup took $5 million in venture capital investment earlier this year with Detroit Venture Partners as one of the lead investors.
2015 will be ‘banner year’ for M-1 Rail construction, work on Campus Martius section to begin soon
M-1 has no plans to shut down public access to Campus Martius Park at any point during the construction process.
Tech startup Amber Engine sees opportunity in home furnishings market
Amber Engine has created a software platform that streamlines the sales process for home furnishings and decor. The idea is to capitalize on the inefficiencies in the market, which is worth $275 billion.
Mega Tiny Corp reinvents iPhone case in downtown Detroit
The 4-month-old startup is developing an iPhone case with suction technology built into it, enabling users to stick it against just about any flat surface.
Urban Aging families find resources for elderly loved ones
Urban Aging will help its customer figure out what services, resources, programs, and products are available so they can maximize the comfort level of their loved ones' final years.
Join us April 16 for “Scaling up in the Food Industry,” a Model D speaker series event
On Thursday, April 16, join Model D and Southeast Michigan Startup at Bamboo Detroit for a special panel event where local food entrepreneurs will discuss their experiences growing businesses in the region.
Quizzle set to move into larger downtown office after being acquired by Bankrate
Though Quizzle was acquired by a NYC-based firm, it's not moving. In fact, it's expanding its Detroit offices.
