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Development News “The allocation of the Vibrancy Grant funding for Mexicantown Main Street's marketing platform and brand awareness campaign project signifies a pivotal investment in revitalizing our district,” says SDBA VP of Programs & Compliance Brandi Watts. Economic Development

Main Street grants support new marketing campaign in Mexicantown; winter festival in North End

MJ GalbraithTuesday, March 5, 2024
Development News Comcast Director of Community Impact for Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky Shannon Dulin shows Detroit resident Gwendolyn Jones how to access some programs she's looking forward to using at the Certified Tech Hub. Technology and Innovation

City celebrates launch of new initiative that helps underserved Detroiters get online

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 15, 2024
Development News Carrianna Geter created this mural for the Eastside Community Network's Grill and Chill Kitchen at The Vault in 2022. The Eastside Community Network is one of 32 BIPOC-serving nonprofits to share in $23.7M in funding from Enterprise. Community Development

These 32 Detroit community development organizations just received $23.7M in funding support

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 8, 2024
Development News “Celebrating the Kresge Foundation’s storied past is important because it illuminates and informs our current vision and future strategic direction,” says Cecilia Muñoz, chairwoman of Kresge’s Board of Trustees. Community Development

Kresge Foundation celebrates 100 years; partners with Detroit Historical Museum, Urban Consulate

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 1, 2024
Development News “A single electric bus can eliminate 1,690 tons of CO2 over its lifespan, the equivalent of taking 27 cars off the road," says Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer Zachary Kolodin. Healthy Communities

Detroit wins $5.9M grant to purchase 15 clean-energy school buses

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 18, 2024
Development News University of Detroit Mercy campus in 2016. Sustainability

University of Detroit Mercy wins $3.79M grant to make energy efficiency upgrades for area nonprofits

MJ GalbraithTuesday, December 19, 2023
Development News Detroit's Crawford family celebrates the grand opening of Cred Cafè in the Rivertown district. Entrepreneurship

Coffee shop by day, speakeasy by night: Cred Cafè celebrates opening in Rivertown district

MJ GalbraithTuesday, December 12, 2023
Development News Owners of Michigan & Trumbull Pizza, Nate Peck and Kristen Calverley. Entrepreneurship

Michigan & Trumbull Pizza finds new home at Dreamtroit

MJ GalbraithTuesday, December 5, 2023
Development News Michigan Avenue in Corktown in 2017. Technology and Innovation

A new way to collect and analyze street usage data to be deployed in Corktown

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 21, 2023
Development News The Helen L. DeRoy Auditorium on the campus of Wayne State University and its surrounding reflection pool, seen here empty to the right of the building's foundation. Arts and Culture

Wayne State hopes for Spring '24 completion for restoration of Yamasaki-designed reflection pool

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 21, 2023
Development News TechTown Detroit is located at 440 Burroughs St. in Detroit. Technology and Innovation

TechTown-affiliated startup accelerator takes home this $500K grand prize in national competition

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 7, 2023
Development News "I first started my catering ventures with artist showcases and gallery openings. It was cannabis that helped me craft food that matched the level of the artists’ work,” says executive chef Enid Parham. Arts and Culture

Cannabis, dining, and dance: Detroit club lines up next event, eyes expansion to other cities

MJ GalbraithTuesday, October 17, 2023
Development News "We know the startup journey is challenging and that there are distinct hurdles along the way, especially for founders from underrepresented communities," says Joshua Sirefman, CEO of Michigan Central. Technology and Innovation

Michigan Central, Newlab launch new fellowship for women and minorities in tech

MJ GalbraithTuesday, October 17, 2023
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