Congratulations to the 2023 Commercial Holiday Activation Grant recipients
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and Detroit Means Business have awarded over $35,000 in 2023 Commercial Holiday Activation Grants throughout Detroit’s Commercial Corridors. Sponsored by Bank of America, New Economy Initiative and Invest Detroit, these small...
Detroit welcomes back Michigan & Trumbull Pizza with grand opening celebration
Michigan & Trumbull Pizza specializes in crafting Detroit-style pizza with inventive flavor combinations The pizzeria offers a menu that pays homage to the city’s pizza heritage while providing unexpected twists on classic favorites Michigan & Trumbull...
Motor City Match winner redefines men’s fashion while supporting local youth
Specializing in quality men’s fashion, MATURE clothing highlights the importance of showing up for yourself The Lifestyle Clothier’s “Suited for the Future” initiative provides free tailored suits, mentorship and networking opportunities for high school boys to...
Motor City Match winner overcomes disability to establish quality childcare center in Detroit neighborhood
Hooked on Books Childcare is dedicated to giving children the guidance and care to grow and develop The center offers sensory play, early mathematics, art and more to meet the developmental needs of children Owner Yolanda Massey’s journey with epilepsy led to the...
East Warren Avenue coming alive following infusion of City, Strategic Neighborhood Fund investment
Officials, business owners & community members cut ribbon on new streetscape and 3 new Motor City Match businesses on the same day Businesses opening today include a new bookstore and coffee shop, with a new bakery soon to follow New and proposed developments to...
DEGC, Bank of America working together to support Detroit’s small businesses
Small businesses are the heart of Detroit, and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) is actively supporting the city’s entrepreneurs by partnering with various community partners and businesses. “At the DEGC, we understand that consistent efforts to...
DEGC District Business Liaison director Lashawna Manigault joins Detroit Regional Chamber “The Power of &” Podcast
https://www.degc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PODCAST-PROMO-Lashawna-DEGC.mp4 Lashawna Manigault, the Detroit Economic Growth Development District Business Liaison program director, recently joined the Detroit Regional Chamber for the fifth episode of “The...
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation welcomes new BuyDetroit director
June 8, 2023 (DETROIT) – The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), the city of Detroit’s premier economic catalyst, proudly announces Mikki Godfrey as the new director of its BuyDetroit initiative, dedicated to helping Detroit-based entrepreneurs scale...