Detroit and Wayne County, like the rest of the world, are feeling the devastating impact of COVID-19. After ensuring the safety of our people, sustaining our neighborhood businesses is our next priority. I’m pleased to announce several financial aid packages available...
As the world celebrates Women’s History Month, it’s a particularly good time to recognize the economic achievements made by women – especially women of color. According to a study by American Express, women of color are starting businesses 4.5 times faster than...
FROM: Michael Rafferty, Vice President, Small Business Services The Avenue of Fashion welcomed its newest business last week when Narrow Way Café & Shop, recipient of a Motor City Match grant, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting by Mayor Mike Duggan...
FROM: Glen W. Long, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, Interim President & CEO DEGC’s marquee programs for Detroit small businesses — Motor City Match and Motor City Re-Store — are grabbing some great headlines, but they are just part of the array of resources DEGC can...
FROM: Peter Chapman, Executive Vice President, Business Development DEGC’s Business Development team is focused on engaging foreign companies and helping local companies export goods and services more aggressively and strategically overseas. We’re happy to invite you...