State of Michigan allocates $3 million to implement Michigan Workforce Training Center Equipment Grant Program
The State of Michigan has allocated $3 million statewide to implement the Michigan Workforce Training Center Equipment Grant Program to support equipment purchases for qualified training providers that offer workforce training for qualified employers and individuals...
Vacant Cadillac Stamping Plant being demolished to clear way for new industrial facility; Detroiters being prioritized to fill 450 jobs created there
Eastside eyesore has been mostly vacant since the 1980s and fully vacant since 2015 Massive demolition being performed by Detroit-based, majority black-owned company New facility expected to create 450 jobs; developer committed to ensuring new tenant prioritizes...
Motor City Match awardee Spot Lite Detroit opens in Detroit’s east side; plans to bring art and creativity to neighborhood
Another new Detroit business opens in 2021 despite COVID-19 crisis Motor City Match (MCM) Round 11 $40,000 cash grant awardee Gallery, bar, record store and music venue among several female- and minority-owned businesses receiving support from MCM, City of Detroit,...
Established business owners bring only independently owned Benjamin Moore retailer to Detroit
DETROIT – Serial entrepreneurs Nicholas and Nicole Piach, owners of Banner Sign Co. and Digital Print Specialties, today announced the official opening of The Color Bloc, the only independently owned and authorized Benjamin Moore retailer, the first in the city of...
GrindGrind celebrates grand opening in Detroit’s Rivertown District, receives $40,000 from Motor City Match
Opened in 2020, grand opening delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic Motor City Match (MCM) Round 12 $40,000 cash grant awardee Inspirational clothing brand among several Black- and minority-owned businesses receiving support from MCM, City of Detroit, Detroit Economic...
Playa Vs. Playa gaming lounge celebrates opening in Northwest Detroit, receives $60,000 from Motor City Match
Opened early 2020, grand opening delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic Motor City Match (MCM) Round 15 recipient of $60,000 cash grant Gaming lounge among several Black- and Detroit resident-owned businesses receiving support from MCM, City of Detroit, Detroit Economic...
Detroit’s first East African restaurant celebrates grand opening in New Center, receives $50,000 from Motor City Match
Baobab Fare now open for in-person dining and carryout Motor City Match (MCM) Round 12 cash grant awardee of $50,000 East African restaurant, market and juice bar among several Black- and female-owned businesses receiving support from MCM, City of Detroit, Detroit...
BuyDetroit: Local procurement program enables small business growth, diversity and job creation
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation launched the Detroit-to-Detroit (D2D) program in March 2013 to identify and strengthen business-to-business connections throughout the city. Thanks to support from the New Economy Initiative and TCF Bank, DEGC and Detroit Means...