


Detroit Data Coalition hosting data art show during October’s Digital Inclusion Week
The Detroit Data Coalition is hosting a data art show called “Visualizing Detroit: The Art of Data,” with the theme of this year’s show being “Detroit Data Storytelling.” Participants are invited to use data from the Detroit Data...
DEGC Feature: GANAS Manufacturing finds its niche in the Motor City
https://www.degc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ganas_2D.mp4 Detroit’s manufacturing history runs deep – from the iconic roar of automotive engines to assembly lines that revolutionized mass production, the Motor City has been a symbol of industrial might. For...
City officials celebrate opening of Detroit holistic hair salon encouraging Detroiters to embrace their natural beauty
https://www.degc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Natural-ish_16x9.mp4 Natural-ish, a holistic hair salon and beauty supply store in the Bagley neighborhood, specializes in providing quality natural hair care The salon infuses sustainability and wellness practices into...
Rivertown neighborhood adds to Detroit’s entrepreneurial landscape with Motor City Match recipient Brix Wine
Brix Wine, a wine bar in the Rivertown neighborhood, specializes in providing an elevated experience with cultivated wine Brix Wine intends to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all residents eager to learn about wine Brix Wine is the 149th...
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...