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Mayor, DEGC celebrate grand opening of Bagley Vision, bringing new housing and retail to Corktown
Bagley Vision, a 25,000-square-foot mixed-use redevelopment at 2150 Bagley St. in Corktown, celebrates its grand opening with Mayor Mary Sheffield, DEGC and community partners and supporters. The building includes 14 residential units across junior one-bedroom, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, with 20% of units reserved for households earning up to 80% of the area median income. The project transforms a vacant 1933 warehouse into loft-style apartments, ground-floor re

DEGC
Sep 226 min read


Grounded stays and grows in Detroit: Mayor and DEGC celebrate EV maker’s official grand opening
Mayor Mary Sheffield and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) joined Grounded today for the official grand opening of the company’s new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in southwest Detroit, celebrating a deal that kept the Detroit-based mobility company in the city after it considered other options.

DEGC
Sep 83 min read


Detroit launches Round 2 of Detroit Startup Fund to fuel job creation and startup growth
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and startup ecosystem leaders announced the launch of Round 2 of the Detroit Startup Fund at a press conference today at Newlab Detroit. Round 2 will feature $300,000 in grants to 13 tech startups to fuel innovation that improves life for Detroiters, retains talent, and supports job creation.

DEGC
Feb 34 min read


DEGC welcomes Apex Digital Solutions to Detroit’s Jefferson Hub
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) announced today that Apex Digital Solutions, a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner specializing in AI Business Solutions and Security, will relocate its headquarters to Detroit’s Jefferson Hub and establish a new Experience Center, with the full move expected in mid-2026.

DEGC
Jan 272 min read


DEGC selects developers for retail hub and restaurants in Southwest Detroit
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) announced today the approval of a proposal from Queen Lillian Development and Tekton Development and retail development firm Lormax Stern to redevelop 6370 West Vernor Highway into a retail destination serving Southwest Detroit.

DEGC
Oct 8, 20253 min read


DEGC names developers for nearly $90M affordable housing development on 19 acres of former Rogell golf course
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) announced today it has selected Detroit Blight Busters and Wallick Communities to develop nearly 19 acres of the former Rogell Golf Course site in Northwest Detroit, bringing much-needed affordable housing and senior living options to the community.

DEGC
Sep 9, 20254 min read


Kevin Johnson joins WJR to discuss changing the narrative of Detroit.
Kevin Johnson, DEGC President & CEO, recently joined WJR to discuss how the narrative surrounding Detroit has been changed.

DEGC
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Mayor, DEGC announce $14.5 million in grants to move five key neighborhood developments forward
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) has been awarded $14.5 million from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)...

DEGC
Jan 10, 20247 min read


Mayor Duggan joins city officials, developers to celebrate the grand opening of brand-new multi-use apartment building at 655 W. Willis in Midtown
The development includes 36 units of housing, nine of which will be reserved for households with incomes up to 80% of the area median...

DEGC
Nov 12, 20233 min read


American Black Journal – The state of Black Real Estate Development in Detroit
DEGC Executive Vice President of Economic Development and Investment Services Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges recently joined American Black...

DEGC
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Mayor announces new DDA fund to create more deeply affordable housing
Downtown Development Authority to provide direct financial support for affordable housing for the first time since it was created by Mayo...

DEGC
Jan 11, 20235 min read


DEGC Releases Projected Economic Impact for 10 Proposed Mixed-Use Developments in The District Detroit
For immediate release Contact: Lanard Ingram, 313-303-8869 Lingram@degc.org Projects include Commercial Office, Mixed-Income Residential,...

DEGC
Jan 10, 20235 min read


The critical role of incentives in Detroit’s economic development
Incentives are critical to the continued growth of the city's economy

DEGC
Oct 26, 20213 min read


New 450-job Lear auto parts supplier plant to begin rising on Detroit’s East Side
New automotive supplier facility expected to open in mid-2022 to produce parts for GM’s Factory Zero Assembly facility

DEGC
Oct 14, 20214 min read


Michigan named a “top state” for new manufacturing jobs and investment; award recognizes projects in Detroit among state’s biggest wins
Detroit projects contribute to State's recognition for manufacturing and economic development

DEGC
Jun 16, 20212 min read


Michigan, Detroit recognized as top business investment areas in U.S.
City received distinction as “premier gateway for businesses” from around the world to expand

DEGC
Nov 24, 20202 min read


Detroit Manufacturing Systems continues to support Detroit's business community
A manufacturing win for the City of Detroit

DEGC
Sep 25, 20202 min read


Development of the former State Fairgrounds will bring jobs and opportunity to Detroiters
Development of the former State Fairgrounds will bring jobs and opportunity to Detroiters.

DEGC
Aug 13, 20202 min read


DEGC aids Detroit Development Community during COVID-19 crisis
As the DEGC continues its commitment to Detroit's growth and equitable development, several initiatives have been identified to minimize ...

DEGC
Mar 29, 20202 min read


Detroit City Council approves OPRA District for Livernois-McNichols retail area – the first broad-scale commercial incentive district for a Detroit neighborhood
Detroit City Council approves OPRA District for Livernois-McNichols retail area – the first broad-scale commercial incentive district for...

DEGC
Jul 31, 20192 min read
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