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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.

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.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan today joined with Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) officials, City Council President Mary Sheffield, and startup ecosystem leaders announced the launch the first-of-its-kind Detroit Startup Fund. The $700,000 initiative will distribute grants to Detroit-based tech startups over the next year in its first round.

When we talk about economic growth, we can’t just focus on the shiny new. Real Detroit economic development means honoring the businesses...

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

Officials, business owners & community members cut ribbon on new streetscape and 3 new Motor City Match businesses on the same day...

Small businesses are the heart of Detroit, and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) is actively supporting the city's...

Motor City Match Round 21 recipients include 17 new businesses and 15 existing businesses.

The Lab Drawer offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & Mathematics) experiences and learning to aspiring young childre...

Incentives are critical to the continued growth of the city's economy

Program brings Detroit’s procurement community together to create jobs, drive access and grow Detroit’s local economy

City expected to regain pre-pandemic momentum

Detroit projects contribute to State's recognition for manufacturing and economic development

Vaccines can help save Detroit's small businesses

Second financial relief program to help Detroit small businesses during COVID-19 crisis, providing a total of more than $11 million since...

Financial assistance provides an immediate lifeline for businesses, but customer support is vital for small business sustainability

With an assist from DEGC and state and regional partners, the digital auto insurance carrier chose to make Detroit its second home.

The importance of manufacturing in our regional economy.

More help is on the way for Detroit businesses impacted by COVID-19.

The importance of Black-owned businesses and how to support them.