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Hastings Market officially opened its doors on Wednesday, September 9, giving a new group of emerging Detroit entrepreneurs a chance to test their retail concepts without the overhead that usually comes with it. The market is the centerpiece of the NextUP313 Retail Incubator, a program built for Detroit residents and retailers ages 18 to 30 who want to see if a brick-and-mortar business can work before they commit to the rent, loans and build-out costs that typicall

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.

The City of Detroit and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) today announced the launch of the Detroit Capital Hub, an innovative online platform that makes it easier for Detroit entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect with local Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

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.

Nearly 200 Detroit entrepreneurs gathered at Hollywood Casino Detroit for the 2025 Detroit Means Business Summit, themed “Return to Collaboration,” focusing on how ecosystem partners can work together to better serve local businesses

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

Collaborative effort by Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, DEGC-affiliate Detroit Means Business and local organizations to foster...

Registration is now open for the rescheduled BuyDetroit Passport 2 Procurement Conference 2. Passport 2 Procurement Conference 2 will be...

Founded over 30 years ago, Mac Galleries has become a hub for local artists and a place for the arts to thrive and inspire. The gallery...

Motor City Match, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at turning Detroit residents into thriving entrepreneurs, is now accepting...

Umi’s Comfort is a black woman-owned small business offering handmade, custom quilts, pillows and quilting classes.

BuyDetroit, a small business initiative of the DEGC, is bringing in a famous investor and fashion mogul to headline an event connecting D...

Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness is a woman-owned and LGTBQ+ studio that offers yoga and meditation classes and other self-care practices

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

A local event aims to help Detroit entrepreneurs sow seeds for future financial success. Detroit Means Business will host “Small Business...

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

Several financial aid packages available for Detroit and Wayne County small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

As black women open new businesses at a record pace in Detroit, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and Motor City Match ensure they have...

The Avenue of Fashion welcomed its newest business last week when Narrow Way Café & Shop, recipient of a Motor City Match grant, celebrat...

DEGC’s marquee programs for Detroit small businesses — Motor City Match and Motor City Re-Store — are grabbing some great headlines, but ...