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The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and City of Detroit cut the ribbon Tuesday on Moondog Café, a 1,250-square-foot venue that blends coffeehouse culture with intimate concerts. The business, marking the 195th Motor City Match business to open, takes over a space that sat empty for years, transforming into what founders Joe Darling, Rob Nash and Jared Talaga envision as the neighborhood’s new gathering place.

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).

After being diagnosed with stage 2 liver failure, Ayana Hall dedicated herself to her physical and emotional wellness. Today, with the help of a $70,000 grant from Motor City Match, Hall has converted her personal passion into brand new business Vivacious Lady Luxury Spa with a mission of offering care and wellness for others.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan today joined with Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) officials and City Council President Mary Sheffield announced the first 13 recipients of the City’s $700,000 Startup Fund during a press conference at the Jefferson Hub in Midtown.

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.