Small Business Programming
What Is the Role of the Small Business Programming Team?
At the center of Detroit’s economic revitalization is our robust small-business community. Home-grown restaurants, retailers and service providers bring needed goods and services to residents. Small businesses provide local jobs, stabilize neighborhoods and create a sense of community. Black-owned businesses are especially important to an inclusive and accessible economy. DEGC provides a host of programming to help startups and established businesses flourish.
How Can the Small Business Programming Team Help You?


Small Business Programming Team

Lily Hamburger
Interim VP of Small Business Services and Senior Director, Detroit Means Business
Mariangela Pledl
Director of Neighborhood Grocery & Food Access
Alondra Alvizo
Senior Program Manager of Detroit Means Business
Keyra Cokley
BuyDetroit Program Manager
Denise Colona
Small Business Services Development Manager
Gregoire Eugene-Louis
Motor City Re-Store Program Manager
LaTosha Franklin
Interim Technical Assistance Manager
Medvis Jackson
Motor City Match Classes & Workshops Coordinator
Andrew Lucco
Director of Motor City Match
Ja Lisia Melendez
Small Business Services Coordinator
Kristen Morris
Small Business Associate
Lielle Saad
Motor City Match Marketing & Technology Coordinator
Madison Schillig
Design Coordinator for Motor City MatchLet Us Help You Launch and Grow Your Detroit Small Business
Our Small Business Call Center is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 844-333-8249.
The DEGC is bound to serve only those businesses within the city limits of Detroit. Businesses in Wayne County can visit Wayne County Technical Assistance & Financial Resources for more info.