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

Mariangela Pledl
Director of Food Access Programs
Denise Colona
Small Business Services Development Manager
LaTosha Franklin
Motor City Match Technical Assistance Manager
Tekeyah Gaines
Senior Digital Strategy Manager of Detroit Means Business
Medvis Jackson
Motor City Match Develop Track Manager
Andrew Lucco
Senior Director of Motor City Match
Ja Lisia Melendez
Small Business Services Coordinator
Lielle Saad
Motor City Match Marketing & Technology Coordinator
Madison Schillig
Design Coordinator for Motor City Match
Sidni Smith
Motor City Match Data AnalystLet 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.