Detroit Economic Growth Corporation President and CEO Kevin Johnson recently joined Mark Hollis on WJR’s Focus with Paul W. Smith to discuss the role that sports play in Detroit.
Hear the full conversation on WJR’s website podcast player (E5414)
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation President and CEO Kevin Johnson recently joined Mark Hollis on WJR’s Focus with Paul W. Smith to discuss the role that sports play in Detroit.
Hear the full conversation on WJR’s website podcast player (E5414)
Over $1 million in grants awarded to 16 new businesses at the Round 27 awards ceremony. New Community Violence Intervention (CVI) track introduced, awarding $70,000 to four businesses led by individuals committed to positive community change. CVI track, developed with...
Medicina Scarlett, a bilingual medical service provider, celebrates its grand opening as the 168th Motor City Match business Founded by Scarlett Idema, a native Spanish speaker, Medicina Scarlett was created to help Idema bridge the gap between language barriers and...
DETROIT – May 30, 2024 - The City of Detroit, in partnership with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the redevelopment of several parcels that represent the majority of the former Packard Plant. The...
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) today announced that Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Economic Development and Investment Services for the DEGC, will be leaving the organization to become the new...
Nearly $1 million in grants awarded to 18 new businesses at Round 26 Awards ceremony. New Detroit ventures include a neighborhood grocery market, reflexology center, virtual reality center and Detroit’s first premier rage room. In Round 26, 83% are minority-owned...