DEGC announces leadership changes following the departure of COO Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges Derrick Headd joins as Senior VP of Public Policy and Operations Jacqueline Young appointed as Senior Director of Business Development David Howell promoted to VP of Development...
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...