DISTRICT BUSINESS LIAISONS
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What is a District Business Liaison?
DBLs are neighborhood business owners’ best friends. They are here to help navigate through any challenges you may have and connect you to the robust ecosystem of business support organizations in our city. DBLs work in close partnership with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and every organization and initiative that supports small businesses in Detroit. A DBL’s job is to focus on neighborhood business owners’ needs, and to work directly with the community’s entrepreneurs to help our commercial corridors thrive.
How we can help you:
Helping business owners navigate city resources including but not limited to permitting, licensing, plan review, zoning variances, and inspections
Connecting business owners with the resources they need to grow and thrive such as capital, talent, business support services, and grant programs
Collecting data and information that shows trends in where challenges lie for businesses in Detroit, in order to inform process, policy, and programmatic improvements that benefit the small business community
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POPULAR RESOURCES
LEARN HOW TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN DETROIT
OPEN FOR BUSINESS GUIDE
DEGC has partnered with the City's Lean Six Sigma program to offer the Open for Business Guide, a comprehensive resource to lead entrepreneurs through the process of properly starting their business in the City of Detroit.
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WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM BENEFITS?
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WHY PARTICIPATE?BuyDetroit understands the unique needs of buyers and sellers, and is creating resources to better prepare Detroit small- and mid-sized businesses to successfully compete for new business opportunities. This includes improving peer connections, building capacity and facilitating access to large contracts – all in one place.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?Supplier Requirements: Headquartered or based in the City of Detroit Registered and in good standing with the State of Michigan Have an EIN number In business for two or more years Have a valid license for the trade or profession the company is registered as (such as Lawyer, CPA, tradesman, and other licensed-required fields) Have a DUNS number if applying for government contracts Buyer Requirements: Agree to a clear, concise and fair bidding process that includes a scoring rubric List real opportunities with open and close dates Provide an opportunity description and a contract value Provide timely response to suppliers’ questions about the opportunity Have an EIN number In business for two or more years Must not discriminate
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE?Create an account and register for the Marketplace.
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WHAT TYPES OF OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?Buyers post specific opportunities in a variety of product and service areas. Opportunities are typically Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) from such notable organizations as the City of Detroit, Bedrock, DTE, Wayne State University and Comerica.
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AT A GLANCE
SUCCESS STORIES
J’s Café has been specializing​ in down home southern style soul food since 1983. Food at J’s Café is prepared the old fashion way, using the freshest ingredients and cooked same way your grandmother did. For the full menu and hours of operation, visit the J’s Café website.
Recently the business improved its exterior appearance, thanks to help from Tenecia Johnson, DEGC’s District Business Liaison for District 1.
