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Motor City Match Program Director Madison Schillig Shares Program Updates with Fox 2 Detroit
Madison Schillig, the new Program Director for Motor City Match, joined Fox 2 News on Thursday, March 21, to discuss the program's current state and share insights into its future. https://youtu.be/IDEPcqkra78 Video courtesy of Fox 2 Detroit
Motor City Match Program Director Madison Schillig Shares Program Updates with Fox 2 Detroit
Madison Schillig, the new Program Director for Motor City Match, joined Fox 2 News on Thursday, March 21, to discuss the program's current state and share insights into its future. https://youtu.be/IDEPcqkra78 Video courtesy of Fox 2 Detroit
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Detroit invites entrepreneurs to network with major buyers at procurement conference
Network and grow your small business at the 2nd annual Passport to Procurement Conference hosted by BuyDetroit. This can't-miss event on November 9 brings together suppliers, resources and buyers to help Detroit entrepreneurs connect and compete, leading to future...
Motor City Match winner overcomes disability to establish quality childcare center in Detroit neighborhood
Hooked on Books Childcare is dedicated to giving children the guidance and care to grow and develop The center offers sensory play, early mathematics, art and more to meet the developmental needs of children Owner Yolanda Massey’s journey with epilepsy led to the...
Detroit Means Business unveils its class of fellows ready to tackle challenges facing Detroit entrepreneurs
DETROIT (September 29, 2023) — Detroit Means Business, a coalition of private, public and philanthropic partners committed to serving Detroit's small business sector, has announced a cohort of entrepreneurs tasked with addressing challenges facing small businesses in...
East Warren Avenue coming alive following infusion of City, Strategic Neighborhood Fund investment
Officials, business owners & community members cut ribbon on new streetscape and 3 new Motor City Match businesses on the same day Businesses opening today include a new bookstore and coffee shop, with a new bakery soon to follow New and proposed developments to...
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THE MICHIGAN OPPORTUNITY PODCAST
In episode 14, Kevin Johnson, DEGC President and CEO, talks with host Ed Clemente about DEGC’s efforts to stimulate small business growth, attract new investment and create jobs for Detroiters.
HELPING DETROIT SMALL BUSINESSES
Join a conversation with Kevin Johnson and Pierre Batton of the DEGC in an interview with the Michigan Chronicle’s Andre Ash.
Build + Revitalize Podcast
Motor City Match Recipient, Baobab Fare, Brings East African Dishes and Help for Fellow Refugees to Detroit
Awards
The Michigan Chronicle has named Pierre Batton, DEGC Vice President of Small Business Services, as one of its 2020 “40 Under 40” honorees. Batton joins a list of the area’s most influential young professionals, chosen from hundreds of nominations, that represent a variety of industries and professions, including business leaders, community activists, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and educators.
Site Selection Magazine named DEGC a top economic development group for 2019 and 2020 and awarded DEGC with the prestigious Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development. The award recognizes the top local and regional economic development agencies in America. Significant projects noted were Fiat Chrysler, Arbe Robotics, and Flex-N-Gate. And, according to Site Selection Magazine, “DEGC’s Business Development team is leading Detroit’s first and only global commerce initiative.”
Kevin Johnson, CEO was named one of the Top 50 Economic Developers of 2019 by Consultant Connect, a highly touted consulting agency known internationally for its strategies to advance economic growth and development. “The list recognizing North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers is designed to acknowledge the hard work of the top leaders in this field and elevate the conversation around economic development and job creation,” said Ron Kitchens, managing partner, Consultant Connect. “Each of the leaders represented on this year’s list is beyond deserving of this recognition for their efforts in building our communities.”
For 2019, Business Facilities magazine selected the Fiat Chrysler expansion as its Deal of the Year. FCA’s $4.5 billion investment in Detroit and nearby Macomb County was selected from a group of 40 nationally recognized deals as the publication’s top economic development project in the U.S. It marked the second consecutive year a Detroit-based development won the highest honor. Ford Motor Company’s purchase of the Michigan Central Depot claimed the top spot in 2018. Ford continues to work with the City, DEGC and others to renovate the historic train station and redevelop the surrounding Corktown neighborhood.