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Motor City Match welcomes Pink Diamond: A transformative beauty experience in Detroit’s University District
Pink Diamond, a 9,000-square-foot "beauty mall," celebrates its grand opening as the 167th Motor City Match business Founded by Detroit native Katrina Belin, who overcame significant challenges, Pink Diamond offers a wide range of services, including salon treatments,...
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Motor City Match welcomes Pink Diamond: A transformative beauty experience in Detroit’s University District
Pink Diamond, a 9,000-square-foot "beauty mall," celebrates its grand opening as the 167th Motor City Match business Founded by Detroit native Katrina Belin, who overcame significant challenges, Pink Diamond offers a wide range of services, including salon treatments,...
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Detroit Means Business seeks companies in bid process to help elevate Detroit’s small businesses
July 12, 2023 (DETROIT) – Detroit Means Business, a coalition of private, public and philanthropic partners dedicated to advancing the success of Detroit's vibrant small business ecosystem, has announced a bid process for companies that can provide consulting and...
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Recognizing “Beautiful Businesses” in Detroit neighborhood corridors
Detroit has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years. The small businesses that have taken root in the city's neighborhoods are...
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Mikki Godfrey Appointed Director of DEGC’s BuyDetroit Initiative
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mikki Godfrey as the new director of its BuyDetroit initiative. BuyDetroit is dedicated to assisting Detroit-based entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses, and with Godfrey at the helm, the program is expected to make significant strides forward. With her extensive background in supporting small businesses, Godfrey brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role, positioning BuyDetroit for success.
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Detroit Economic Growth Corporation welcomes new BuyDetroit director
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), the city of Detroit’s premier economic catalyst, proudly announces Mikki Godfrey as the new director of its BuyDetroit initiative, dedicated to helping Detroit-based entrepreneurs scale their businesses. With an extensive background in supporting small businesses, Godfrey brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to propel BuyDetroit’s mission forward.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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