On Saturday, May 21, the Detroit Mower Gang is hosting a 12-hour marathon of cleaning, cutting, and mowing across the Metro Detroit area. Fondly known as the Motown Mowdown, the event is the Mower Gang’s biggest. The public is welcomed and encouraged to volunteer during this day-long mowing fest....
Automation Alley, a technology business association covering a 10 county region in Southeastern Michigan, concluded its four-year Technical Talent Development Program (TTDP) on a successful note. The nonprofit trained 1,347 local workers through its program, exceeding their original goal to train 715 workers. The TTDP, made possible through a...
The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau and the MotorCities National Heritage Area revealed the Autopalooza lineup, which will look a little different this year, as beloved, familiar events are joined by new ones. Autopalooza 2016 will kick off with the return of the Shell Eco-marathon Americas on Aprill 22-24...
Automation Alley and several of its members – business owners from the Southeast Michigan region – will soon embark on a trade mission and put Michigan on the global business world’s map. They will attend Hannover Messe from April 25-29. The event is the world’s largest industrial trade show and...
Detroit is home to two things that often go hand-in-hand – the automobile and innovation, and from April 22 through 24, the city will host the Shell Eco-marathon Americas. The eco-marathon presents a unique challenge to high school and college students around the world. The Eco-marathon is a great opportunity to...
The third round of Motor City Match has ended, with a combined $500,000 in grant funding given to a variety of Detroit businesses. Funding for the nine small business projects in Detroit neighborhoods ranged from $18,000 to $100,000. Motor City Match was launched last year by Mayor...
The city’s blight removal program, already the largest in the nation, is going to expand by at least 50 percent over the next two years. Additionally, several neighborhood-focused programs have resulted in a rise in home rehabilitation across Detroit. But that increase in the blight removal program and home...
The Eastern Market neighborhood will soon welcome a new addition to its unique food scene. Gather, a restaurant conceptualized by friends Nate Vogeli and Kyle Hunt, along with Kyle’s wife, Lea, is expecting to make its debut in late Summer or early Fall, thanks to its success on Kickstarter....
Metro Detroit and Michigan are among the top metropolitan areas and states when it comes to seeing growth in the number of women-owned businesses. According to a report by American Express OPEN, the number of women-owned firms grew dramatically after the recession – by 45 percent from 2007 to 2016, to...
Attention grilled cheese lovers: Mark your calendars! Tuesday, April 12, is National Grilled Cheese Day, and to celebrate, Batch Brewing Company has teamed up with Arla. For every Feelgood Tap purchased at Batch Brewing Company (1400 Porter St.) customers will get a free Arla grilled cheese. Additionally, for every Feelgood...
Ready to scour downtown Detroit for the chance to win two suite tickets to the Detroit Grand Prix (plus other awesome prizes)? Here’s your chance. At 10:00 a.m. on April 16, Shell and the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a scavenger hunt in downtown....
Did you miss your chance to attend Prince William and Duchess Catherine of Windsor’s baby shower? Here’s your opportunity to make up for it. The Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Detroit (8000 Woodward Ave) is hosting its third annual Royal Baby Shower benefitting Cass Community Social Services on...
Calling all local entrepreneurs in the food, beverage, and craft brewing industry. We’ve got an event you won’t want to miss. On Wednesday, April 13, Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and the Build Institute are hosting Detroit’s first dynamic Speed Coaching event. The event runs from...
Looking for a fun date night idea that offers delicious food, dancing, raffles, and supports a great cause? Then mark your calendars for the YoungLives Dinner and Dancing Charity Gala on Saturday, April 9 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. YoungLives is an offshoot ministry of the...
This summer, Detroit will add a new member to its growing list of restaurants. The newest arrival, Calexico, a New York City-based Mexican restaurant, will open in the One Campus Martius building (1040 Woodward Avenue). The 4,000 square-foot restaurant and bar will occupy the space that formerly housed Olga’...
Head down to Pewabic Pottery’s historic east side studio (10125 Jefferson Avenue) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 to help make Pewabic’s 24th annual Empty Bowl fundraiser a success. The event will benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank and is free to attend....
Ever wanted to take a peaceful stroll along a pave path and visit all the cultural and public places in a community? Here’s your chance to make that desire a reality. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation have...
Ready to see the beauty of Belle Isle accented by unique artwork from local and regional artists? Plan to attend the first ever Belle Isle Art Fair on August 6 and 7. The fair will take place next to the Scott Fountain near the Southern tip of the park and...
