Every summer, Hatch Detroit and its sponsoring company, Comerica Bank, create a month-long buzz around entrepreneurs and small-business development through its unique contest to find the next “big idea” in retail, restaurants or other industries in Highland Park, Hamtramck or Detroit. This year, … [Read more...] about Hatch Detroit Launches Small Business Alumni Relief Fund with $100k from Comerica Bank
Movie Fans Invited to Attend “The District Detroit Movie Nights” presented by Chevrolet
Movie fans of all ages are invited to enjoy Michigan’s beautiful summer nights outside Little Caesars Arena for “The District Detroit Movie Nights” presented by Chevrolet, a free cinema series running from August 7 through September 6. With reserved seating that enables social distancing and … [Read more...] about Movie Fans Invited to Attend “The District Detroit Movie Nights” presented by Chevrolet
Art Mile highlights Detroit’s galleries, museums and art-run spaces in a socially distant way
Metro Detroit art lovers, rejoice: Through a unique new program known as Art Mile, you can check out a citywide digital art exhibition that champions Detroit’s vibrant and diverse arts community by promoting public programs and online acquisitions. In celebration of its launch, Art Mile will host … [Read more...] about Art Mile highlights Detroit’s galleries, museums and art-run spaces in a socially distant way
LTU’s Detroit Center for Design + Technology brings climate change exhibit, symposium online, free to all
Midtown’s Detroit Center for Design + Technology may be closed to the public, but its creative staff and partners have found a way to bring its major spring exhibit and symposium right into our homes. Titled Yeah, What Lester Said, the online event delves in-depth to explore the impact of climate … [Read more...] about LTU’s Detroit Center for Design + Technology brings climate change exhibit, symposium online, free to all
Sidewalk Detroit, Kresge Fellows partner to create a mobile and virtual performance series
Art and artists are the things and people keeping us all entertained throughout the pandemic, and one local group and foundation are coming together to help create new art and conversation around artwork in light of how the world has changed with COVID-19. Sidewalk Detroit is excited to … [Read more...] about Sidewalk Detroit, Kresge Fellows partner to create a mobile and virtual performance series
Detroit Symphony Orchestra offers a free summer series to enjoy its music outdoors
Listening to the sweet sounds of summer can only become that much more lovely with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its new series – which is completely free to anyone who wants to join. The DSO recently announced its Summer Sessions: DSO Outdoors, a series of free, outdoor, socially distant … [Read more...] about Detroit Symphony Orchestra offers a free summer series to enjoy its music outdoors
Looking for some financial insights? Try this free money personality quiz
Some people shy away from talking about money or budgets. But then there are other kinds of people (like me) who love personal finance and figuring out how to stretch your money. When I want to learn about budgeting, spending and investing, I tend to do a lot of research on blogs, podcasts or … [Read more...] about Looking for some financial insights? Try this free money personality quiz
Small business champion Jennyfer Crawford brings back Detroit’s Market Fridays
Getting out of the house, enjoying a Michigan summer day and doing some shopping in the fresh air? Sounds like a winning plan for the newly reopened Market Fridays, especially for those looking to socially distance. This summer, small-business advocate Jennyfer Crawford is supporting Michigan … [Read more...] about Small business champion Jennyfer Crawford brings back Detroit’s Market Fridays
Detroit History Tours creates app so people can learn history while social distancing
In Metro Detroit, the Detroit History Tour company is well known for its storytelling and great bus, boat and walking tours. But the coronavirus has made the tourism industry basically come to a standstill. Thankfully, the tour company’s founder hasn’t stood still when it comes to innovating her … [Read more...] about Detroit History Tours creates app so people can learn history while social distancing
National Council of Jewish Women reopens its resale shop, celebrating 86 years in business
Resale shops offer the best deals in the world – consider its goods “new to you” and you can find everything you need for your home and family. But, just like every other business, they felt the pinch of coronavirus. Council Re|Sale, one of the oldest resale shops in metro Detroit, was forced to … [Read more...] about National Council of Jewish Women reopens its resale shop, celebrating 86 years in business
