DMB Live is a monthly Resource Call hosted by District Business Liaisons featuring City Departments and other Small Business focused resource opportunities.
Running a business can be overwhelming at times. Working with a business expert can help increase your chances of success. Learn more about the types of guidance available in Detroit's small business support ecosystem.
One of the biggest challenges for small business owners is finding the funds necessary to launch – and eventually grow – their businesses. Find the various types of funding available and a growing list of resources to consider.
Explore opportunities to grow your small business through accelerators, technical assistance, competitions, and other programs that provide access to mentorship, strategy, investment, and training.
Choosing a business location and space is a crucial step in starting a business. Find guides for searching for space to lease or purchase and resources for building and renovating.
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation has launched the Shop Small Detroit 2025 Holiday Planning Guide, a free resource designed to help Detroit small businesses prepare for the busiest season of the year. The guide includes marketing tips, event planning tools, compliance reminders, District Business Liaison contacts and additional resources to help entrepreneurs boost visibility and drive sales throughout the holiday season.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan today joined with Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) officials, City Council President Mary Sheffield, and startup ecosystem leaders announced the launch the first-of-its-kind Detroit Startup Fund. The $700,000 initiative will distribute grants to Detroit-based tech startups over the next year in its first round. The goal of the program is to create jobs, fuel innovation that improves life for Detroiters, and retain talent.
