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2025 DMB Summit champions collaboration as key to economic growth for Detroit small businesses

Nearly 200 Detroit entrepreneurs gathered at Hollywood Casino Detroit for the 2025 Detroit Means Business Summit, themed “Return to Collaboration,” focusing on how ecosystem partners can work together to better serve local businesses

DMB President featured on Healthier Michigan podcast

Detroit Means Business President Dr. Marlo Rencher joined host Chuck Gaidica on the “Healthier Michigan” podcast

Navigate, elevate and thrive: Third annual Detroit Small Business Summit offers free resources and grant opportunities for Motor City entrepreneurs

DETROIT — Detroit Means Business (DMB), a resource-focused subsidiary of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), will host its...

DEGC and BSEED partner to educate Detroit entrepreneurs on city compliance

The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and the City of Detroit’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department...

DMB President published in Journal of Business Anthropology

Marlo Rencher, PhD, CDE, president of Detroit Means Business, recently had their research published with three other colleagues in the...

DMB Business assistance grants topic of the day with Crain's Detroit Business

Detroit Means Business is ready to provide up to $3.4 million in business assistance for Detroit small business owners.

Detroit Means Business discusses Business Assistance Grants on Newsradio 950 WWJ

Registration now open for rescheduled BuyDetroit Passport 2 Procurement Conference 2

Registration is now open for the rescheduled BuyDetroit Passport 2 Procurement Conference 2.

Congratulations to the 2023 Commercial Holiday Activation Grant Recipients

The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and Detroit Means Business have awarded over $35,000 in 2023 Commercial Holiday Activation Grants...

Detroit organizations awarded $3.4 million to establish entrepreneurial hubs aiding small businesses

The Detroit Economic Growth Association (DEGA) and six partner organizations have been awarded a $3.4 million grant to support small busines

The Second Annual Passport to Procurement Conference has been postponed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Passport to Procurement 2 Conference, originally scheduled for November 9, has been postponed. We...

Apply Now For the 2023 Commercial Holiday Activation Grant

Commercial Holiday Activation Grant applications open through Oct. 30, 2023

Detroit Means Business reflects on Pasa la Palabra: Latin-X-Tech event

The Pasa la Palabra: Latin-X-Tech event was a collaborative event that was put together by the Southwest Detroit Small Business Support...

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 on Nov. 9, 2023

DMB unveils its class of fellows ready to tackle challenges facing Detroit entrepreneurs

Detroit Means Business has announced a cohort of entrepreneurs tasked with addressing challenges facing small businesses in the city.

DEGC, Bank of America working together to support Detroit’s small businesses

Small businesses are the heart of Detroit, and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) is actively supporting the city's entrepreneur

Detroit to host Black Tech Weekend in October

The stage is set for a dynamic shift as Black Tech Weekend prepares to make its mark in Detroit in October. This innovative adaptation of...

Compliance series empowers Detroit small businesses and building property owners with knowledge.

The DEGC District Business Liaisons are holding an interactive hybrid education series on Detroit compliance.

Detroit Means Business seeks companies in bid process to help elevate Detroit’s small businesses

Detroit Means Business has announced a bid process for companies to provide consulting and support services for entrepreneurs in Detroit

Recognizing "Beautiful Businesses" in Detroit neighborhood corridors

The City of Detroit Department of Neighborhoods and DEGC District Business Liaisons (DBL) have partnered to recognize Beautiful Businesses