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The Congregation turns a Detroit church into a neighborhood coffee spot
The community space and cafe is a Motor City Match awardee.

Motor City Match, Mayor announce $500k in cash grants to 13 new businesses in first round of funding
A total of 63 winners were announced.

Defining the Future of Fashion in Detroit Comes with its Own Roadblocks
What will it take to develop the ecosystem in Detroit to support a sustainable fashion industry?

State of Michigan allocates $3 million to implement Michigan Workforce Training Equipment Grant
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) will administer State funds for the Detroit/Wayne County region.

Uber and Visa Announce Grants For Growth Program, Providing $1 Million to Small Businesses
Uber and Visa have announced a program that will provide $1 million in grants & resoruces to small businesses.

Boot camp helps online businesses open brick-and-mortar stores despite pandemic
TechTown's Retail Boot Camp Helps online businesses go offline.

Detroit's only Black woman-owned yarn store weaves together art, friendships, community
Parker Avenue Knits is bringing together Detroit's local knitting community

Governor Whitmer signs legislation enabling Michigan to attract billions in investment, create jobs
Bipartisan bills will support small businesses and invest $1 billion.

Effort underway to revive Black-owned businesses hit hard by pandemic
Nonprofits are advocating for people to shop at local Black-owned businesses.

DEGC Helps Small Businesses Turn Concepts Into Reality
Pierre Batton joined Jackie Paige on CW50's Community Connect.

Detroit businesses hit hard by COVID pandemic determined to get people back in stores
DEGC and DMB are determined to help stabilize Detroit's small businesses.

Whitmer proclaims today as Small Business Saturday
Small businesses are being celebrated on a statewide level, as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared today as Small Business Saturday.

Here are 3 Detroit businesses to support this holiday season
Read on to discover three Detroit businesses to support during the holidays.

Detroit’s ‘hustling’ spirit is alive and well on 6 Mile
BridgeDetroit and The Neighborhoods have teamed up to identify Detroit’s thriving neighborhood business corridors.

#ShopSmallDetroit this holiday season
Each of us has the ability to make a difference by supporting local.

DEGC helps business owners with Recovery Assistance Loan Fund
DEGC is one of many EDA-funded Revolving Loan Funds across the country.

Detroit Metro Airport to share opportunities for small businesses
Detroit Metropolitan Airport is opening its arms to small businesses.

Inside designer Tracy Reese’s quest to transform Detroit into an ethical fashion manufacturing hub
Designer Tracy Reese envisions Detroit as America's next Garment District.

District Business Liaisons: Help for Detroit's small business owners
District Business Liaisons (DBLs) can help connect business owners with resources and navigate various processes.

Detroit Farm & Cider – A First for the City
Leandra King has launched Detroit Farm & Cider's first full season.
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