The Tech Hub of The Midwest
In the last few years, I’ve heard a lot about how Detroit is fast becoming the ‘Tech Hub of the Midwest.’ While it’s nice that people are taking notice, it’s sort of old news. Like century-old news. Since the late…
Ellis Island Tea’s Historic Recipe Meets Modern Marketing to Brew Success
In 2014, the Opportunity Detroit Blog introduced you to Nailah Ellis-Brown, an entrepreneur who turned a 100-year-old family recipe into a budding business, honoring her great grandfather’s wish that “the recipe is to be sold and not told.” Since then,…
Grand Circus Graduates Poised for Professional Technology Careers
The investment Grand Circus (GC) has in the city of Detroit extends beyond accessible technology bootcamps and IT programs; their passion for the next generation of technical professionals fuels the Detroit hustle and stimulates the city’s economy. Located at 1570…
Build Institute Creates an Ecosystem of Entrepreneurs in Detroit
Formed in January 2012 as a pilot project of D:hive, Build Institute, an entrepreneurial program, began as a welcome center and resource located on Woodward Avenue in the current Nike Detroit Community Store space. The welcome center included tours, provided…
Ponyride Encourages Collaboration Among Artists and Entrepreneurs
Founded five years ago on the premise of perseverance and solidarity, Ponyride continues to create a unique space for artists and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and ideas. “We think of it as an incubator space,” said Noah Morrison, director…
Grand Circus Hosts a Free Tech Industry Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 17
Grand Circus Detroit (GCD) continues to invest in the city of Detroit through their growing technology and IT programs and bootcamps, providing countless opportunities to enrich the new generation of technical professionals. If you have an interest in the tech…
Detroit Leather Company, Douglas and Co. to Open Storefront in City’s North End
Douglas and Co., a Detroit based leather goods brand, is opening their first storefront in the city’s North End neighborhood on Thursday August 25 at 6 p.m. and you’re invited to come out and celebrate with them! For the last…
How to Turn Your Big Idea into a Small Business
America was built on small businesses. They’re what make cities great and what helps create a unique, one-of-a-kind character and charm. Detroit is home to dozens of small businesses; some have been around for more than 100 years and others…
Bedrock Is Amassing a Pile of Green Awards for its Energy-Efficient Buildings
Thanks to its growing list of local and national awards, Bedrock Real Estate Services has solidified its position as a “green” leader in downtown Detroit. The property management and real estate services company was recently honored with a TOBY award…
Buddy’s Pizza Hosts 39th Annual Slice for Life, Benefitting Capuchin Soup Kitchen
We know there’s a lot of good happening in Detroit, and every day more and more people are giving their time and talents to make the city the best it can be. It’s pretty unusual, though, when a couple of…