News from Detroit

Ash & Anvil makes big bet on making clothing for shorter men

Model D Friday, November 27, 2015

Steven Mazur and Eric Huang’s big idea was to make everyday clothing for shorter men. This week they are set to ship their first orders.

Bike share program for greater downtown on track for 2016

Model D Friday, November 27, 2015

Officials say roughly 350 bikes and 35 bike stations will be scattered throughout greater downtown.

Build, DC3 focus on raising revenue for fledgling businesses

Model D Friday, November 27, 2015

Build Institute is putting on bazaars where its alumni can sell their products, while DC3 is launching a program that helps freelancers more easily sell their services.

Detroit Trading Co. opens large downtown Detroit office

Model D Friday, November 13, 2015

Detroit Trading Co. greatly expanded its staff when it opened its downtown office. That growth is expected to continue as the company flips the dealership model of selling cars on its head.

Efforts to speed up development along the Detroit River take off with new RFQ

Model D Friday, November 13, 2015

In an effort to stimulate development along the city's east riverfront, the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and the city of Detroit Planning Department have issued a request for qualifications for a development plan.

Pasta startup Banza wins big prize at this year�s Accelerate Michigan

Model D Friday, November 13, 2015

When they started handing out the big checks at the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition last week, the biggest went to small food startup working out of an old tax foreclosure in Virginia Park.

Retail Bootcamp complete, Detroit startups work to establish permanent locations

Model D Friday, November 13, 2015

Five startups that recently graduated from TechTown's 2015 Retail Boot Camp will receive a share of $40,000 to help them make the transition to brick-and-mortar locations.

Detroit Bikes offering limited-edition fixed-wheel bike exclusively through crowd funding campaign

Model D Friday, November 13, 2015

The C-Type is available exclusively through Detroit Bikes' latest crowdfunding campaign.

Detroiters in film, music, and the live arts to vie for $25,000 fellowships

Model D Friday, November 13, 2015

Now in its eighth year, Kresge Arts in Detroit will award $25,000 fellowships to 18 local artists in film, music, and the live arts.

Fighting tax foreclosure, Recovery Park, and more: October development news round-up

Model D Monday, November 02, 2015

It's been another busy month for development news in the city of Detroit. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.

Detroit City FC to kick off largest community-financed project in U.S. sports history

Model D Monday, November 02, 2015

Detroit City FC is preparing to kick off what it's estimating to be the largest community-financed project in U.S. sports history, the renovation of its future home, Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.

Detroit dried milk manufacturer sees serious growth after expansion

Model D Monday, November 02, 2015

Vern Dale Products, a 57-year-old company located on Detroit's west side, makes roller dried milk powder, which is primarily used by premium chocolate manufacturers.

Detroit urban ag startup raises edible insects

Model D Monday, November 02, 2015

Detroit Ento is an Eastern Market-based startup that's turning locally sourced insects into food products.

'Give grass a chance,' says Navin Field Grounds Crew about Tiger Stadium site

Monday, November 02, 2015

A public forum on the future of Navin Field, the former site of Tiger Stadium, is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28.

International design community collaborates with Detroiters on Culture Lab product line

Model D Monday, November 02, 2015

The products will be available to the public at the Midtown store Nora from Oct. 30 through Nov. 15.

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