News from Detroit

April development news round-up: Retail, restaurants, and office space

Model D Sunday, May 01, 2016

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

PR agency rides renewed growth in Detroit

Model D Monday, April 18, 2016

Longtime Detroit PR firm Franco Public Relations Group has seen Detroit's fortunes rise and fall. It's stuck with the city for over 50 years and, thanks to that loyalty, saw record growth in 2015.

Detroit Tigers experience explosive financial growth

Crain's Detroit Business Monday, April 18, 2016

Though better broadcast rights deals and steady attendance, The Detroit Tigers have grown 300 percent in the last decade.

Luxury apartments development hopes to draw residents to riverfront

Model D Monday, April 18, 2016

U.S. Census Bureau says metro Detroit grew in 2015

City Lab Monday, April 18, 2016

As recently as 2009, metro Detroit experienced the largest population losses in the country. In 2015, the region grew, albeit modestly.

Wheelhouse Detroit to open new bike shop in downtown Hamtramck

Model D Monday, April 04, 2016

Wheelhouse Detroit, the popular bike shop on Detroit's RiverWalk, is opening a second location in May on Joseph Campau in downtown Hamtramck.

Solar panel work powers triple-digit growth at GreenLancer

Model D Monday, April 04, 2016

The alternative energy startup GreenLancer watched its revenue jump 340 percent last year.

ASTI Environmental targets urban work with new downtown office

Model D Monday, April 04, 2016

The environmental and engineering services firm ASTI Environmental opens an office in downtown Detroit.

Third annual Freep Film Festival kicks off

Freep Film Festival Monday, April 04, 2016

The film festival that showcases documentary film relevant to Detroit and Michigan is building on past success.

Exxodus Pictures expands workload with 3D modeling, animation

Model D Monday, April 04, 2016

The Detroit-based film production firm made a name for itself when it premiered its first feature-length film, "Jinn." Since then, it's expanded into other areas.

After leading the city through bankruptcy, Jones Day grows its Detroit office

Model D Sunday, March 20, 2016

Just a year after opening a downtown Detroit office, Jones Day is expanding its offices to accommodate a growing docket of local business.

Motor City Match seeks business and commercial property owners for third round of grants

Model D Monday, March 07, 2016

There are four major award categories for which business and property owners can apply for a share of $500,000 in grant funding.

Detroitists wanted: Challenge Detroit, DTX, NextEnergy seek applicants

Model D Monday, March 07, 2016

Several of the Motor City's top fellowship programs and incubators are currently taking applications, including Challenge Detroit, TechTown's DTX Launch Detroit, and NextEnergy.

February development news round-up: Breweries, apartments, vacant lots, and more

Model D Monday, March 07, 2016

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

Fast-growing tech firm QStride moves into One Woodward Avenue

Model D Saturday, February 20, 2016

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