News from Detroit

Corktown's Beard Balm goes global as it nears $1M sales

Model D Sunday, May 01, 2016

Beard Balm, which makes an all-natural, leave-in conditioner for beards and facial hair, is selling its products around the world and closing in on $1 million worth of sales this year.

Week of events celebrating and supporting Detroit entrepreneurs starts May 2

Build Institute Sunday, May 01, 2016

Detroit Entrepreneur Week (DEW) is a 6-day festival that takes place across three Detroit neighborhoods through events, workshops and seminars.

Final year of NEI's challenge to grant local businesses a total of $500K

NEI Sunday, May 01, 2016

On April 20, the New Economy Initiative kicked-off the third and final year of the NEIdeas challenge, "a two-tiered challenge awarding $500,000 to existing small businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park for their ideas to grow."

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.

Biking institution celebrates coming of spring with annual open house

Back Alley Bikes Monday, April 18, 2016

Back Alley Bikes and the Hub of Detroit will have an open house and garage sale on April 23 to raise awareness for their programs and services, and usher in another biking season.

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

Move over food trucks, a flower truck is coming to Detroit

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.

Paxahau picks up pace, moves to larger office in Corktown

Metromode Monday, April 18, 2016

New data suggest that metro Detroit's 'brain drain' is over

City Lab Monday, April 04, 2016

According to new research from the Brookings Institution, metro Detroit leads the nation in retention of graduates of local colleges and universities.

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.

A new hotel in Midtown offers sustainable stays and intimate access to the city

Model D Monday, April 04, 2016

The recently renovated El Moore Lodge in Midtown Detroit has a lot to offer its guests: energy-efficient rooms, great location, and access to apartment residents familiar with the city.