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April development news round-up

Model D Sunday, May 03, 2015
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.

BoostUp adds staff as it lands spot in REach accelerator

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"It's a huge opportunity for us to connect with real-estate agents and brokers," says John Morgan, founder & CEO of BoostUp. "It should really open up some doors for us."

Corktown-based Beard Balm releases new heavy duty product

Model D Sunday, May 03, 2015
The balm is made of natural products like lanolin oil, coconut oil, and beeswax from a Traverse City farm. If there is such a thing as a manly man hair product, Beard Balm makes it.

Detroit native brings high-end leather goods to Midtown

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Scheduled to open September 1, 2015, the Detroit location will be the eighth Will Leather Goods retail store.

Functional Fluidics leverages WSU tech for new contract research

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Warranty Ninja simplifies warranty registration process with app

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Acclaimed director Werner Herzog makes short film about Corktown's Ponyride for American Express

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Herzog has turned his lens on Detroit for a hybrid commercial for American Express and documentary about the community that has developed inside of Corktown's Ponyride.

Edibles Rex hires 20 as it builds out new home in Eastern Market

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Hacienda Mexican Foods lands big partnership with Meijer

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The 25-year-old business expects this new deal with Meijer to significantly grow its bottom line.

Hamtramck's 'Pope Park' subject of crowdfunding campaign

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Over $100,000 in improvements are planned for the park. Nearly half of that would come from this crowdfunding-matching grant hybrid. If the park can raise its goal of $25,000 via crowdfunding by June 1, the MEDC will contribute a $25,000 matching grant.

New Baltimore Street lofts coming to Milwaukee Junction

Model D Sunday, May 03, 2015
If all goes as planned, an old warehouse in the city's Milwaukee Junction area will be converted into 12 lofts and available to rent come fall.

Pop-ups, bike racks, and daffodils: Placemaking on Springwells Street

Model D Sunday, May 03, 2015
When neighbors see each other on the street, planting tulip bulbs or clearing a trash-strewn lot, the ensuing conversations on the sidewalk are just as important as the end result.

Property management startup Castle closes $270K seed round

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Castle's software platform handles property management by automating service calls, rent collection, and other similar duties. The company is currently handling management for 52 properties both in the city of Detroit and the surrounding suburbs. 

Reach influence moves to M@dison Building from Royal Oak

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The retail analytics startup took $5 million in venture capital investment earlier this year with Detroit Venture Partners as one of the lead investors.

2015 will be 'banner year' for M-1 Rail construction, work on Campus Martius section to begin soon

Model D Sunday, April 19, 2015
M-1 has no plans to shut down public access to Campus Martius Park at any point during the construction process.
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