News from Detroit

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.

Artesian Farms' produce production ramps up as temps drop

Model D Monday, October 19, 2015

Artesian Farms Detroit took over an old industrial building at 12843 Artesian last year and turned it into a facility that could support vertical farming.

Detroit Future City releases guide to help residents steward vacant lots

Model D Monday, October 19, 2015

As the city of Detroit makes it easier for residents to purchase vacant lots in their neighborhoods, the Detroit Future City Implementation Office has developed a field guide for residents that informs them how to transform the empty land into neighborhood resources.

Chase, Kellogg launch $6.5 million Entrepreneurs of Color Fund

Crain's Detroit Business Thursday, September 17, 2015

Detroit rolls out new parking technology, new rates for some areas

Detroit News Monday, August 10, 2015

Over the next two weeks, the city will be rolling out its new parking system, ParkDetroit, by installing new meters throughout the city.

Placemaking projects continue popping up outside greater downtown

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Seven placemaking projects, one for each city council district, are being given a boost by Community Development Advocates of Detroit.

District One businesses to receive investments totalling $100K

Model D Monday, July 27, 2015

Businesses in Detroit's City Council District 1 have cause to celebrate with the announcement that $100,000 is being dedicated to their promotion and improvement.

Pop-ups and peplums: Trish's Garage makes its Detroit retail return

Model D Sunday, June 28, 2015

Ebony Rutherford's clothing store has popped back up in Detroit. Trish's Garage is celebrating its opening in the Grand River Workplace, a co-working space in Grandmont Rosedale.

Long-awaited Brightmoor Maker Space turns to crowdfunding

Model D Sunday, June 28, 2015

The Brightmoor Maker Space would transform a 3,200 square-foot building on the Detroit Community Schools campus into a space outfitted with equipment and tools for woodworking, metalworking, printmaking, rapid prototyping, and multimedia production.

Northwest Detroit Farmers Market returns to Grandmont Rosedale

Sunday, June 14, 2015

It's farmers market season in the city of Detroit. The northwest side is celebrating the return of its own annual market Thursday, June 4.

Baseball, buses, and the latest Detroit neighborhood improvement efforts

Model D Monday, May 25, 2015

Two Detroit community groups have turned to crowdfunding to improve the neighborhoods that they represent. A Grandmont Rosedale park and an eastside bus stop are the targeted projects. In both cases, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has pledged to provide each successful crowdfunding campaign with a matching grant.