Features

CEO Spotlight: Simply Suzanne

Marcus Clarke Thursday, May 17, 2012

After 16 years in the fast-paced corporate world in New York City and culinary study in Spain, Suzanne Vier came home to Detroit and concocted Simply Suzanne, a maker of artisanal granola.

SmartBuildings Grants Help Eastern Market, Other Projects

Andrea Haas Thursday, May 17, 2012

Eastern Market is already known for the green things sold there – but its Shed 5 is going green in the energy-saving sense. It is one of three new projects and $253,732 approved for SmartBuildings Detroit energy conservation grants.

Four Vintage Buildings Get Development Boosts

Brian Holdwick Thursday, May 17, 2012

If it seems the pace of economic development in Detroit is building speed, you may be right. DEGC recently helped earn assistance for restoring and renovating vintage buildings in or near downtown, including three buildings surrounding Capitol Park and the former Garden Theater at 3919 Woodward.

Indian Automotive Company, Sakthi, Chooses Detroit

Tracie Tillinger Thursday, May 17, 2012

Sakthi Automotive Group has decided to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in the city of Detroit, after it earned a $1.5 Michigan Business Development Program incentive from the Michigan Strategic Fund.