Features

CEO Spotlight: Sweet Potato Sensations

Marcus Clarke Thursday, May 16, 2013

DEGC chats with Charice Thomas, co-owner of Sweet Potato Sensations. The popularity of its sweet potato-based treats has enabled it to move from a small storefront to a large bakery cafe near the historic Redford Theater.

Integrated Manufacturing and Assembly Invests Over $15M in Detroit Properties, Creates 766 Jobs

Tracie Tillinger Thursday, May 16, 2013

Integrated Manufacturing and Assembly, a Tier 2 supplier and manufacturer of automotive seating components, has made three investments in Detroit totaling over $15 million and impacting over 500,000 square feet of industrial real estate.

SmartBuildings Turns Energy Savings Into Economic Development

Andrea Haas Thursday, May 16, 2013

Since it was launched in 2010, DEGC's SmartBuildings energy conservation investment program has approved $8.1 million in total grants that have been matched more than 6-to-1 by area organizations, bringing the total program-assisted investment to $59 million.

Detroit Food and Ag Network Debuts New Logo

Kenyetta Hairston Bridges Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Detroit Food and Ag Network (DFAN) expects that high value activities will improve Detroit's food cluster. With funding from MEDC, DFAN is now ready to assist companies with safety certifications by subsidizing costs. The effort is one of several technical assistance projects to help address critical gaps and needs.

Video

Detroit's Ghost Waters

Oren Goldenberg and Matthew Lewis Thursday, May 16, 2013

Detroit abounds with largely unknown waterways: Baby Creek in Delray, May Creek running parallel to train tracks connecting the U.S and Canada, Savoyard Creek that snakes beneath downtown's skyscrapers. This video uncovers them.