Monthly Challenge Feature

This month we are reconnecting with our February challenge partner, Impact Detroit, to implement the Livernois Avenue pop-up storefront activation event we planned. Join us for the event on May 31 and June 1!
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Year Two Updates

Meet our Year Two Host Companies! Meet our Year Two Finalists!

Weekly Spotlight

Brittany Sanders
Challenge Detroit is possible through a partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and its LiveWorkDetroit! (LWD!) initiative. "The mission of the MEDC is to help businesses grow in Michigan through a variety of programs and particularly to help Michigan businesses find the talent they need to prosper here. Challenge Detroit is bringing innovative young talents who we expect to positively impact the greater Detroit region as they work to encourage others to see Michigan as a great place to work and live."
- Michael Finney, President & CEO, MEDC

Michigan Economic Development Corporation
"The MEDC is the one arm of state government that is charged with marketing Michigan and develop programs that improve business climate, increase business investment and drive job creation in the state. Through the LWD! program, Michigan employers are connected to degreed talent interested in staying in Michigan."

LiveWorkDetroit
"LWD! showcases Detroit as the place for Michigan's college graduates and young professionals to live and work. Detroit is one of the hottest places in the country and LWD! gives participants the opportunity to see it in person and to hear it directly from employers eager to hire the best and brightest."
transforming detroit
"Transforming Detroit is an all-inclusive and strategic plan to make Detroit a 21st century world-class city. The bright young people participating in Challenge Detroit are vital contributors and represent our future leaders. Their intellect, passion and innovative ideas will have a profound influence on the rejuvenation of our City. Throughout the coming year, my administration looks forward to hearing about the experiences of the Challenge Detroit participants and getting their thoughts on how the City can attract and retain talented and creative young professionals."
- Mayor Dave Bing, City of Detroit
an initiative of The Collaborative Group

Examples of Monthly Team Challenges

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Education - Teams may work with the Detroit Public Schools to develop after school programs aimed at engaging students in extra-curricular activities, including sports and clubs.

Healthcare - Teams may work with area hospitals to develop initiatives aimed at preventing illnesses and promoting healthy lifestyles, i.e. programs that encourage exercise, combat obesity, reduce drinking, or encourage smoking cessation.

Urban planning and transportation - Participants may work with M-1 RAIL to address how the RAIL will link with other planned and existing transportation systems and how to reach out to the community.

Technology - Working with organizations such as Tech Town, teams may develop proposals focusing on ways to attract and retain technology start-ups to Detroit.

Business - Teams may work with Bizdom U to develop business plans for new, Detroit-based companies.

Sustainability - Working with an organization such as Greening of Detroit, teams may put together a vision for a greener Detroit, outlining how the city can become more sustainable by incorporating public green spaces over the next 10 years.

Community enterprise - Teams may work with an organization such as United Way of Southeast Michigan to provide housing, career building, and financial literacy programs to community members.

Arts and culture - Teams may work with the Cultural Alliance of Southeast Michigan on projects that increase awareness of the city's arts communities. 

Media - Teams may work with the Detroit Regional News Hub to implement the strategic communications plan to highlight the positive aspects of the Detroit area.

Innovation and entrepreneurship - Teams may work with business-related organizations such as Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM).  The BLM's Detroit 2021 vision will outline goals and objectives for the Detroit business community over the next 10 years, and put steps in place for the city to achieve those goals.