There is an acronym which the fear of missing out, FOMO. The idea of that you could miss out on the next big thing, like making money on fidget spinners or attending that summer concert that everyone is going to. There is a great deal of FOMO floating around Detroit, Detroiters are returning to their city to be apart of Detroit’s narrative. Why are people returning to Detroit? Resources, opportunity, and community.
Resources and Opportunity |
Detroit has a wealth of resources for new comers. From free tours to classes. This past week was Startup Week; a five day event which focuses on aiding entrepreneurs by hosting workshops, lectures, and networking events. To see what happened this year check out their site, https://detroit.startupweek.co/ . If you have every wanted to learn about coding or how to become a devloper, Grand Circus is the place to go. This company is host to coding bootcamps and free workshops about coding and how to build a website. Learn more here, https://www.grandcircus.co/ .
Detroit is ripe for employment opportunities. As Detroit is home to the big three auto companies General Motors, Chrysler Autogroup, and Ford Autogroup. Detroit is also host to other large companies such as Quicken Loans, Ally Group, and Rock Ventures. The job opportunities are waiting for new talent.
How can I get to these events or to work? Take a ride on the People Mover or the new QLine. Fan of fresh air, try Detroit’s bike share MoGo. For a day you can rent a bike for $8 to get from downtown to Southwest, New Center, and Eastern Market. Check out the map below:
Community |
Something you hear a lot from people living in Detroit is, Detroit is a big city with a small town feel. It’s true! You will find yourself at a events surrounded by fimilar faces. People join together regularly to support their neighbors, from block clean up groups to community soups. Detroit Soup is a monthly event which neighborhoods come together to share a meal and listen to 4 presenters pitch an idea to improve their community. These ideas come from an range of background from social justice, art, education, technology, urban agriculture, and much more. After the presentation and the audience casts a vote and a winner is announced. A $5 donation is asked of each audience member at the door which is placed into a pot and is given to the winner to aid in funding their idea. More neighborhood support comes from the Downtown Detroit Partnership, check out what they are doing below: