Osborn wasn’t a new neighborhood to me, I had met one of its community leaders, Quincy Jones, while working on the agenda for the Detroit Policy Conference. The theme of the conference was making Detroits neighborhoods strong, and Osborn wit help of their neighborhood and business association were doing just that. However Osborn still existed […]
Networking is the lifeblood of professional relationships. The vast majority of your interactions, projects, and successes in business will be the result of some form of networking. It’s been shown that 80% of all jobs now are obtained through networking. More than ever it is a time of “who you know” not “what you know”. […]
Following up on an earlier blog in which I outlined some ideal spots to spend your Detroit summer, here’s a deeper dive into some places to enjoy the weather and shorten your bucket list:
Northern Lights Patio: Located in the New Center area in the shadow of the Fisher building, this outdoor oasis takes the cake […]
I’m often asked how I know so much about what’s going on in Detroit, especially when it comes to new spots for food, drinks, or shopping. It’s definitely true that my job at the Chamber helps me to keep abreast of new development and business openings, but my real wealth of knowledge comes from a […]
In my opinion Detroit is a great place to be year round, but if you’re someone who only has visited in the winter months you really haven’t done it any justice. Even if you’ve come to watch the “boys of summer” play at Comerica, only to retreat to the the familiarity of Hockeytown or Cheli’s […]
These days it seems that time in Detroit is measured faster than everywhere else. In some cities, five years is barely enough time to open a few new offices or build a couple chain restaurants. In Detroit, it’s enough to assemble a veritable dining powerhouse that is emerging nationally as a food destination – complete […]
In only it’s 4th year under the current iteration, the Detroit Policy Conference is in its comparative infancy to the decades old tradition of the Mackinac Policy Conference that serves as the signature event for the Detroit Regional Chamber every year. But while Mackinac has been often lauded as “exclusive” and “inaccessible” by many in […]
In this area, when someone mentions businesses along Michigan Avenue two distinct areas come to mind. You’re probably talking about Corktown and it’s bustling few blocks of restaurants, bars, and all manner of businesses to serve it’s revitalized neighborhood and droves of suburbanites that flock there daily. You MIGHT be referring to the many businesses that […]
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and feigning interest in countless conversations with aunts and uncles. Most importantly however, it’s about the food. At the end of the day, the dinner table becomes the focal point of any holiday gathering and a well rounded smorgasbord can make or break an entire evening. For […]
Willie Brake and Caleb Rutledge didn’t need a nudge, suggestion, or PR boost. They weren’t following anyone’s advice or applying what they read in a book. They were simply doing what came natural to them; being an active member of their community. Their efforts to give back came innately, neither can really explain what drove […]
