How has a year come and gone so quickly and how is Challenge Detroit over!? This time last year I was moving myself from New Jersey into an apartment on the 20th floor of the Millender Center downtown, and today I’m moving out and into a new place in the Boston Edison neighborhood. The opportunity to […]
During the month of July I have had the pleasure of working with the staff and young people of Teen HYPE (Helping Youth by Providing Education). It is perfect that this flourishing non-profit includes HYPE in the title. Inside their Midtown campus walls is a very hyped-up organization where Detroit youth are encouraged to utilize […]
June is finally seeing the sun and I am feeling the warm air. Eastern Market is all the rage and the activity in the city is at an all-time high since I’ve moved downtown. It is truly wonderful to see so many people roll in for Slow Roll, smell the food trucks while out on […]
Attending concerts, musicals, operas and traveling half the time somehow still kept me focused on being local which was quite a Challenge this month but I made it through. I was able to visit my family, reconnect with good friends, see my music and theater idols, but still eat locally, attend public events, and volunteer […]
This month was an introduction to many new places and spaces. With the sun being a more frequent visitor in Detroit, it’s allowed for some welcomed impromptu exploring. I recently purchased a bike and am anxious to utilize this fun accessory this spring. April has been more relaxing than anticipated but also was a great […]
My boss warned me that March would be our biggest month sales wise and possibly our busiest month internally. I was doubtful. I was also wrong. The GLBC was aggressively busy due to hot product – landing us in the #1 spot amongst the business centers with 21,805 vehicle sales for the month, I was […]
I have no idea where this month went. Last I remember, the Great Lakes Business Center was launching February dealer incentives and now, we are launching March! Where did the time go!? My list of “to-do’s” left over from January were accomplished in February, however, my list grew – potentially doubled. Check out what I […]
The snow stops no one in this city, especially me. And 2014 wasted no time swinging into full gear. I can’t even believe it’s already the end of the month. Looking back, it’s been extremely busy with friends from out of town visiting every weekend, filling my weeknights socializing in different social circles, and taking […]
One of my goals this year with Challenge Detroit is being and buying local – local food, local goods, local activities. This December I was able to go above and beyond when buying local food and goods as I prepared myself for the gift giving season. However, there is one thing I should mention. Even […]
I became an official, registered, resident of the State of Michigan in November, and my Michigan license is very different than what I previously carried for New Jersey. I like knowing that I can call myself a Michigander even if I’m newish. To be fair, I’ve technically lived in Michigan a total of five years…so […]