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The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is a private, non-profit corporation devoted exclusively to supporting Detroit’s economic development.

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A business does not make it from 1922 to 2026 by standing still. Sucher Tire Service has spent more than a century serving Detroit, adapting with the industry and carrying its name through generations.
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Support from the Detroit Legacy Business Project gave the longtime shop another resource to keep investing in that future and continue rising higher.
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Learn more about the Detroit Legacy Business Project at bit.ly/DLBPsite and stay connected for updates on the next round. by @degcallbusiness

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Food manufacturers, producers and farmers, this workshop was built with your next stage of growth in mind.
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Join us October 26 for Bringing Local Products to the Shelf, the final session in DEGC’s Food Retail Readiness Series. Experts will share practical guidance to help you prepare your product and business for retail opportunities.
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🔗 Link in bio
📅 October 26
⏰ 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
📍 Durfee Innovation Society by @degcallbusiness

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When Danielle North’s son asked for somewhere to play, she saw an opportunity to create something Detroit families needed. That idea became Kidz Kingdom, a place where parents could feel confident leaving their children and kids could feel welcome.
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Now, @kidzkingdomdetroit has a bigger home at 20035 Plymouth Rd in District 7. After a decade in a rented storefront, Danielle is celebrating the expansion into her own 11,000-square-foot building, with dedicated spaces for childcare, summer camp and birthday parties.
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An $85,000 Motor City Match Round 23 grant helped bring the new childcare space to completion. We were proud to celebrate this milestone with Danielle and her community at our 212th neighborhood ribbon cutting.
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Congratulations to Danielle and the Kidz Kingdom team! If you’re looking for childcare or planning your little one’s next celebration, explore what this Detroit business has to offer.
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It started with a simple thought: “I couldn't afford something, so I decided to make it.” Now Yasin Sugufara is celebrating a ribbon cutting for @serenityythebrand in Detroit.
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Through NextUP313's 20-week Supported Retail program, Yasin is learning how to attract new customers and keep them coming back for her handmade fragrances and gold-filled jewelry. Her space also features an interactive Scent Bar where customers can create their own signature fragrance.
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And now, there's an opportunity for more young Detroit entrepreneurs to grow their retail businesses!
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Round 2 of the NextUP313 Supported Retail program is accepting applications from fashion, apparel, and accessory retailers through October 19 at 11:59 p.m.
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Ready to grow your customer base and take your business further? Apply today.
🔗 bit.ly/NextUP313R2 by @degcallbusiness

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Running a child care business comes with plenty of challenges. Childcare Connect is designed to help you work through them.
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Join DEGC on Oct. 19 to connect directly with organizations and experts who can help with business operations, funding, staffing, licensing, marketing, technology, growth and more.
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Come with the challenges your business is facing, ask questions and leave with resources and next steps to help move your child care business forward.
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📅 Monday, Oct. 19
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
📍 20441 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI 48223
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No registration necessary. Just stop by and connect with the support you need. by @degcallbusiness

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🏡 More affordable housing. Stronger neighborhoods. A brighter future for Detroit.

The City of Detroit is celebrating the grand opening of Canfield Parks Apartments, bringing 60 new affordable homes to the historic Woodbridge neighborhood!

Located at 4401 Rosa Parks Blvd., this $25.8 million development features modern, energy-efficient apartments, accessible housing options, community gathering spaces and ground-floor commercial space designed to bring neighbors together.

This milestone reflects a resident led vision to preserve affordability, strengthen neighborhood connections and protect the character that makes Woodbridge special.

Building more than housing, we’re building community, opportunity and a stronger Detroit. 🏙️ by @degcallbusiness

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Tonight’s the night! Detroit legacy businesses, join us for an evening of connection, conversation and shared experience at the Detroit Legacy Business Project’s Legacy Business Mixer.
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Hear from featured speaker Kyle Black, owner of @Rollercade, as he shares his experience growing a long-standing Detroit business and creating new opportunities along the way.
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📅 Tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 14
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 @floodsdetroit, 731 St. Antoine
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Come connect with fellow Detroit business owners, share resources and build toward what’s next.
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There’s still time to register: bit.ly/DLBPMixOct14 by @degcallbusiness

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More housing, more neighborhood investment and more opportunities for Detroiters to live near the places they work, shop and spend time.

The opening of The Hive on Russell brings 78 new affordable apartments to a previously vacant site between Eastern Market and Lafayette Park, adding new housing in an area surrounded by businesses, transportation and some of Detroit’s most active community destinations.

All 78 apartments are rent restricted for households earning between 30% and 60% of Area Median Income, helping ensure more Detroiters can live near Eastern Market, the Dequindre Cut and the growing economic activity throughout the surrounding area. by @degcallbusiness

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Want your Detroit business featured in this year’s Shop Small Detroit holiday campaign? 🎁🎄
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We want to know what you have planned for the season, from special products and promotions to events and other ways Detroiters can support your business. We also want to hear about the challenges you’re anticipating and how DEGC can better support you throughout the holidays.
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Take our quick survey to tell us more about your business and let us know if you’d like to be considered for a feature in this year’s campaign.
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📝 Take the survey: bit.ly/ShopSmallSurvey26 by @degcallbusiness

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Civic 101: Community Benefits Ordinance 🏙️

Detroiters deserve to know how development can benefit the communities where projects are built.

The Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) creates a process for residents to have a voice in major development projects and help shape community benefits that address local needs.

From new outdoor basketball courts and skate parks to affordable housing opportunities, community benefits can create meaningful investments in neighborhoods across Detroit.

Swipe through to learn how the CBO works, when it applies and how community input can help shape the future of Detroit.

Civic 101: Know how your city works. Know how you can have a voice.

Learn more about City programs, policies and resources at Detroitmi.gov.
#Civic101 by @degcallbusiness

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Detroit’s legacy businesses know how to make an investment count.
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From making improvements to their spaces to purchasing equipment and supporting continued growth, Detroit Legacy Business Project awardees have put their funding to work in ways that strengthen businesses built over decades.
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Swipe through to see how DLBP awardees have used their funding to invest in their businesses, make improvements and position themselves for what’s next.
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Then, come connect with Detroit’s legacy business community at our next Legacy Business Mixer on Oct. 14 at @floodsdetroit. Meet fellow business owners, exchange resources and hear from featured speaker Kyle Black, owner of @Rollercade, about growing a long-standing Detroit business and creating new opportunities.
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📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Floods Bar & Grille, 731 St. Antoine
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Register: bit.ly/DLBPMixOct14 by @degcallbusiness

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🚨🔥 DETROIT, Did you catch this conversation?! If not, you don't want to miss this!! 🔥🚨

🎙️ Resilient J. x Kevin Johnson — The Sit down Interview

Just in case you missed Resilient J and Kevin Johnson on the air, we’re bringing you the full sit-down interview on Saturday, October 10, 2026, @10am on our YouTube Channel! 🎥📺

We sat down with Kevin D. Johnson, President & CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), a leader with more than four decades of experience in economic development who has helped advance major investment, job creation, and business growth initiatives. His leadership at DEGC includes the landmark $4.5 BILLION Stellantis investment in Detroit, associated with thousands of jobs! 💰🏙️

💥 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU AND DETROIT?
✅ Economic growth and investment in our city
✅ Opportunities for Detroit entrepreneurs and small businesses
✅ Funding programs and resources for business owners
✅ Jobs, neighborhood revitalization, and Detroit’s future

💡 Got a business idea but need funding? This is a conversation you’ll want to hear! We’re talking about the people, programs, and possibilities helping move Detroit forward.

👇 SIMPLY HIT THE LINK BELOW to watch the full interview on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/0dwtxLm0vqw?si=nhVfltJWFxWZwX4S

📻 The Resilient Radio Stream — THE BOUNCE BACK STATION!

🎤 Resilient J’s Variety Music Show — The Music Melting Pot (4pm-7pm-Fridays)

💬 Drop a comment: What’s the biggest opportunity Detroit needs to create for its entrepreneurs?

🔁 SHARE THIS with a Detroit entrepreneur, business owner, or anyone who wants to see our city win!

#theresilientradiostream #resilientj #KevinJohnson #DEGC #Detroit #DetroitBusiness #DetroitEntrepreneurs #SmallBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #MotorCityMatch #DetroitGrowth #TheBounceBackStation taken in Detroit, Michigan, United States by @degcallbusiness

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