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Design team's 'boldness' wins competition to reshape Detroit's cultural district

A winning team in the international competition to reshape and create a partnership between 12 Cultural Center institutions in Detroit was chosen and announced. The design competition was initiated by the Detroit Institute of Arts in partnership with Midtown Detroit, Inc. 

The Detroit News
8 Jun 2019

Grow Detroit by supporting local, midsize business, report urges

Endeavor Insight releases report that explores local entrepreneurship and ideas for growth strategies after analyzing over 10,000 companies in Southeast Michigan.

Crain's Detroit Business
27 May 2019

Motown Museum block party draws thousands for music, memories and a new park

The Motown Museum hosts the Founder’s Day celebration to unveil a small but important part of the undergoing major expansion and renovation project. The new space,“Dancing in the Street Park,” a blue mural on the concrete inspired by the iconic Motown ‘M’, will establish a place to gather and celebrate.

Detroit Free Press
19 May 2019
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