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Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Selects 24 Semifinalists

The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition will celebrate its tenth anniversary on November 13, 2019. Two dozen companies will compete for a share of more than $1 million in prizes.

Crain's Detroit
14 Oct 2019

Hank Greenberg Headlines First 'Walk Of Heroes' Class at Old Tiger Stadium Site

Detroit Police Athletic League will unveil the “Hank Greenberg Walk of Heroes,” an educational exhibit set up throughout the concourse at The Corner Ballpark. Among first honorees is Will Robinson, an American college basketball coach and long-time scout for the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions.

The Detroit News
23 Sep 2019

'Great Moment In History': Motown Museum Breaks Ground On Expansion In Festive Event

Motown Museum broke ground on the first phase of a planned expansion. Hitsville Next will be home to the museum’s growing series of youth and community programs and link three houses east of the building that served as Motown’s original headquarters and studio.

Detroit Free Press
22 Sep 2019
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