There isn’t a city in the country poised for the growth and comeback like in Detroit. That was the inspirational message gleaned from the Conference’s closing panel discussion, “Shaping the Future: Detroit’s Next Chapter.” The panel emphasized the importance of …

Detroit residents must move past the negative perception of the city and work to re-invent and re-imagine what the inactive areas of the city can be. That was the message delivered …

The Detroit region must proactively collaborate on a greater visualization for the future to maximize the strength of the entire region, not just specific cities or counties. Panelists reinforced the notion that no suburb of any region can be successful …

The opportunity that exists for individuals to make a direct impact on their city sets Detroit apart from nearly all other major cities and is an immense recruiting tool for attracting college graduates. During the afternoon concurrent session, “Open for …

Two kinds of entrepreneurs – planners and doers – hold the most critical roles in Detroit’s growth and revitalization. During the morning concurrent session, “Breaking the Mold: The Entrepreneur’s Business Plan,” panelists agreed that passion is essential to getting startup projects …

It is difficult to push back against negative perceptions of Detroit, but the city’s assets vastly outweigh the challenges.  In the concurrent session, “The Detroit Investment: The Smart Bet,” a panel of the region’s real estate and development leaders shared …

The spirit of collaboration pervades Detroit’s small business community, with resources and support programs bolstering the successes of entrepreneurs. In the afternoon concurrent session, “Partnering for Success: Small Business Resources in the D,” entrepreneurs in Detroit highlighted the necessity of utilizing …

Adam Hollier, vice president of Hantz Woodlands, says attendees are encouraged to take advantage of daily opportunities to make a difference by focusing their passion and legacy on Detroit