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Michigan Science Center Makes It To Top 15 In The US2020 STEM Coalition Challenge

The Michigan Science Center has been named on of the finalists in the US2020 STEM Coalition Challenge. Judges for the competition looked at how each organization incorporated science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to underrepresented students. They were also evaluated on their potential impact, approach to partnership building, creative engagement strategies, and sustainability planning. There were 92 communities from across the United States participated in the competition in Oc...

Your Networking 5 For The Week Of January 23-29

There is no shortage of opportunities to meet new contacts around town this week. It is hopping with networking events. Have a great week! Retail Boot Camp Info Session Are you a retail entrepreneur but need help getting launched? TechTown has a Retail Boot Camp that is coming up and they will be hosting a Retail Boot Camp Info Session on Tuesday night. The program will not only help entrepreneurs by giving training but will provide access to start-up capital, affordable space and ong...

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Old Coach Insignia Space At Top Of RenCen To Be Taken Over By James Beard Award Winning Chef Shawn McClain

An iconic space in Detroit restaurant history – the top of the Renaissance Center – is about to get a new chapter. James Beard Award winning chef Shawn McClain will be opening a restaurant in Detroit. This time in the Renaissance Center, home to the headquarters of General Motors. His restaurant will go in the former Coach Insignia space on the 71st and 72nd floors. The restaurant is expected to be open the fall of 2018. This is the first restaurant to be opened by McClain and the res...

Time To Dust Off Those Dancing Shoes Because Ferndale's Boogie Fever Is Coming Back

It looks like the owners of Ferndale’s Twisted Tavern want to turn back time and go back to the 70’s and 80’s dance club concept. People have missed the club so much that Boogie Fever Cafe and Disco will be reopening on the evening of Saturday, January 20. “After Boogie Fever closed its doors and we opened Twisted Tavern, people still talked about Boogie Fever,” said Mark McConnell, owner of Boogie Fever. “ The nightclub was open for 15 years and was a big part of people’s lives.” Most...

Motor City Creations Brings Popular Faygo Candles & More To Monthly Pop-Up In New Hudson

New Hudson might not be the first place you think of for a pop-up shop, but hear me out. A local candle and sign business, Motor City Creations has started their own monthly pop up. I took the drive out to New Hudson in Oakland County to check out the new store. We first featured Motor City Creations in 2016 because we saw their Faygo candles and wax melts at the Detroit Bike Company. The candles are great. I gifted the Faygo wax melts to my siblings this year and everyone loved th...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of January 19-21

Greetings to all of you. We’ve made it through another week of winter! I say that deserves a drink. I know that the North American International Auto Show has pretty much taken over the airwaves here in metro Detroit. But you’re not going to find that on this weekends City 5. I know, I know we’re the Motor City and this stuff is important. However, there are some other great events happening this weekend. Have a great weekend everyone! On the Rocks Opening Reception, Lecture, and Pewa...

All Things Detroit Returns To Eastern Market For Three Dates In 2018

Get your calendars out because it’s time to start making plans. The popular vendor market and food truck rally, All Things Detroit will be returning to Eastern Market for three markets in 2018. The 2018 dates will be: Sunday, March 25 Sunday, May 6 Sunday, November 4 This is the sixth year that Jennyfer Crawford of Ask Jennyfer has organized All Things Detroit. Since the beginning it has been a great way for shoppers to get to know small businesses. All Things Detroit has grown so...

Royal Oak Is Looking At Starting Their Own City Bus Service. Is This A Good Idea?

There is currently a task force studying whether or not Royal Oak should create it’s own bus system. Yes, you read that right. Royal Oak Mayor Michael Fournier has appointed a seven person task force to see if Royal Oak should create a stand alone bus service. According to an article on the Daily Tribune there will be a public meeting on Wednesday, January 17 to discuss the transportation needs of Royal Oak residents. When I first read this my eye twitch returned. Do we not already hav...

Life Size Battleship And Beer Pong At MiSci After Dark This Thursday Night

Calling all you board game fanatics. The Michigan Science Center is partnering with The Loaded Die and The Vault of Midnight to throw the ultimate game night this Thursday. The monthly MiSci After Dark event has returned for 2018, and this time the theme is game night. If you have never been to MiSci After Dark you are missing out, it’s the one night a month that the Michigan Science Center is strictly for adults. I’m a huge fan of the Michigan Science Center, it’s a great resource for chi...

Your Networking 5 For The Week Of January 16-22

Hey there all you go getters! This week is bustling with events and there are plenty of options for you to choose from. Detroit Women in Digital Women in Digital will be holding a Detroit meet up at Bamboo Detroit this Wednesday, January 17. The event is for women who work in digital, marketing, advertising or communication. Unlike past events this meeting is for members only. You can join Women in Digital for $25 a month or $250 for a yearly membership. This month the special guest...

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New City Club Apartments Promise "Sexy Bathrooms," Gourmet Market, Pet Shop, & Restaurant

In place of the historic Statler Hotel will be a development that will have “sexy bathrooms.” I’m not exactly sure what that means, but one can only imagine. Today was the official ground breaking for the new City Club Apartment – Central Business District Detroit mixed-use apartment building. City Club Apartments LLC is the developer and owner of the new apartment building. The new development will be built on the former site of the historic Statler Hotel that was demolished in 20...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of January 12-14

I hope you all have been having a great week so far. I know that the jump in temperature put me in a much better state of mind. It’s amazing how warm 37 degrees feels when you’ve spent over a week at near negative temperatures. There are a ton of great events going on this weekend. Let’s get into this weeks events! The Royal Tenenbaums at The Redford I don’t know what it is about The Royal Tenenbaums, but it is one of my favorite movies. Maybe it’s because the family is so dysfunctional...

9 Reasons This New Garden On Belle Isle Could Be The Bee's Knees

Plans are in motion to install a new 1.5 acre garden that will be located in front of the Nancy Brown Peace Carillon between the bandshell and the Whitcomb Conservatory gardens. The garden will be one of collaboration between Oudolf, Belle Isle Conservancy, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The project focused group called the Oudolf Garden Detroit will be raising $2.7 million for construction and to provide a fund for ongoing maintenance. The Oudolf garden is still in its pl...

Your Networking 5 For The Week Of January 8-15

It’s time again for your weekly Networking 5. There are plenty of great networking events happening this week. Luckily it seems like we are over that cold snap for the time being. Tour Tuesday and New Years Brunch at Bamboo Detroit It’s no secret that we love our friends at Bamboo. They have done an excellent job creating a community. If you have been kicking around the idea of signing up for a membership but have yet to check out the space I suggest heading over there for Tour Tuesd...

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Check Out The Rare Ford Model B At The Ford Piquette Plant During The Auto Show

Every year hundreds of thousands of people head to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Hall. For two weeks every January the future of automobiles are on display for everyone to see. While checking out the latest autonomous car is really cool, sometimes it is nice to check out the history of the auto industry. That is where the historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant comes in. This year the museum located in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood of Detroit will be open for...

Avenue of Fashion Mainstay 1917 American Bistro Has Closed

The Avenue of Fashion has one less place to grab a bite to eat. First-reported by Eater Detroit, the 1917 American Bistro has abruptly closed and has all of restaurant equipment up for auction. There has been no explanation as to why owner Don Studvent has closed the restaurant. There is also nothing noting the closure on the 1917 American Bistro Facebook Page. I’ve reached out for comment. Last year the restaurant was closed for a short time for renovations. Studvent opened the restaura...

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of January 5-7

Welcome to your first official City 5 of 2018! I hope that you all had a really great holiday season and that 2018 has started off well. So far 2018 is going well for me, with the exception of this extreme cold weather. I don’t know about you, but I am chilled to by bones. Stay warm out there you guys, it looks like we might get into the high 20s on Sunday. It’ll be a veritable heat wave. Good Foot w/ DJ Jefferson Start your weekend off right with some DJ Jefferson at MotorCity Wine....

Your Networking 5 For The Week Of January 2-9

Welcome to 2018! I hope that you all had a happy and healthy holiday season. Now that we are finished with all of the holiday hubbub we can once again focus on networking and fostering business relationships. Let’s get to the events. Motor City Re-Store Info Session Last summer Mayor Mike Duggan announced a new program called Motor City Re-Store. The program will help existing Detroit businesses fix up their curb appeal. The program provides matching grants up to $25,000 businesses th...