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City Of Ferndale And Detroit's BUILD Institute Team Up To Launch Open City Ferndale

The BUILD Institute has been helping people take an idea and turn it into a business since the spring of 2012. Over the years they have helped numerous people start businesses by giving them the tools they need to open and run a business. Additionally, Open City Detroit has been a popular concept over the last few years that now the BUILD Institute runs. While the BUILD Institute has been based in Detroit, it is now expanding to Ferndale thanks to a year-long partnership with the City of...

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Corktown-A-Glow Returns For A Second Year On Saturday, December 9

There is no lack of holiday festivities happening between now and the New Year. But I’m going to propose that you should make time if you can on Saturday, December 9 as I have just the event for you in one of Detroit’s most storied neighborhoods. The Corktown Business Association (CBA) will be throwing the 2nd Annual Corktown-A-Glow holiday celebration. The free community event will give people an opportunity to join in caroling, shop and dine around Corktown, roast marshmallows at The Far...

Your Networking 5 For The Week Of November 27-December 4

Hey there all you busy go getters! Now that the holiday season is upon us you might think that there will be less opportunities to get out to network. But I’m here to tell you that there are still plenty of events happening. Go out there and do something awesome this week. Breaking Free from Stress & Overwhelm Do you ever find yourself feeling stressed out and overwhelmed by life and work? Mindblown Life is hosting a workshop on how to battle stress and feeling overwhelmed. The worksh...

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What's The Story Of Detroit As Told To The Nain Rouge? New Book Stuffed With Quotables From Notables

Detroit’s history and the legend of the Nain Rouge are entwined. And if you are a fan of the Nain Rouge then I have just the thing for you. Author Dave Krieger has come out with a second book from the perspective of Detroit’s red devil, the Nain Rouge. Things People Say About Detroit, A Collection of Quotes As Told To the Nain Rouge was released earlier this month. The book is a pocket-sized so it would be great for a stocking stuffer. This book is a who’s who of Detroit. Considering the...

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41 Ways To #ShopSmall This Small Business Saturday Around Metro Detroit

I’m personally not a fan of shopping on Black Friday. Sure there are some O.K. sales, but I don’t really like crowds. That is why I love shopping on Small Business Saturday. There are also more benefits to shopping small, like keeping your money in the community. While this list is focused on stores and boutiques don’t forget all of the restaurants and other service driven small businesses that are also participating in Small Business Saturday. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #shopsmall th...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of November 24-26

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you fine folks. Now that Turkey Day is out of the way we can get fully into the holiday season. Are you ready to take that deep dive into the holidays? There are plenty of great things to do this weekend around the city. Let’s get this party started. Christmas: Impossible This weekend is the opening weekend for the holiday show at The Planet Ant. This year the show is called Christmas: Impossible. Christmas: Impossible is about a fallen angel called O...

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Your Networking 5 For The Week Of November 21-28

Hello all you movers and shakers. This week is a bit light on the networking events due to Thanksgiving, so we have looked ahead to the beginning of next week. We hope that you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. The Panel: Downtown Boxing Gym On Community Impact Khali Sweeney and the staff of the Downtown Boxing Gym will be speaking about their work and how it impacts the community. Sweeney is currently in the running for CNN’s Hero of the Year. You can vote for Sweeney up to 30 times a...

WATCH: "The Idea Of Two Detroits Is Not As Powerful As One Incredibly Strong City."

Small Business Saturday is quickly approaching and the New Economy Initiative (NEI) just released a video that celebrates small businesses. NEI commissioned poet jessica Care moore to write a poem about the impact that small businesses have in neighborhoods. Her poem is titled “The Great Idea” was performed live at the NEIdeas Award Gala earlier this month. It celebrates the hard work and diversity of our city. “If we are going to be the comeback city then we have to empower the businesses w...

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Sfumato Fragrance Flagship Store (With A Craft Cocktail Bar!) To Open On Friday In Midtown

After months of renovations the Sfumato Fragrance’s flagship store will be open this Friday, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The store will be located on Second Avenue in Midtown. The 650 square foot store will have a workshop, a place for consulting, and for classes. Customers will be able to design custom fragrances. There will also be a craft cocktail bar called Castalia. Castalia will focus on cocktails that are inspired by the signature scents that Peterson has created...

City Year Detroit Raises $110,000 During Annual Women's Leadership Breakfast

On Thursday morning I went to City Year’s 7th annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast. Every year, City Year Detroit holds this breakfast as a way to discuss empowering young Detroiters. This year the topic was how City Year could help foster a strong workforce in Detroit. I see two separate ways that City Year is helping the next generation get ready for workforce development. The main way is with the work the City Year Americorps members are doing in the schools. These corps members are you...

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A 23 Photo Tour Through The Beautiful New Downtown Detroit Holiday Markets

The folks at Bedrock have been busy little elves getting this season’s Downtown Detroit Markets in time for the 14th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year there will be four markets set up throughout downtown. 1001 Woodward, Cadillac Square, Capital Park and finally Spirit Plaza. In total the market will feature 37 different small businesses that sell everything from clothing for the whole family, jewelry, home goods, and beauty products. You will also have plenty of places to find food a...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of November 17-19

Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit yet? Because I’m not. Personally I see this weekend as my final weekend before I jump head first into the pool of all things Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are plenty of great things to do this weekend, depending on what you feel up to. I know where I’ll be on Saturday afternoon, Chuck E. Cheese. We will be celebrating my little dude’s 3rd birthday. I know that you’re all jealous that I get to spend an afternoon with a giant mouse, but you can’...

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These 24 Holiday Events In Metro Detroit Will Put You In The Spirit

‘Tis the season! If you’re looking for holiday events around Detroit, this is your ticket. While putting together this list, we already saw that events were starting to sell out this early in the season, so make sure to get on it! We’ll see you out there. 1. 14th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony Get into the holiday spirit in Campus Martius on Friday, November 17. Come watch the 60+ foot Norwegian Spruce from Cadillac be lit. There will be carriage rides, live performances fro...

Let Chef Thomas Lents And The Apparatus Room Cook Your Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

It seems hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just a week away. If you are still trying to figure out what to do for your Thanksgiving meal I have a suggestion for you. Chef Thomas Lents will be preparing a Thanksgiving dinner at The Apparatus Room in The Foundation Hotel. The menu looks spectacular. The family style meal will feature; turkey breast with pomee puree, roasted chestnuts and giblet gravy, confit turkey leg with fried kale and cranberry gremolata, roasted beet salad with Asi...

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Your Networking 5 For The Week Of November 14-20

It’s that time again for your weekly Networking 5. Get those business cards ready to be passed out to all of those new contacts you’re about to make. Ties Like Me Professional Networking Bring a friend and your business cards to the Ties Like Me Networking event on Wednesday at the Overdrive Lounge inside the Motor City Casino. Ties Like Me is the only LGBT community networking group that meets monthly around metro Detroit. When: Wednesday, November 15 from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Where...

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QUICK TIP: Free Diaper Giveaway This Sunday In Southwest Detroit

Being a mother can be a really hard job. It can be even harder if you are struggling to make ends meet between housing, food, and diapers. Diapers are one of those things that you kind of need when you have a kid. Both cloth and disposable diapers are an investment. Babies need an average of 8-10 diapers a day, so disposable diapers end up costing roughly $80 a month. This is where FIERCE (Female Icons Encouraging Real Concepts of Empowerment) comes in. This Sunday, November 19 they will be...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of November 10-12

The weekend is almost here! And it looks like the forecast is for a tasty and fun weekend. Get out there and enjoy the Motor City! Detroit Dough Popup There has been a lot of press about Detroit Dough which is the new cookie dough shop that will be opening in the NW Goldberg neighborhood of Detroit. The shop might not be open yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your fill of cookie dough this weekend at the Detroit Dough Popup. Cookie dough lovers will be able to choose between Detr...

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Shinola Releases New Limited Edition Lake Erie Monster Dive Watch

If you are a fan of Great Lakes lore, watches, and have some deep pockets — I have the perfect thing for you. Shinola is rolling out a new limited edition watch that pays tribute to the legend of the Lake Erie Monster. Shinola only made 500 of these watches. The Shinola Lake Erie Monster Dive Watch is a 43mm watch can withstand depths up to 1,000 feet underwater. The watch is also powered by Swiss-made aromatic R-150 which makes it Shinola’s first ever mechanical watch. It features a 40...