The E. Warren Development Corp. kitchen aims to fill a gap for local food businesses in Detroit that need a commercial kitchen to operate legally, but don’t have, or want, a brick-and-mortar.
Jobs & Economic Development
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Black Leaders Detroit to embark on ‘Ride for Equity’ to uplift once-thriving business districts
The organization is kicking off the fifth year of its annual cycling event with a new and more expansive route – a 1,645-mile journey from Tulsa, Oklahoma to New York City.
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Southwest Detroit Business Association faces backlash over CEO dismissal
The termination of Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din is sparking concern from members who say they are growing distrustful of the nonprofit board. The board conveyed to members that the changes have been made “with the best interests of the organization in mind.”
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Woodbridge Pub owners opening new Greek-Lebanese restaurant
Toum and Tzatziki is expected to open in the first week of June at Merrick and Trumbull and will feature lamb gyros and shawarma, salads, beef kebabs and spreads.
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City construction projects lack Detroiters
Developers and contractors who fall short must pay a fine used to support workforce training programs. City budget documents show nearly $1.9 million was collected in 2024.
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Whitmer subsidy record: Companies get $1 billion; jobs fall short of promises
Since Gretchen Whitmer became governor, Michigan has given $995 million to companies that promised to create 65,000 jobs. They’ve produced 13,000 — a rate of $76,000 per job, a Bridge investigation finds.
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Top 10 subsidies under Whitmer: Michigan spends $900M; firms create 4,200 jobs
Ten mega projects have dominated economic development under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Most involve electric vehicles, remain behind schedule and have created one-fifth of the 25,000 jobs corporations promised.
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After $1B and mixed results, Michigan lawmakers cooling on corporate incentives
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pressed for more money for job-creating subsidies. But after some deals sputtered, lawmakers say it’s time for reforms.
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Meet the ‘new kids on the block’ who bought Detroit’s Pages Bookshop
The new owners of Pages Bookshop in Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale envision a community hub that promotes literacy.
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Female Founder School seeks to empower women in businesses
In October, with help from Michigan Central, Meagan Ward launched the Female Founder School to help underrepresented business founders.