Opportunity Detroit

Sept. 15, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about the 116th birthday of the Model T, tech Town Detroit, and a Detroit business turning 100 years old. Guesta include Jill Woodward, Nicholas Piach, and Carolyn Chinn Watson.

Sept. 15, 2024 ~ A cultural icon and one of the Motor City’s most significant contributions to the world: the Model T is turning 116 years old! The Ford Piquet Avenue Plant Museum is planning a big party for the occasion, so Jill Woodward, the Museum’s president & CEO, joins host Ann Thomas to talk about it.

Sept. 15, 2024 ~ Tech Town Detroit, Wayne State University’s entrepreneurship hub, is getting ready for its 10th annual Toast of the Town Celebration. Carolyn Chinn Watson, TechTown Detroit’s marketing director, talks to host Ann Thomas about the event.

Sept. 15, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Nicholas Piach, the owner of Banner Sign Company, a Detroit-based business that is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Aug. 25, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about expansions to a Detroit organization and a new restaurant coming to the Detroit Metro Airport. Guests include David Cowan, Anthony Tomey, and Paddy Lynch.

Aug. 25, 2024 ~ The Downtown Detroit Partnership is expanding in a big way and David Cowan, chief public spaces officer, joins the show to tell host Ann Thomas all about it.

Aug. 25, 2024 ~ Born in Detroit is extending its Detroit storefront lease and introducing a restaurant concept at Detroit Metro Airport. Anthony Tomey, co-owner of Born in Detroit, talks to Ann Thomas about the expansion.

Aug. 25, 2024 ~ Local businessman Paddy Lynch, of Lynch and Sons Funeral Directors, talks to Ann Thoms about the various businesses he runs in Detroit.

Aug. 18, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about local Detroit eateries and a new option for getting around the city! Guests include Konnor Petz, Erica Pietrzyk, and Thomas Adamczyk.

Aug. 14, 2024 ~ The Connect Autonomous Vehicle shuttle service is up and running in Detroit. Konner Petz, the senior project manager, talks to host Ann Thomas about how people can catch a ride around town.