Nov. 17, 2024 ~ At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, Campus Martius is going to be the place to be as the Downtown Detroit Partnership hosts the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting ceremony. Eric Larson, CEO of the DDP, talks to Host Ann Thomas about this event and all of the activities going on in Downtown Detroit during the holidays.

Nov. 3, 2024 ~ A new franchise has opened in Detroit called SpeedPro Detroit West, a printing and graphics shop. Ra-Mon Watkins is the man behind this new business in the city and he joins host Ann Thomas to talk about it.

Nov. 3, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about new businesses coming to Detroit and the revitalization of the Fisher Plant. Guests include Chris Rizik, Ra-Mon Watkins, Gregory Jackson, and Richard Honey.

Nov. 3, 2024 ~ The Michigan Strategic Fund recently approved an $8.5 million loan to help bring the historic Fisher Plant back to life. Gregory Jackson and Richard Honey of Fisher Lofts 21, LLC joins host Ann Thomas to talk more about the plans for the building.

Nov. 3, 2024 ~ Chris Rizik, managing partner of Renaissance Venture Capital, talks to host Ann Thomas about his new business ventures in the city of Detroit.

Oct. 27, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about a program for local entrepreneurs, the return of the Downtown Detroit Market, and the Detroit Cultural Center Association winning an award. Guests include Sue Mosey, Erin Pineda, Carrie Vestrand, and Scott Boateng.

Oct. 27, 2024 ~ TechTown Detroit has a retail boat camp for entrepreneurs. Carrie Vestrand, TechTown retail strategist, and Scott Boating, the owner of Preva Body, join Host Ann Thomas to talk about this program for entrepreneurs.

Oct. 27, 2024 ~ The Detroit Cultural Center Association was recently honored with the “Partners in Progress” award during a global forum in Spain. Sue Mosey, the interim executive director of this organization, and joined host Ann Thomas today to talk about their work and this award.

Oct. 27, 2024 ~ The Gilbert Family Foundation and Bedrock are bringing the Downtown Detroit Markets back to the city during

the holiday season in Cadillac Square. Erin Pineda is the Founder of 27th Letter Books. She is thrilled to be one of the new vendors for this year and joins host Ann Thomas to talk about being a part of the market.

Oct. 13, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about a nonprofit helping women who own small businesses, the Detroit Free Press Marathon, and a new partnership between Wayne State University and the Detroit Football Club. Guests include Sean Mann, Michelle Richards, and Michelle Richards.