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Open City: Pop-up Detroit, starting slow and small

Model D staff Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Make a note of it: Open City returns next Monday at the Park Bar, not at Cliff Bell's per usual. A panel of Detroit business owners will share their experiences starting up a pop-up.

Open City recapped: 'Every person is a brand'

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, February 25, 2014

This month's forum took place at Cliff Bell's as usual and was the kickoff event for the first ever #DetroitWeek, a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation in the city. Matthew Lewis sat in with his notebook.

UIX: Social Club Grooming Company

Amy Kuras Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Social Club Grooming Co. provides environmentally friendly grooming services as well as health and beauty education to the Detroit community through socially responsible practices. Amy Kuras introduces us to innovator Sebastian Jackson.

Experience Detroit: Get your hyperlocal kicks with AirBnB

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Whether you're a traveler looking for an alternative to staying at a downtown hotel, or a local looking to explore what life is like in other neighborhoods, staying at a Detroit AirBnB could be an awesome experience. Matthew Lewis gives us a few options.

Open City: Take your business to the next level

Model D staff Tuesday, February 04, 2014

The group, which aims to strenghen the local business community, is partnering with Bamboo Detroit on this event, held Feb. 17, 6 p.m. at Cliff Bell's in downtown Detroit. Here's a preview.

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Small Business Videos

Stories from the new economy: Detroit Micro-Enterprise Fund

New Economy Initiative Tuesday, March 11, 2014

The Detroit Micro-Enterprise Fund helps small businesses in Detroit obtain financing unavailable to them from traditional banks. The third in our series from the New Economy Initiative, this video highlights two entrepreneurs who received loans from the fund.

Stories from the new economy: Invest Detroit - First Step Fund

New Economy Initiative Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Invest Detroit's First Step Fund provides entrepreneurs mentorship, coaching and capital. The New Economy Initiative talks to two Detroit entrepreneurs who have benefited from the fund.

Stories from the new economy: the Detroit Creative Corridor Center

New Economy Initiative Tuesday, February 04, 2014

The Detroit Creative Corridor Center's Creative Venture Program helps creative entrepreneurs launch their businesses in Detroit. Our partner, the New Economy Initiative, kicks off a series exploring Detroit's new economy by taking a deeper look at the program.