Longtime Detroit attorneys launch own firm
The four attorneys of Hickey Hauck Bishoff & Jeffers have more than 100 years of practicing law between them, all of it spent downtown. And now they're launching their own law firm.
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Castle closes $2M seed round from Silicon Valley investors
The property management software startup hit a big milestone last week, locking down a little more than $2 million in seed capital.
Détroit Is the New Black finds a home at Ponyride
Roslyn Karamoko could have started her fashion label anywhere in the country. But after moving to Detroit two years ago, she fell in love with the city and created an urban clothing line to express that passion.
Software platform simplifies ride-sharing
No one likes the dreaded daily commute to work, which is often costly and tedious. Thanks to the ride-sharing platform SPLT, there will be a little less dread in the morning.
Corktown’s Beard Balm goes global as it nears $1M sales
Beard Balm, which makes an all-natural, leave-in conditioner for beards and facial hair, is selling its products around the world and closing in on $1 million worth of sales this year.
Investment group adds staff downtown as it spreads seed capital across Michigan
Invest Michigan oversees the Michigan Pre-Seed Fund 2.0, a multimillion dollar angel investment fund capitalized by the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Tech startup finds creative solution to living and working in two different cities
Many startups find Silicon Valley oversaturated and are seeking opportunities in cities with nascent tech scenes. Castle, a property management tech company, is doing just that in Detroit.
PR agency rides renewed growth in Detroit
Longtime Detroit PR firm Franco Public Relations Group has seen Detroit's fortunes rise and fall. It's stuck with the city for over 50 years and, thanks to that loyalty, saw record growth in 2015.
Paxahau picks up pace, moves to larger office in Corktown
Paxahau is most well known for producing electronic music shows, in particular the Movement electronic music festival, but they put on many more and hit a new high with 45 shows in 2015.
