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Shinola opens flagship store in Midtown this weekend
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Source: Lovio George
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Small businesses as third places experience growth
Natalie Burg
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Metro-West moves headquarters to downtown Detroit
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Source: Model D
Biz incubator Practice·Space to launch in North Corktown
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Source: Model D
Rippld graduates from NewME, relaunches platform for creatives
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Source: Model D
Local barkeeps launch event-firm Bailout Productions
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Source: Model D
The first new major development on the Avenue of Fashion will include a restaurant, yoga studio
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Downtown Detroit Bike Shop now open in Eastern Market
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Coffee and (___) pops up for round two in Jefferson Chalmers
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
GalaxE.Solutions' Detroit staff up 20 since last year
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Source: Model D
Plante Moran to open downtown office for 75 people
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Source: Model D
New Center's Powerlink hires adds 75 new hires
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Source: Model D
Mindfield grows staff as it preps to move into GAR
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Source: Model D
Dickinson by Design turns furniture making into sustainable biz
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Source: Model D
Rapt.fm transforms freestyle rap into an Internet start-up
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Source: Model D
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Lee Chilcote
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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UIX: Signal-Return
Tunde Wey
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
June on Jefferson pops up this weekend at Jazzin' on Jefferson
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Just a Bit Eclectic sells vintage items, antiques and tea on Detroit's northwest side
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Gilbert's $1.5 million contributions back Venture for America fellows
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Source: Venture for America
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One thing about Detroiters: When they see a need for something in their city, they are likely to take action to fill the void. From clothing boutiques to acupuncture clinics, from bike shops to restaurants, from dance studios to book stores, locals are thinking small ... in a big way.
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