News & Insights
The Downtown Detroit Partnership strives to create partnerships and connections with key influencers in the City of Detroit. Read the latest articles, trends, and highlights from Downtown Detroit in the News & Insights section.
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Downtown Parks
7th Annual Downtown Parktoberfest Returns to Campus Martius Park, Sept. 18-19
September 17, 2021
7th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN PARKTOBERFEST RETURNS TO CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK, SEPT. 18-19 Presented by Downtown Detroit Partnership, the weekend event celebrates beer, food and German culture in one of Detroit’s award-winning parks and features . . .
Small Business Spotlights
Threads and Legs: A Truly Detroit Shopping Experience
July 23, 2021
Threads and Legs offers a truly Detroit shopping experience. Located in the First National Building, the unique and inexpensive boutique opened eight years ago by owner and creative powerhouse Pam . . .
BIZ Ambassador Highlights
I just kept praying and didn’t stop. – Calvin Hasberry
July 22, 2021
By Anjana Schroeder, Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Why did you become an Ambassador? I became an Ambassador two years ago because I like serving people. I like doing things for people. I . . .
Datascape Trends
The COVID-19 Effect on Downtown Visitation
July 18, 2021
By Joshua Long, Data Program Director One of the most common requests for information over the past year is a measure of the demand for Downtown services, retail, hospitality, etc., throughout . . .
BIZ Ambassador Highlights
It’s Rooted In Me To Be Kind And Helpful – Richard Miller
April 23, 2021
By Anjana Schroeder, Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Why did you become an Ambassador? I’ve been in the cleaning business for a long and I’m used to it and don’t mind cleaning. I’m not a . . .
Small Business Spotlights
Simmons and Clark Jewelers, Classic Detroit, Classic Customer Service
April 23, 2021
By Kitty Whitfield, Small Business Engagement Manager To walk into Simmons and Clark Jewelers is like opening a door to the past. That feeling does not just refer to the . . .