Business Engagement and Resources

Small Business Engagement Manager

The small business engagement manager connects small businesses in Downtown Detroit with city departments and assists with customer service experiences. This helps to improve processes, facilitate communications, resolve problems, and provide essential information in a timely manner.

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Let The Spirit Card Guide You Around Downtown Detroit

The Spirit Card is a digital community gift card that was developed and managed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The program was created to support businesses in Downtown Detroit and . . .

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BIZ Small Business Spotlight – House of Pure Vin

BIZ Small Business Spotlight – House of Pure Vin Owner, Regina Gaines November 2023 BIZ Small Business Spotlight features Regina Gaines, owner of House of Pure Vin, which has been . . .

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Spectacles in Downtown Detroit, the Place to Be!

Zana Smith opened Spectacles in Downtown Detroit and believes this is just the beginning. She loves being Downtown because the community has so much to offer and it is the . . .

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BESA, Where Customers Come First

The word “Besa” is Albanian, which means “our guest before ourself.” Learn about this restaurant that provides a taste of the Adriatic Sea and how they aim to live up . . .

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100+ Years of Experience, Invaluable Advice

Hot Sam’s has been in business in Downtown Detroit for more than 100 years. Cliff Green and his business partner, Tony Stovall became owners of the staple men’s clothier in . . .

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Continuing the Legacy

By Kitty Whitfield, Small Business Engagement Manager The Atheneum Suite Hotel opened 30 years ago at a time when there was only two upscale hotels in Downtown Detroit. While the hotel . . .

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At the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), we recognize the vital role small businesses play in creating a vibrant, innovative, and thriving community. Our mission is to drive economic and social impact in Downtown Detroit, and through the expansion of the DDP Small Business Program, we are committed to strengthening and growing the local small business ecosystem. The DDP Small Business team is here to support and champion small businesses every step of the way. Stay tuned for updates, resources, and opportunities to help your business thrive in Downtown Detroit!