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 Stories
Recap: DDP’s Opening Day Tailgate
April 11, 2025
What an epic Tigers season opener! Last Friday, April 4, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its free Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite at the historic Grand . . .
DDP Datascape Trends
Opening Day’s Impressive Impact
March 24, 2025
By Joshua Long I’m not alone when I say the Detroit Tigers Opening Day is one of my absolute favorite days of the year. I love baseball, the Tigers, and . . .
Downtown Stories
Enhancing Downtown Detroit: A $800,000 Boost from Knight Foundation
March 17, 2025
Downtown Detroit is about to get even better! Thanks to an $800,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is set to . . .
Small Business Support
DDP Focused on Supporting Downtown Small Businesses
March 12, 2025
By Cari Easterday You’ve probably heard it a million times. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. But it’s not idle chatter; we have the data to support it. . . .
Downtown Stories
List: Women-Owned Businesses in Downtown Detroit
March 11, 2025
Women-Owned Business in Downtown Detroit The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) recognizes the incredible contributions of women-owned businesses to Downtown Detroit. This Women’s History Month—and every month—the DDP invites you to . . .
Downtown Stories
Recap — DDP’s Spring Forum: A Partnership Update
March 11, 2025
Downtown Detroit Partnership Leads RenCen Panel Discussion, Unveils Updated Strategic Framework and Announces Small Business Program at Spring Forum: A Partnership Update The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) introduced significant updates . . .