The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
The BIZ Ambassador Team works hard to keep Downtown clean, beautiful and welcoming to all. About 90 percent of the team are Detroit residents whose hard work and pride for their community does not go unnoticed. BIZ Ambassador Highlights is a chance to feature these team members who are arguably the heartbeat of the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone.
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The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
Darrell Pasco, BIZ Safety Ambassador
July 31, 2023
Darrell has been an Ambassador for several years, most recently a Safety Ambassador. He feels a sense on duty and responsibility to keep his community clean, safe, and welcoming to . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
Tina Bowden, BIZ Ambassador Supervisor
May 19, 2023
Tina Bowden joined the BIZ Ambassador Team as a dispatcher back in 2015. It was a chance to do something unique while giving back to her community. Hear from Tina . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
Meet Cabbon Winston, Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador
December 20, 2022
Cabbon Winston was born and raised in Detroit and counts it a privilege to keep his city welcoming to everyone. Mr. Winston’s role at the Downtown Detroit BIZ has evolved . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
The Team Behind Keeping Our Downtown Clean
September 29, 2022
By Anjana Schroeder, Director of Marketing Jerome Robertson and Delvon Carter share a special bond. Their teammates have a nick name for them — “Dream Team” — and the work . . .
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Anything is Possible: Calvin Hasberry – BIZ Ambassador of the Year (2021)
May 30, 2022
By Anjana Schroeder, Director of Marketing and Communications, BIZ As a lifelong Detroiter, Calvin Hasberry is dedicated to his city. He was inspired by a fellow Ambassador to make a . . .
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I’m Making a Difference: Patricia McCullough
February 14, 2022
By Anjana Schroeder, Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Patricia McCullough is retired but wanted to use all of her energy to do good and give back to her community. So, she . . .
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What We Do Helps The Community: Larry Patman
November 16, 2021
By Anjana Schroeder, Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Larry has been working for the BIZ for a decade. He has had five different jobs in those ten years and is now the . . .
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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 . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
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 . . .
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They Call Me The General: Jimmie Howard
February 22, 2021
By Gina Cavaliere, Chief Community Impact Officer and BIZ Director Interview with Jimmie Howard, 2020 BIZ Ambassador of the Year February 10, 2021 Interviewer: Gina Cavaliere How did you become an . . .
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Featured Ambassador: Dominique Williams
November 27, 2020
Meet the Ambassador of the Quarter – Dominque Williams. As we transition into the holiday season and the spirit of giving, our featured Ambassador could not be more appropriate. Dominique, . . .