Downtown Stories
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New Video Series: Downtown BIZ Ambassadors at Work – Welcoming
June 9, 2026
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) is proud to launch its new “Downtown BIZ Ambassadors at Work” video series dedicated to the people who keep Downtown Detroit clean, safe, and welcoming. The inaugural . . .
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Celebrate Pride Month In Downtown Detroit!
June 9, 2026
By Isaac Douglas, Planning + Business Engagement Manager Pride Month is a time to celebrate inclusivity, recognize LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, and highlight the welcoming spaces that help make Downtown . . .
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Ambassadors role in the Detroit Grand Prix and helping ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming Downtown for everyone
May 28, 2026
Did you know the Detroit Grand Prix is a subsidiary of the Downtown Detroit Partnership? One critical way the DDP ensures a vibrant weekend for all is through the hard . . .
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DDP’s Free Opening Day Tailgate Party [Photo Gallery]
April 14, 2026
Free Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite and supported by Lake Michigan Credit Union The Tigers swept the St. Louis Cardinals, and the DDP’s 4th annual Free Opening . . .
Small Business
Celebrating Downtown Detroit’s Women Entrepreneurs
March 18, 2026
By Isaac Douglas, Planning + Business Engagement Manager The Downtown Detroit Partnership recognizes and celebrates the essential role women entrepreneurs play in Detroit’s hustle culture – driving innovation, resilience, and . . .
Small Business
313 Day in Downtown Detroit!
March 10, 2026
313 Day in Detroit! by Isaac Douglas, Planning + Business Engagement Manager On 313 Day, Downtown Detroit is the place to celebrate the pride, culture, and hustle that make Detroit one of . . .
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Support Black-Owned Business In Downtown Detroit This Black History Month and All Year Round
February 25, 2026
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) knows that Downtown Detroit is a rich, cultural hub that would not be the same without its Black-owned businesses. Intentional recognition increases visibility, expands opportunities, and . . .
Small Business
Show Your Love for Detroit — Why Valentine’s Day Matters for Downtown Detroit Businesses
February 11, 2026
Show Your Love for Detroit! Why Valentine’s Day Matters for Downtown Detroit Businesses by Isaac Douglas, Planning + Business Engagement Manager Thank goodness for Valentine’s Day – a weekend of love and . . .
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2025 End of Year Highlights [Video Recap]
December 16, 2025
2025 was a meaningful and busy year for the Downtown Detroit Partnership! The DDP reflects on 2025 with gratitude and excitement as so much was accomplished with our partners, Board, . . .
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Detroit Aglow 2025: The Must-Attend Event of the Season
December 9, 2025
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) held its 41st annual Detroit Aglow on Monday, November 24, at MGM Grand Detroit, with more than 500 guests in attendance. This annual fundraiser, which has become the must-attend event . . .
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22nd annual Detroit Tree Lighting Draws 120,000+ Attendees
December 9, 2025
This year's 20th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation was filled with excitement and several winter attractions. Enjoy this video, recapping this year's milestone event.
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Detroit’s Second Giving Machine Lives in Campus Martius Park
November 19, 2025
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric B. Larson joined representatives from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and five local charities to cut the ribbon . . .