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.
Press Releases
Canadian Cinema Takes Center Stage at Campus Martius Park on July 17
June 27, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2025 Media Contacts: Natalie Stavale / 248-417-8510 Blake Roselle / 231-631-6675 [email protected] [email protected] Canadian Cinema Takes Center Stage at Campus Martius Park on July 17 . . .
Small Business
Navigating Uncertainty: Why Businesses Must Plan Ahead
June 27, 2025
By Cari Easterday and Elise Fields In today’s unpredictable economic environment, businesses are facing increasing concerns about potential recessions, fluctuating tariffs, market volatility and hyper-local disruptions, among other concerns. Businesses . . .
CEO Blog
Shared Missions Benefit From Shared Knowledge
June 26, 2025
The DDP joined the other DDP for a convening in our D last week. Can you guess the outcome? Sounds like a riddle, right? It’s better than that. The Downtown . . .
Downtown Stories
Downtown Detroit Roared with Excitement During the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear
June 10, 2025
Downtown Detroit — the Motor City — came alive this past weekend as the iconic Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returned to the heart of Downtown Detroit from . . .
Downtown Stories
Celebrate Father’s Day in Downtown Detroit
June 10, 2025
https://youtube.com/shorts/hR6ywihuD2s?feature=share Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to spend quality time with dad, and Downtown Detroit offers countless ways to make him feel celebrated. This itinerary is just one way . . .
Downtown Stories
New Season, New Look: Capitol Park’s Transformation Underway
June 10, 2025
Exciting changes are coming to Capitol Park! We’re nearing the finish line on a series of upgrades that are transforming this beloved Downtown space. The reopening of the expanded dog . . .
Press Releases
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Produces Impressive Results in 2025
June 10, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Merrill CainChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear(248) [email protected] CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR PRODUCES IMPRESSIVE RESULTS IN 2025 With Thrilling Racing, Increased Attendance, Viewership . . .
Downtown Stories
Photo Gallery: 2025 Detroit Grand Prix
June 5, 2025
Downtown Detroit roared with the return of the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, a three-day weekend street circuit that brought racing, music and family fun to the . . .
CEO Blog
Making Crisis an Opportunity
May 28, 2025
I recently had the pleasure of seeing “Good Night, and Good Luck” on Broadway. Whatever your political persuasion, there are themes in the production that resonate as strongly today as . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
May 27, 2025
This month’s Downtown Detroit Hot Spot shines a spotlight on Merrill Cain of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. When he’s not immersed in the fast-paced world of . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Award Winning Parks Kicks Off Summer with Hundreds of Free Events and Experiences
May 21, 2025
DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced its ultimate summer lineup packed with hundreds of free events and experiences across its award-winning parks. Whether making memories with the family . . .
Small Business
Recap: Maximizing Your Business During Large Events
May 16, 2025
Hello Downtown Business Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 1 for our virtual session, Maximizing Your Business During Large Events. We were pleased to be joined . . .