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.
Downtown BIZ
Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) Welcomes Three New Board Members
May 8, 2025
BIZ Board Adds Leaders from City of Detroit, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and DTE DETROIT (May 8, 2025) – The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) is pleased to . . .
CEO Blog
Maintaining the Momentum
April 30, 2025
About a decade ago, I recall an article that said choosing a mayor may be more important than choosing a president. The author’s case was a good one. Cities drive . . .
Downtown Stories
Showing Up for Our Neighbors
April 25, 2025
Earlier this month, DDP CEO Eric Larson joined an economic leadership panel hosted by CBC Windsor and the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce. The conversation featured leading voices in policy . . .
Press Releases
Detroit Grand Prix Announces Concert Lineup for Saturday, May 31
April 22, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Merrill CainChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear(248) [email protected] DETROIT GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCES CONCERT LINEUP FOR SATURDAY, MAY 31 EDM Stars GRYFFIN and EVAN GIIA to Perform . . .
Press Releases
Detroit’s Campus Martius Park Named ‘No. 1 Public Square in America’ For Third Consecutive Year
April 16, 2025
Downtown Detroit celebrates a three-peat victory in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced a major win for the city: Campus Martius Park . . .
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 . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
April 3, 2025
By Chelsea Salame Sr. Manager, Community Small Business Development My name is Chelsea Salame, and I’ve been a proud Detroiter for over 13 years, choosing to live, work, and play . . .
Small Business
Event Recap: DDP Small Business Series: Safety
March 27, 2025
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its first Small Business Series focused on Downtown safety. This event brought together local businesses including hotels, restaurants, and retail shops that are based . . .
Small Business
Getting Your Business Ready for a Thriving Spring & Summer in Downtown Detroit
March 27, 2025
Getting Your Business Ready for a Thriving Spring & Summer in Downtown Detroit By Cari Easterday and Elise Fields With the arrival of spring, Downtown Detroit is gearing up for . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Welcomes Two New Board Members
March 27, 2025
Executives from BCBS of Michigan join DDP Board DETROIT (March 27, 2025) – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Tricia Keith, president and CEO, and Tiffany Albert, senior . . .
CEO Blog
The Benefits of Binational Neighbors
March 27, 2025
The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) mission is to cultivate economic and social impact in Downtown Detroit. That impact extends beyond Detroit’s borders, and most Metro Detroiters and even most Michiganians . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Street Eats Food Truck Rally Returns to Cadillac Square and Woodward Esplanade, Kicking Into Gear April 7
March 25, 2025
More than 80 local food trucks and restaurants will unite to offer a diverse culinary experience to satisfy the lunch crowd in the heart of Downtown Detroit DETROIT – Springtime . . .