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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . .
Datascape Trends
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 . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
March 24, 2025
2024 BIZ Ambassador of the YearJohn Foley John Foley has been on the Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador Team for several years and his passion for this community is almost as . . .
Downtown Safety
March 24, 2025
Project Lighthouse® Member Spotlight The success of Project Lighthouse® cannot be achieved without its members. Hear from Melissa Lesperance from Ilitch Companies/Olympia Development about the importance of collaboration and communication in . . .
Downtown Stories
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 . . .