DDP’s Legacy of Leading Women
Detroit is rich in its legacy of leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers. Henry Ford, Albert Kahn, and Coleman Young immediately come to mind. Like dozens of others, their names are as familiar to us as Woodward and Hudson. But what about Haviland, Richards, and Peck? Less familiar are the women who shaped our incredible history. Laura Smith Haviland created the first anti-slavery organization in Michigan.
Read MoreProtected: NFL Draft in Detroit
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Read MoreDDP in 2024: The First 100 Days
I know we generally reserve this type of retrospective for elected leaders, particularly first-timers, but since January 1, within the Downtown Detroit Partnership, there has been a whirlwind of activity nothing short of astounding. The DDP team is always busy, but never to the degree of intensity and demand that I’ve witnessed in the more than 28 years I have been associated with the organization. It deserves acknowledgment.
Read MoreSenior Manager, Event Logistics and Production
The Senior Manager of Event Logistics and Production will oversee special projects, programmatic, and event operations of 6 award-winning public spaces that serve as platforms for engagement and entertainment for […]
Read MoreDowntown Detroit Partnership Awarded $2M Federal Grant for I-75 Overbuild Planning
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) announced today it has been awarded a federal grant of $2,000,000 for “The I-75 Overbuild Planning Project: Advancing Detroit’s Future by Reestablishing Neighborhood Connections.” The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the grant through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Grant Program, an initiative to reconnect communities that are cut off from opportunity and burdened by past transportation infrastructure decisions.
Read MoreDetroit Tigers Opening Day Tailgate Party – Presented By Miller Lite & Bally Sports Detroit
It’s the official Detroit Tigers Opening Day Tailgate Party, proudly presented by Miller Lite and Bally Sports Detroit and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership for the second year. Join […]
Read MoreDDP Intern
Are you a rising sophomore, junior or senior looking for a rewarding internship experience? Do you want to contribute to a nonprofit organization that connects people, curates inclusive programs in […]
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Read MoreDowntown Job Fair – March 20
Join the first Downtown Job Fair of 2024 on Wednesday, March 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Fox Theatre. The Job Fair is hosted by the Downtown Detroit Partnership, […]
Read MoreLet The Spirit Card Guide You Around Downtown Detroit
The Spirit Card is a digital community gift card that was developed and managed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The program was created to support businesses in Downtown Detroit and […]
Read More2023 By the Numbers
By Joshua Long, Data Program Director As we close in on four years post pandemic, how are we doing? For this installment of the Downtown Detroit Datascape Trends blog, let’s look […]
Read MoreCabbon Winston, 2023 BIZ Ambassador of the Year
Meet 2023’s Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador of the Year, Cabbon Winston https://youtu.be/TOT9WTcNwWY
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