Opportunity Detroit

April 7, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses a popular restaurant reopening, the expansion of the Gilbert Family Foundation, and the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit. Guests include Eatori Restaurant General Manager Christopher Southern, Eatori Restaurant Spokeswoman Colleen Robar, Gilbert Family Foundation's Detroit Community Initiatives Director Darnell Adams, and Rocket Mortgage CFO Casey Hurbis.

April 7, 2024 ~ The Gilbert Family Foundation recently announced a $1.8 million, three-year investment in the Greening of Detroit to strengthen the organization's impact in Detroit. The announcement was made at a special ceremony honoring 22 new graduates of the Greening of Detroit's signature workforce development program, the Detroit Conservation Corps. Darnell Adams, director of Detroit community initiatives for the Gilbert Family Foundation, talks to Ann Thomas about this investment.

April 7, 2024 ~ The Eatori is a Detroit restaurant gearing up for its reopening, so General Manager Christopher Southern and Spokeswoman Colleen Robar talk to Ann Thomas about the popular eatery returning.

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with Cyrus Tetteh, the photographer for the City of Detroit.

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with guests including the City of Detroit's Photographer Cyrus Tetteh, DDP Chief Community Officer Gina Cavaliere, Scott Stinebaugh from Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Detroit, and Chairwoman and CEO of the Motown Museum Robin Terry.

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with Scott Stinebaugh, the director of sales and marketing for the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, about the 100th anniversary of the historic hotel in Detroit.

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with Gina Cavaliere, the Chief Community Impact Officer for the Downtown Detroit Partnership.

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with Robin Terry, Motwon Museum Chairwoman and CEO, about the $65 million project to transform the iconic building along West Grand Boulevard.

Oct. 29, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about semiconductor training happening at Michigan universities, a new program to help Metro Detroiters update their Medicare, and the new happenings at the Detroit Music Hall and Detroit Opera.

Oct, 29, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Roberto Kalb, the new Music Director at the Detroit Opera.

Oct. 29, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Dr. Amar Basu, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Wayne State University, about the recently announced $3.6 million dollars in grants and matching funds to support semiconductor training at Wayne State University, Oakland University, the University of Michigan, and Washtenaw Community College.

Oct. 29, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Jamie Winkler, Harbor Light System Executive Director, about how the Salvation Army is partnering with several health services to help Metro Detroiters in need renew their Medicaid benefits by using the organization's Bed and Bread Trucks.

Oct. 29, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Vince Paul, president and artistic director of the Detroit Music Hall, about the hall's recently unveiled $122 million expansion project.

Oct. 22, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas explores several Detroit businesses and organizations, such as the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, the Detroit Pizza Pass, and the 14th annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival! Special guests include Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Chairman Matt Cullen, Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari, Peacock Room Founder Rachel Lutz, and Executive Director of the Michigan Brewers Guild Scott Graham.

Oct. 8, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas explores several Detroit businesses and organizations, including a popular dog daycare, a sustainable jeweler, an orchestra, and a new nonprofit that is helping families in the city. Guests include Canine to Five owner Liz Blondy, Rebel Nell founder Amy Peterson, MISide President and CEO Sean de Four, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Erik Ronmark.

Oct. 8, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Erik Ronmark, president and CEO of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, about the upcoming season of events with the orchestra.

Oct. 8, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Sean de Four, the CEO of MiSide, which recently formed from the merging of nonprofits Southwest Solutions and Development Centers. MiSide aims to better the lives of families in Detroit.

Oct. 8, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Amy Peterson, owner of Detroit-based sustainable jeweler Rebel Nell, about what has been new at her store and the industry.

Oct. 8, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Liz Blondy, the owner of the popular dog boarding and day care center Canine to Five, located in Detroit.

Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ Sept. 17, 2023

Sept. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses several business and economic topics related to the Motor City. Guests include dentist Dr. Ban Nacy, Detroit City Distillery co-owner Michael Forsyth, Detroit Auto Show Vice Chairman Karl Zimmermann, U.S. Travel Association Executive Geoff Freeman, and Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari.

Sept. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Detroit Auto Show Vice Chairman Karl Zimmermann about the Detroit Auto Show kicking off Sept. 13, and what people can expect from the show.

Sept. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Detroit City Distillery co-owner Michael Forsyth about the business reaching its nine-year anniversary.

Sept. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to U.S. Travel Association Executive Geoff Freeman and Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari about how the travel industry impacts the local economy.

Sept. 10, 2023 ~ Dentist and Corktown resident Dr. Ban Nacy talks about the new Detroit Dental Spa that just opened in the historic Detroit neighborhood.

Aug. 20, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses multiple organizations around Detroit, related to science, soccer, or bettering residents' quality of life. Guests include Hudson-Webber Foundation President and CEO Melanca D. Clark, Michigan Science Center President and CEO Christian Greer, and owner of the Detroit City Football Club Sean Mann.

Aug. 20, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Hudson-Webber Foundation President and CEO Melanca D. Clark about how the foundation contributes to bettering the quality of life in Detroit.

Aug. 20, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Sean Mann, owner of the Detroit City Football Club, about what the group does with supporting and hosting soccer in Detroit.

Aug. 20, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Michigan Science Center President and CEO Christian Greer about the fun and educational activities found at that center!

Aug. 13, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about a new center looking to help those in need of housing and employment, along with a historic Detroit church replacing its roof spires. Guests include Vice President of Government and Community at Olympia Development of Michigan Rian English Barnhill, Mariners' Church trustee Stephen Trudeau, and Renaissance Venture Capital CEO and Managing Partner Chris Rizik.

Aug. 13, 2023 ~ Renaissance Venture Capital CEO and Managing Partner Chris Rizik talks to host Ann Thomas about his company's UnDemo Day from Oct. 10-11 at Ford Field, where high-potential startups seeking funding, venture capitalists from around the U.S., and Michigan corporations gather to network.

Aug. 13, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Rian English Barnhill, vice president of government and community at Olympia Development of Michigan, about the new District Detroit Opportunity Center. The center in Downtown Detroit provides information on affordable housing and employment opportunities.

Aug. 13, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Mariners' Church trustee Stephen Trudeau about replacing the church's four spires that have been missing since 1871.

Aug. 6, 2023 ~ Full Episode ~ Aug. 6, 2023

Aug. 6, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Assistant General Manager Paola Lopez about the new Amazon fulfillment center that just opened for business in Detroit.

Aug. 6, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Aaron Black, general manager of the Godfrey Hotel opening later this month in Detroit. The 227-room, luxury hotel will be located in Corktown.

Aug. 6, 2023 ~ Pastry chef April Anderson talks to host Ann Thomas about opening a second location of her bakery, Good Cakes and Bakes, in Downtown Detroit.