Podcasts about detroit economic growth corporation

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk about the week's events.They also talk with special guest George Jackson, former President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, about the best uses for the RenCen."In terms of functionality, it really missed the mark...this is a real opportunity here to correct the Renaissance center," Jackson said. "You've got to make it part of the city instead of a fortress."

Host Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with George Jackson, the former President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, about the RenCen; mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins tells why she thinks she should be Detroit's next mayor, and University of Michigan Law Professor Michelle Adams talks about her book on the history of  integrating Detroit schools.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with George Jackson, the former President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and board member of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. He talks about development in Detroit under his watch and why he doesn't get the credit he deserves.He also talks about the FBI's search to determine if more than William Smith, the CFO, was involved in the theft of $40 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.  The hosts also talk to Detroit Ombudsman Bruce Simpson who is winding down his term in that job. Simpson talks about his accomplishments and what could be next on the agenda. 

December 16, 2024 ~ Kevin Johnson, President and CEO of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation discusses upcoming projects with Sandy Baruah.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with George Jackson,  former head of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick.Jackson talks about the future of the RenCen and previously developments he was involved in.  Elrick talks about Mayor Mike Duggan's decision to endorse Council member Mary Waters in the Congressional race and what was happening up in Mackinac at the annual conference with all the big shots who gathered there this week.

The City of Detroit and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation announced a request for proposals to redevelop several areas of the former Packard Plant site. Plus, Detroit Grand Prix returns to the streets of downtown, and more.

Muslim community members in metro Detroit and around the world began observing the month of Ramadan on Monday. Plus, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation announced it is relaunching the Green Grocer Project. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

TechTown recognized by the state of Michigan as an entrepreneurial hub, they'll be receiving millions of dollars in federal grant funding. Tech Town and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, were among 27 establishments across the state and the only 2 directly in the city of Detroit to receive the designation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Discover Mikki Godfrey's inspiring journey, a testament to faith, creativity, and business acumen in the heart of Detroit. As the driving force behind the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation's BuyDetroit program, Mikki's story is one of resilience and determination. Her path to leadership was paved with exceptional sales and management skills, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to Detroit's economic growth. In this captivating video, you'll gain insight into how Mikki confronted adversity and trauma, transforming these challenges into invaluable lessons for personal and professional growth. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and focus in the face of life's hurdles. Today, Mikki Godfrey stands as an impresario, leaving her mark on various creative realms. Join us as we delve into her remarkable journey, celebrating the indomitable spirit that drives her success and the positive impact she continues to make in Detroit and beyond. Discover how faith, creativity, and business acumen have shaped Mikki's extraordinary story, and be inspired by her unwavering dedication to Detroit's growth and prosperity. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/a5590d22-f80b-4cc7-9859-a1718011bd2a

Join our host Ed Clemente and four thought-leading guests for a special The Michigan Opportunity Podcast live from Mackinac Island where the Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber.  Our special edition podcast guests range from biotechnology, higher education, economic development organization, mobility and advanced manufacturing.Hear from Pete Pellerito, Senior Public Affairs Advisor, Federal/State, Economic Development & University Relations for Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO).  Pete discusses tech transfer, reshoring manufacturers to the US, BIO startups and ag in Michigan and the BIO legacy of pharma research and manufacturing. Also joining us is Brad Williams, Vice President of Government Relations at the Detroit Regional Chamber.  Brad discusses the mission and history of the Mackinac Policy Conference, an overview of all of the guests and keynote speakers.  Kevin Johnson, President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation chats about the initiatives the city of Detroit is making to develop a livable infrastructure for the right balance for quality of life for those who live, work and play in Detroit. Lastly, hear Teresa Woodruff President, Michigan State University discuss her view of the mission of the university, the quality of the education MSU students receive, the FRIB, MSU Extension and much more.

March 5, 2023 ~ Motor City Match Awards Program Director Drew Lucco talks on how this Detroit Economic Growth Corporation initiative helps foster Detroit entrepreneurs through business planning assistance, site selection assistance, and grants of up to $100,000.

Among the topics Hosey addresses in the podcast:1:30 – Why he feels confident the Fisher Body 21 plant project will succeed.2:45 – Why having the largest black-led development in the city is important.4:05 – What attracts him to historic preservation.6:15 – The one building he would want to take on.7:55 – How financial incentives can be expanded to help development.9:35 – The unique challenges of working in Detroit.11:50 – What more can be done to preserve affordable housing in Detroit.15:40 – Balancing secrecy and transparency on big development projects.21:05 – Why he came back to the city to be a developer.25:55 – How to remove barriers for Black developers.30:15 – His biggest failure in business.

Detroit's tax structure is odd, partly because Detroit is a city trying to redevelop and build back equitably after losing 1.5 million people since the 1950s. There are very high property taxes, nonexistent consumption taxes, and many corporate tax breaks. The city is short on revenue - for services, for investment, for infrastructure. At the same time, the people who live in the city - and the poorest people, especially - bear the brunt of a walloping tax burden. Eric Lupher, the President of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, and Nick Allen, a former manager of strategy and policy for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and current doctoral candidate studying city planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, join the show to discuss Detroit's tax ecosystem and potential solutions to its issues.

On this Business Beat, Jeff shares details of a funding program through Detroit Means Business and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation.

If you have a business ready for national and international distribution, Buy Detroit is the event you need. Keyra Cokely of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation had a vision of making the procurement and buy process between large-scale businesses and small Detroit businesses easy. The bonding, insurance, financials, and work are given a process Keyra has made plain for you. She opens up about how her grandfather's view of plain business inspired this vision. Learn how Keyra's understanding of fund development and process was groomed from real-life experience and wisdom. Her young age is anchored to the experience of reading everything she has seen working with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation for years. Buy Detroit is a program that fits the niche for miscommunications and misunderstandings between businesses and industry. Learn how the event in July is only a start to changing the footprint of many Detroit small businesses. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/a358fb05-978e-4ce0-b24b-d0b0ae53f73a

Kevin Johnson is a leader in the world of economic development. He has 30 years of experience creating jobs and spearheading capital investment with stints in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. Johnson has been serving as the CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation since June 2018, and during that time, he has focused on access, inclusion and financial growth for Detroit businesses big and small. Most recently, he played an integral part in bringing Fiat Chrysler's $4.5 billion plant investment to Detroit and, with it, thousands of jobs. 

To kick off our series on the recent boom in the warehousing and logistics market, Ali talks to Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges, the Executive Vice President of Economic Development and Investment Services for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation on the impact logistics warehousing facilities have on the community.

September 17, 2021 ~ The Vice-President of Small Business at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation talks to Marie and Sean about a new Motor City Match program designed to provide financial support for small business start-ups in Detroit neighborhoods.

Detroit Economic Growth Corporation: Find out why Kevin Johnson is up to the challenge of advancing the economy for all residents.Kevin Johnson is the President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. The mission of the DEGC is to design and implement innovative solutions that attract investment, create jobs and advance Detroit's economy for all residents. Join Kevin and host Ed Clemente to learn about neighborhood small-business growth, the new Stellantis/Fiat Chrysler Detroit Assembly Complex, Buy Detroit, international economic strategies and Detroit Means Business.  He will also get into what the International Economic Development Council is, and his definition of what economic development means to compete. Overall, a very substantial and visionary discussion on Detroit and more! You can also read the transcript from our conversation.

Craig's guest is Rod Miller, CEO of Invest Puerto Rico, the agency tasked with encouraging economic development in the U.S. territory.    Rod is the former director of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and also worked on economic development projects in New Orleans.  He makes a compelling case for why business should consider Puerto Rico, and also encourages those of us that work remotely to consider the Island as a potential new "office".   

WWJ’s City Beat Reporter Vickie Thomas interviews Pierre Batton, Vice President of Small Business Services for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC). Batton shares information on grants, technical support and even help dissolving your business properly.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week we discuss the importance of inclusive economic programs. To lead the discussion, we are joined by Rodrick Miller, who is the current CEO of Invest Puerto Rico, a Harvard Graduate and one of the foremost economic development leaders in the U.S., respected globally for his ability to maneuver in extraordinarily complex political and business environments.Rodrick's expertise and experience is vast, having served as CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, the public-private partnership charged with leading the economic revitalization of the city of Detroit. Rodrick also served as the founding president and CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance focusing on the organization's efforts on lowering barriers to entry in the marketplace, increasing transparency, and developing approaches to drive inclusive economic growth. 

Large projects like the new Fiat Chrysler America plant on Detroit's east side that are part of Detroit's comeback - and a lot of economic development in Michigan - almost always come with incentives given by the city and the state. But does the math work? Does it make sense? The President of the Center for Economic Accountability, John Mozena, says no.  One of the stunning statistics Mozena says is that the city of Detgroit spent more assembling land for FCA than they did on the health department that year.  The Center for Economic Accountability is a nonprofit education and advocacy group that is for free markets without corporate welfare and central planning. It's important to note that I had the other side of this argument on the show earlier this year. On episode 277 of the podcast I talked to the head of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Kevin Johnson. He was obviously for incentives, so I wanted to get someone on the other side of the conversation.

Are tax incentives as a tool to lure large-scale corporate investment and jobs here to stay? That’s the question at the heart of this interview today with Kevin Johnson, the president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Development Corp. It’s particularly timely in the midst of Chrysler’s planned $2.5 billion investment to create nearly 5,000 new jobs on Detroit’s east side, where workers will build the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee and an all-new three-row full-size Jeep SUV. The deal has won some $291 million in assorted incentives. The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation – or DEGC for short – has been instrumental in development projects in the city since the late 1970s. Johnson took over as head of the organization about a year ago. He spent a few years doing economic development in Atlanta, as well as stints at organizations in Arizona, Florida and North Carolina. He spoke with Jer at the Mackinac Policy Conference last week on Mackinac Island. Here’s that conversation. Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you’re hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018: Brush Park could see another residential development The Fillmore will go quiet for renovations -Detroit’s Project Greenlight safety program expands to a school It’s getting more expensive to finance a car A hot pizza rumor involving Buddy's right near Comerica Park The Detroit Zoo is giving away free poo in partnership with Detroit Dirt.. here's how you get it And a conversation with Sandra Choi from the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation about a program that connects Detroit businesses of all kinds to the world

Vernon Oakes, Host of Everything Co-op, Interviews Janis Hazel, ANC Commissioner and Director of Communications for Washington, D.C. Councilmember, Vincent Gray. Vernon and Janis discuss legislation introduced by Councilmember Gray, and how cooperatives can help to advance his agenda. Janis is serving a third term as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC 7D05) in Ward 7 of Washington, DC. She is the Director of Communications for Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent C. Gray and has served as Director of Communications in the Executive Office of the Mayor. She was appointed by the Obama Administration to manage the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census Decennial operations for the District of Columbia’s 2010 Census and has served as the Director of Development and Communications for Howard University Television (WHUT-TV). A native of Detroit, MI and a political science major at the University of Michigan, she began her career in public policy with Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (NY), and later worked for Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr. (MI) and Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (MI). She has served as Director of Marketing for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and Events Marketing Manager for the Detroit Convention Bureau and was part of the team that won the bid for Detroit to host Super Bowl XL. She has served as Executive Director of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation producing Grammy events featuring Aretha Franklin, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton and other iconic artists. Janis can be seen in cameo appearances on the Emmy award winning Netflix series "House of Cards."

Mark Denson, director of business attraction at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, gives a unique perspective on Detroit's current resurgence and its roots in the planning that led to Detroit hosting the Super Bowl in 2006. Listen as Mark shares his observations of the Detroit story from his unique perspective.  QUOTE IT “Our problems were great and in that we needed great and creative solutions to move the city forward.” (4:53) “Completing projects, making a difference in a visible way and creating partnerships to make these things happen.” (7:45) DIG IN (4:24) Dig out the hope factor. Sell the vision and make believers. (7:29) Manage expectations by delivering. (8:26) Invest in deep thought and think into the future. (12:31) Shake the trees. (16:31) Creating a sustainable growth cycle. Tip of the Week A "can do" attitude and patience can make all the difference.  

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