Podcasts about hatch detroit

The contest is intended to pick the most promising new brick and mortar business concept. The businesses competing in this competition are doing so to win a hundred thousand dollars from Comerica Bank to take their concept to reality and actually open a physical store in either Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park. 10 small businesses are competing as semi-finalists and the public will vote on their favorite until May 23rd. Go to hatchdetroit.com to have your voice be a factor in this.

Detroit has picked up the pace - and it seems like the city is starting to get back to that "buzz" of new things on a regular basis. Devon O'Reilly is in and we talk about a bunch of new restaurants, developments and things around Detroit: 00:47 - Where Devon's been: Previewing Vollmers in the old Park Bar space. It's a bar, and aims to be great at being a bar with some food.  06:46 - The Spanish-inspired Leña is opening in Brush Park, Devon has already been inside. 10:08 - Jer shares that athletic shoe store Run Detroit moving and expanding into Eastern Market 11:59 - GLAM Body works won $100k from Hatch Detroit, we talk about their future project in Grandmost Rosedale 13:54 - The importance of fixing the gaps in access to money in the area 16:24 - Thanks to our sponsor, Best Choice Roofing - https://bestchoiceroofingdetroit.com/ 17:14 - There are 23 new single-family homes being build on the city's east side, the first project like it in awhile. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/new-houses-being-built-23-sites-near-indian-village 20:33 - Michigan Central reopening in June after six years of work, and decades of being shuttered to the public. We get into the details we know, and how this may be the biggest story of summer in Detroit 24:31 - The new transit center at the State Fairgrounds is opening this weekend, giving new life to the old Dairy Cattle building. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Originally uploaded April 1st, Re-edited April 20th. Chris Holman welcomes back Ned Staebler, VP Economic Development Wayne St. University and President / CEO TechTown Detroit , Detroit, MI. Ned talks about key data points, equitable impact, growth. Ned talks about Hatch Detroit contest, our involvement in NFL Draft prep, Small Business Support Hubs expansion ... and end with a nod to "and tech entrepreneurship is equally important – MedHealth summit, SXSW founders, etc." Ned references the investiture and how TechTown fits into the prosperity agenda, talk about GS10KSB success, the economic impact strategy, the innovation district Ned provides an entrepreneur call-to-action (strategy session) and a broader call-to-action (come check out our space and some of our entrepreneurs at the upcoming Hatch events) The 20th Anniversary logo marries TechTown and Wayne State branding elements into the design. TechTown Detroit's blue logo is embedded in the zero of “20” above the word “years” and the launch and anniversary dates. This is then encircled by a gold ring with inner green ring and Wayne State's “W” shield centered at the bottom. “TechTown's 20th anniversary represents a significant milestone in Wayne State's efforts to drive economic prosperity and foster innovation in Detroit,” said WSU President Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy. “Guided by the pillars of our Prosperity Agenda, which prioritizes accelerating mobility for our students and fueling innovation for our competitiveness, TechTown is Wayne State's innovation hub for 21st century commerce that will continue to be transformative for our students and community.” Originally founded by Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health and General Motors to support tech-based spinoffs from the university, TechTown expanded its incubation and acceleration strategies to strengthen small businesses and tech entrepreneurs across Wayne County. Since its inception, TechTown has supported more than 6,000 businesses in and around Detroit. These businesses have created more than 2,300 jobs and raised more than $408 million in startup and growth capital. In 2023 alone, TechTown supported more than 900 businesses and 1,000 entrepreneurs, who raised more than $23 million in startup and growth capital and started 26 new businesses. Moreover, TechTown is committed to uplifting and embracing the diversity of Detroit and the region. Of the 1,000-plus entrepreneurs supported last year, 63% identified as Black or African American, 65% used she/her pronouns and 11% were immigrants to the U.S. TechTown collaborates closely with Wayne State's Office of Economic Development (OED) to elevate local businesses and catalyze business growth across the Detroit region. An example of this aligned work is the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program (GS10KSB). Team members from both TechTown and OED mentor and support entrepreneurs during each cohort of GS10KSB and after they graduate. “TechTown is incredibly proud of the work we've done to strengthen Detroit's neighborhood small businesses and commercial corridors over the last 20 years. And with President Kimberly Andrews Espy at the helm of Wayne State University, we know that our shared mission of driving equitable economic impact in the city is stronger than ever,” says Ned Staebler, vice president for economic development at Wayne State University and president and CEO of TechTown Detroit. “This new anniversary badge is a way for us to visually celebrate the alignment between TechTown and Wayne State, and we look forward to many more milestones acknowledging our collective work.” » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

The spirit of entrepreneurship is strong in Detroit, but also - it takes resources to really get going. That's where, since 2011, the Hatch Detroit contest has come in. One of these 10 businesses we talk to today will walk away with $100,000 in cash from Comerica Bank to make their dreams happen in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck. Today, I talk to all of them in elevator pitch format. And then you get to decide by going to https://www.hatchdetroit.com/vote and picking up to four you think are worthy, each day through noon on April 18. Here's the rundown: 01:34 - Amarra Products 05:03 - Estella's Vegan Dessert Boutique 07:06 - Harry Rich Clothier 09:21 - Khana 11:13 - Nada Dry Bar 13:39 - Natural Living By Design II 16:51 - Pique Earth 19:37 - The Gentleman's Oasis 21:04 - Unity Community Barbershop 23:11 - Roller Skate Detroit Remember to vote: https://hatchdetroit.com/vote/ As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Ameneh Marhaba is doing her part to spread the love of West African food in Detroit.Born in the West African country of Liberia, she grew up in that country, where her mother is form, as well as Lebanon, her father's home country, before she, her dad, and siblings moved to Detroit when she was around 15.Having always loved the food she grew up on, she wanted to share it with others in her new home. She thought of launching a food truck but soon learned that she was priced out of such a venture, so instead she started going to bars, offering to cook and sell items like jollof rice, fried plantains, and spiced meat skewers.It turns out that the bars were receptive to the idea.“Most of them were really nice about it,” she said.So in 2016 she started doing pop-ups at those bars under the name Little Liberia. Over time, her efforts grew into catering gigs and one-off seated dinners.Now, with the help of Hatch Detroit by TechTown, which awarded her $100,000 in a competition with some 350 other small business, Marhaba is getting ready to open Little Liberia as a brick-and-mortar restaurant.She recently discussed her journey and her plans for the restaurant.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, partnered w/ TechTown Detroit, business plans are now being accepted through February 16th for a shot to win a $100K grand prize. The Hatch contest was established in 2012, and allows entrepreneurs w/ a retail concept and goal of establishing a location in Detroit Hamtramck or Highland Park. If you've got a brick and mortar business idea check out the Hatch Detroit Contest at Hatch Detroit.

Detroit-based baker Jonathan Peregrino is making a name for himself in the city and beyond. He appeared on season 7 of the Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship, and was a semifinalist in this year's Hatch Detroit contest. Peregrino has found a niche in whipping up familiar, American desserts infused with traditional, Filipino flavors. Now, he's closer than ever to bringing his dream of a brick and mortar to life.  GUEST: Jonathan Pergerino, owner of JP Makes and Bakes ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is an annual competition that focuses on high touch local businesses that have a direct impact on the community. It is a great way to support up and coming entrepreneurs and help them open their doors in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park.

The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is looking for applicants to win $100,000 to open the next brick-and-mortar business in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. Plus, DTE Energy looking for students for their energy academy, Chinese Near Year open house taking place in Detroit and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

If you've shopped or dined at small businesses in Detroit, it's very possible you're familiar with a Hatch Detroit alumni. This annual program supporting brick and mortar businesses is one of my favorites because it not only awards money, but the tools, to succeed. And, there's a component where even if you're not starting your own thing, you can vote on who goes through to the finals to get started. My guest is Vittoria Katanski from Hatch Detroit. More: https://hatchdetroit.com/ If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we're doing, consider support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

The annual Hatch Detroit contest, which recently joined TechTown Detroit's suite of entrepreneurial programs, announces a $100,000 prize for one savvy entrepreneur.

March 16, 2022 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan talks about Comerica's annual Hatch Detroit contest and he says it's a great opportunity for entrepreneurs.

Jon talks with Monica Martinez of Comerica Bank and Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit all about the Small Business Alumni Relief Fund to help entrepreneurs who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Monica Martinez Martinez joined Comerica in 2006, and under her leadership, Comerica has been named to the Hispanic Business Magazine’s Diversity Elite 60 list (in the top 10) in addition to being highlighted as the number one company for Supplier Diversity for two consecutive years, and Latina Style Magazine named Comerica as one of the top companies for Latinas to work. Additionally, during her tenure, Comerica launched a Spanish website and began accepting the Matricula Consular identification card at Comerica banking centers nationwide. Fluent in Spanish and English, Martinez holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, where she majored in International Business with a focus in Marketing. For her graduate work, she studied Interdisciplinary Technology with a concentration in Business Management at Eastern Michigan University. She earned certificates in Nonprofit Management from Duke University and Corporate Community Relations Management from Boston College. Martinez also is a graduate of the prestigious SMU Management program and is certified in Diversity Management from Cornell University. Martinez actively serves on the board of the Michigan Hispanic Chamber, SER Jobs for Progress National, New Detroit, the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, and is the chairperson of the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan Hispanic Advisory committee. Vittoria Katanski Vittoria is the Executive Director of Hatch Detroit. She has spent the majority of her career and personal life working on positive projects in the City of the Detroit. Using a combination of her background in Marketing and Urban Planning she has been able to provide unique ways to move the city forward through the creation of targeted neighborhood marketing efforts, and creation of area specific events. She is a resident of the City of Detroit, and believes the City to be one of the best places to live and raise a family. She resides in West Village with her husband, son and three dogs. She is a runner, a rower with the Detroit Boat Club Crew, and cures her own meats.   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Monica Martinez and Vittoria Katanski: Websites: https://www.comerica.com/ | https://hatchdetroit.com/ 

Giving away 100,000 is fun for Monica Martinez of Comerica Bank and Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit – Hear all about the Small Business Alumni Relief Fund to help entrepreneurs who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Monica Martinez: Martinez joined Comerica in 2006, and under her leadership, Comerica has been named to the Hispanic Business Magazine’s Diversity Elite 60 list (in the top 10) in addition to being highlighted as the number one company for Supplier Diversity for two consecutive years, and Latina Style Magazine named Comerica as one of the top companies for Latinas to work. Additionally, during her tenure, Comerica launched a Spanish website and began accepting the Matricula Consular identification card at Comerica banking centers nationwide. Fluent in Spanish and English, Martinez holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, where she majored in International Business with a focus in Marketing. For her graduate work, she studied Interdisciplinary Technology with a concentration in Business Management at Eastern Michigan University. She earned certificates in Nonprofit Management from Duke University and Corporate Community Relations Management from Boston College. Martinez also is a graduate of the prestigious SMU Management program and is certified in Diversity Management from Cornell University. Martinez actively serves on the board of the Michigan Hispanic Chamber, SER Jobs for Progress National, New Detroit, the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, and is the chairperson of the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan Hispanic Advisory committee. Vittoria Katanski: Vittoria is the Executive Director of Hatch Detroit. She has spent the majority of her career and personal life working on positive projects in the City of Detroit. Using a combination of her background in Marketing and Urban Planning she has been able to provide unique ways to move the city forward through the creation of targeted neighborhood marketing efforts, and the creation of area-specific events. She is a resident of the City of Detroit and believes the City to be one of the best places to live and raise a family. She resides in West Village with her husband, son, and three dogs. She is a runner, a rower with the Detroit Boat Club Crew, and cures her own meats. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Monica Martinez and Vittoria Katanski: Websites: https://www.comerica.com/ — https://hatchdetroit.com/

Kirsten Ussery from Detroit Vegan Soul and Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit join us to talk about the reopening of the restaurant’s east side location and what the non-profit Hatch is up to considering there’s not a contest this year. Then, Fletcher Sharpe gives us the inside line on roster changes ahead of the fall tournament for Detroit City FC, and we talk about Big Ten football making the decision to play. But first, there will be more bumps in the road ahead for the City of Detroit. But these bumps will be welcomed by many residents, as they are speed cushions on residential streets. Voicemail line: 313-789-3211 Support us: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Jer here. I have a lot of personal connection to the east side of Detroit. My grandmother lived just blocks from where this new pop-up bookstore, 27th Letter Books, just opened. They're the winners of the Hatch Detroit contest, and before their permanent space has been found they've set up shop in a neat old retail storefront on Van Dyke. What follows in today's episode as a conversation with the owners, Drew and Erin Pineda. We talk about their journey to get set up in Detroit, books and more.  On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9  

We talked to Nina and Meghan from Street Beet back in March 2019, just before their adventure to Los Angeles for the Vegan Street Fair. Since then, a lot has happened. Of course, they’re continuing their series of successful pop ups. They were also finalists for Hatch Detroit and they’re currently using IndieGoGo to fund...

We talked to Nina and Meghan from Street Beet back in March 2019, just before their adventure to Los Angeles for the Vegan Street Fair. Since then, a lot has happened. Of course, they’re continuing their series of successful pop ups. They were also finalists for Hatch Detroit and they’re currently using IndieGoGo to fund...

On today's show: - Sven helps us understand the UAW/GM Tentative Agreement nearly 50,000 striking GM workers are reviewing - It looks like by 2024 I-375 in downtown Detroit will become a boulevard. It's the focus of our most recent piece on Detroit Public Television's One Detroit, and we break down our thoughts. Here's the DPTV piece: http://www.dailydetroit.com/2019/10/18/i-375-in-detroit-planned-to-become-a-boulevard-by-2024/ - The streetscape project on Detroit's Avenue of Fashion - Livernois - has suffered delays and now won't be completed until the spring. What does that mean? Here's an interesting piece in Bridge Magazine: https://www.bridgemi.com/detroit/can-detroit-businesses-survive-citys-push-walkable-neighborhoods - 7,000 pounds of apples were stolen up in Linden. A caper that is rotten to the core (sorry couldn't help the pun). - And Shianne talks about the winner of the Hatch Detroit contest. A book store and podcast/sound studio is coming to Detroit's far east side near the Grosse Pointe border.  Like the show? Be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! We're on Apple Podcasts and wherever fine shows are found. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Love the show? Become a member on Patreon. It really does help. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

Today’s guests are the five finalists for the Comerica Hatch Detroit contest. All of these aspiring entrepreneurs are competing for $100,000 in startup funds from Comerica Bank, as well as $200,000 in pro bono support from Hatch Detroit and its partners, to open a brick and mortar business in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park.    The five finalists vying to take home $100,000 in this year’s Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest are:  27th Letter Books: an independent bookstore and audio recording space. Their mission is to connect and inspire people through stories, highlighting excellent writing and underrepresented voices.    Brix Wine and Charcuterie: a gathering place in the Liv/7 neighborhood built on the love of wine, offering a curated wine and small plates menu along with Brix Concierge, a wine curation service.    ILERA Apothecary: an organic and vegan beauty tech company catering to customers who want the highest quality ingredients in their skin products, without compromising the environment or their budget. ILERA is expected to open a retail store in Detroit containing a curation of skincare items that are carefully sourced and made without toxic ingredients.    Street Beet: a 100-percent vegan food pop-up based in Detroit pairing creativity and passion to offer a dining experience that is approachable and delicious for all. Street Beet hopes to eventually open a brick and mortar space to provide Detroiters with affordable and nostalgic vegan comfort food – with a focus on allergen-friendly options.     The French Cow: started as a pop-up when owner Marie Wallace moved to Detroit after realizing there wasn’t food here that she grew up eating in France. Currently a popup at Eastern Market, The French Cow aims to open a brick and mortar space serving crepes, cheese, ice creams and other French cuisines in authentic French environment.     Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com

On the Beer Tour Guy Podcast Episode 28, Steve talks with Stephen from Batch Brewing Company and Victoria from Hatch in downtown Detroit. Listen in to learn about all of the fun stuff going on in the Michigan beer industry. Learn more about the Comerica Bank – Hatch Program and the Feelgood Tap non-profit. Don’t forget to vote from the 5 finalists in the Hatch contest – Click Here. The post Beer Tour Guy 028 – Batch Brewing and Hatch Detroit appeared first on Better On Draft.

As we do every year, we had the finalists for the Hatch Detroit competition join us in-studio to talk through their hopes, their dreams, their business plans and more for this year's event... that has been upgraded to a $100,000 prize.  So listen in as we talk with the director, Vittoria, as well as this year's finalists that include a wine and charcuterie place, a book store, a vegan restaurant, a french crepe spot, and a makeup shop... You can vote out at: https://hatchdetroit.com/vote/ The French Cow was created in 2015 because when I moved to Detroit, I could not find the type of food that I was used to eating while growing up in France. I recognized that Detroit had a need for a crepes shop when, after tasting a few different local restaurants, my children, then 3 and 5 years old, turned to me and said, “You should make crepes, Mom. Yours are better!” I thought for a second and I replied,” You know what?I really should.” Thus, The French Cow was born. Street Beet is a 100% vegan food pop-up owned and operated by Nina Paletta and Meghan Shaw. Our mission is to continuously reimagine vegan food as we know it, pairing creativity and passion to offer a dining experience that is approachable and delicious for all. Our goal is to provide our fellow Detroiters with affordable, nostalgic vegan comfort food with a focus on allergen-friendly options. ILERA Apothecary is an organic and vegan beauty tech company that caters to customers who want the highest quality  ingredients for their skin without compromising the environment or their budget. Utilizing digital technology, we have created a highly interactive customer experience that includes in-person wellness events, informative blog posts, engaging social media posts and in the near future, an augmented reality app. We are committed to making an impact on our customers, employees and local communities. This includes the women who handpick raw materials in West Africa, our employees who manufacture products in Detroit, and our customers who have found the solution to reviving their skin with ILERA Apothecary products. 27th Letter Books is an independent bookstore with the mission to connect and inspire people through stories. We carry new, general interest books that are carefully curated to highlight excellent writing and underrepresented voices. In our permanent retail space, we will also offer rental of an audio recording room. By offering customers the opportunity to shop locally for books and a place to record their own stories, we provide a physical and personalized experience that cannot be replicated online or through chain or big box stores. Customers can peruse the shelves, delight in learning something new, feel the comfort of nostalgia when they recognize a favorite title, and walk away reaffirmed, knowing they belong to a community with shared values. Brix will be a gathering place built on the love of wine. We'll be located in the 7/Liv neighborhood and were really excited to join such an amazing community. We'll offer a curated wine list featuring varietals from some of the best regions in the world. Our food menu will consist of amazing Charcuterie along with other (small plate) food options. We will also launch, Brix Concierge, a wine curation service. This service will help customers with wine selections, curated wine menus for events, food pairings, wine education classes and more. IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

Starting a business is hard, and even more challenging in a city like Detroit. But there is help out there. Today’s episode is your opportunity to hear from five different entrants to the Hatch Detroit contest. They’re the winners of a public vote from the top 10. That annual event sponsored by Comerica bank grants $100,000 to a business to start their brick and mortar location somewhere in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park.  The finalists are Brix Wine & Charcuterie, The French Cow, Ilera Apothecary, 27th Letter Books, and Street Beet. We’re going to talk to each of the five would-be grantees and executive director Vittoria Katanski. And after listening to the show, if you want to vote for your favorite, you can do so here.

Back to something approaching "normal" this week as we dive in with long time friend Steve from Blue Chip to talk talent acquisition in the area and what they're looking for, as well as Vittoria from Hatch Detroit to walk through this year's competition and timing... Blue Chip is at: http://www.bctalent.com/ Hatch Detroit is at: https://hatchdetroit.com/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit  

Vittoria Katanski is the Executive Director of Hatch Detroit. She has spent the majority of her career and personal life working on positive projects in the City of Detroit. Using a combination of her background in marketing and urban planning, she has been able to provide unique ways to move the city forward through the creation of targeted neighborhood marketing efforts and creation of area-specific events. She is a resident of the City of Detroit and believes the city to be one of the best places to live and raise a family.    Connect with Vittoria: Website: www.hatchdetroit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatchdetroit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HatchDetroit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HatchDetroitOfficial/   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Welcome to a bonus Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we discuss the sad news that Axle Brewing will shutter its Livernois Taproom June 30th, barely two years after it first opened. Dave Phillips, one-half of Podcast Detroit and the IT in the D podcast, and himself a former partner in a failed craft brewery, joins us to discuss how difficult it is to succeed in an uber-competitive sector, where even established brands have to fight for shelf space, and drinkers like me fret about overabundance. Axle President Dan Riley told the Freep the brand doesn’t have the scale or cost structure to see a “clear path” to turning a profit. Elsewhere: Detroit may be dealing with a serial killer after three women believed to be prostitutes were found dead in abandoned homes on the city’s east side. Tipsters are asked to call (313) 596-2260. [Detroit News] There’s an update on Dan Gilbert, nearly two weeks after the billionaire real estate developer suffered a stroke. Detroit’s Public Lighting Authority is starting to replace those malfunctioned LED streetlights while a lawsuit against the company that made them proceeds. Hatch Detroit has doubled its prize to $100,000 for aspiring business startups looking to open brick-and-mortar storefronts in the city. Fresh Wagon, a bus service connecting Detroit neighborhoods to Eastern Market, has shut down. Grosse Pointe Park is getting a new pizza joint called The Bricks. And happy National Doughnut Day! We bring you some truly ridiculous trivia. 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 for August 20, 2018. Your Detroit news: - Detroiter Garlin Gilchrist the second has been picked to be the running mate for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer. Sven and Jer discuss. - There has been some confusion around the funeral arrangements for the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who died last week at the age of 76. So here’s what you need to know. - One of the last remaining members of the Motown studio band known as the Funk Brothers has died. The Freep reports that guitarist Eddie Willis died Monday morning at his home in Mississippi following complications from a childhood bout with polio. He was 82. Link: https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2018/08/20/eddie-willis-dead-funk-brothers/1044428002/ - Dogs and Degas apparently do go together. The Detroit Institute of Arts is holding their first-ever animal adoption event. - Brix Wine and Charcuterie Boutique will be closing its West Village location on the city’s east side at the end of the month. - Atomic Chicken is calling it quits. - Certified results for the SMART bus millage are in and the final tally widened a bit to 39 votes, instead of 23 as initially thought.  -  The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Presented by Bedrock is down to its four finalists: Neighborhood Grocery Paradise Natural Foods Slyde Toma Detroit They’re competing for a $50,000 prize from Comerica Bank and $200,000 worth of pro-bono services from Hatch Detroit and its partners. Representatives from each of the four startup business finalists joined us today in the studio to talk about their proposals alongside Vittoria Katanski, Hatch Detroit’s executive director. You can find out more and vote at http://www.hatchdetroit.com  

Saturday, August 11, 2018 show: The Detroit Grand Prix is, in fact, returning to Belle Isle. That’s thanks to an agreement announced Friday between race organizers and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Speaking of cars.. I-696 construction in Macomb and Oakland counties is about 30 percent complete, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Earlier, we brought you a story about heated words from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, saying that Detroit CEOs are aligning against suburban interests. The annual Hatch Detroit contest announced their 10 semi-finalists on Thursday evening. The contest awards $50,000 in cash and a bunch of resources to folks opening a business in Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck. Dan Hasty is the the new play-by-play voice of the Detroit Mercy men's basketball team this season on 910 AM. An improved park at the corner of Woodward and Warren on the Wayne State campus is a step closer to reality. A little update on the progress of a 26-mile trail loop called the Joe Louis Greenway. The travel service Expedia has named Detroit one of the most underrated cities in America to visit. And our feature interview is with Amanda Lewan of Bamboo Detroit, who is celebrating 5 years in business. 

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte recorded on July 10, 2018. - Right under the deadline for finishing the show, we got word that the Detroit City Council has unanimously voted for a new Cass-Henry Historic District. - The Detroit auto show is moving dates, and now we have a good idea as to when. Multiple media reports say that the show will move from January to June in 2020. - Detroit’s historic Bonstelle Theatre on Woodward Avenue is being decommissioned. - It used to be that Detroit and Michigan were places where black families made progress on home ownership compared to the rest of the country. That’s no longer the case. - Jim Brandstatter’s 31-year run as color commentator for the Detroit Lions comes to an end. - The popular Campus Martius Beach is getting a makeover. - We now have the exact dates the PGA Tour is coming to the city of Detroit in 2019. - What is the largest single event in Michigan? - Good news for eastsiders, as DISH - a popular grab and go Mack Avenue spot among Detroiters, Grosse Pointers and all points east — will be reopening following the death of co-owner Paul Sulek. - MGM Grand Detroit ditches straws - And we have a conversation with Vittoria Katanski and Ashley Hennen of Hatch Detroit about the annual contest that has helped jumpstart some of the notable local names in Detroit's retail scene. Like the show? Don't miss another episode! Subscribe in your favorite podcast app. 

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, March 20th, 2018. -Ford may breathe new life into the long-empty Michigan central station -Michigan gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer locks up a big union endorsement -Macomb County’s road situation is in dire straits -Eastern market is offering micro-grants to boost local businesses -Three of Detroit’s Golf Courses won’t close after all -Baseball will be played at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull again -You’ll be able to bring your dog to not just one, but two Tigers games this year -A Hatch Detroit contest winner is opening in Corktown -Antiques Roadshow is coming to metro Detroit And we caught up with the head of Detroit’s Eastern Market, Dan Carmody, to talk about what’s ahead for the historic and popular neighborhood. Thanks to our sponsors, Milo Digital and Digital Marketing Secrets Revealed. 

Yet another fun episode as we were joined by Kayla from Hatch Detroit and the winner from Baobab Fare, Hamissi. BAOBAB FARE is a restaurant, market, and juice bar, offering an array of prepared menu items, groceries, juices, and other retail products unique to East Africa. Customers will be warmly welcomed to simply shop for retail products such as herbs, spices, produce, fresh meat, or other groceries. Hatch Detroit is at: https://www.facebook.com/baobabfare/ Baobab Fare is at: https://www.facebook.com/HatchDetroitOfficial/   IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

Another great episode as we were joined by Securonix to talk predictive behavioral analytics and other great security topics, and Hatch Detroit about their upcoming submission period for this year's contest... Securonix is at: https://www.securonix.com/ Hatch Detroit is at: http://hatchdetroit.com/ Penguicon is this weekend, so you might want to read Bob's take and then my take to know what you can expect as a first timer. The career academy launch details here: http://www.itinthed.com/19750/career-academy-launching-in-flint-press-release/ Hostgator's offer can be found at http://www.HostGator.com/ITintheD/ Freshbooks is at http://www.Freshbooks.com/ITintheD/ [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/319586204" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

Episode 161 of the IT in the D podcast from our Podcast Detroit studios was a fun one, as it always is when we're joined by Vittoria from Hatch Detroit.  We also had the winner and one of the other finalists from their 2016 competition in-studio with us, and it's also always a good time hearing what people are doing to bring new and cool businesses downtown... Bird Bee: A lifestyle clothing boutique offering a mix of modern bohemian, vintage inspired and contemporary clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories. Corbé: A ceramic design and manufacturing studio located in Detroit's North End that wants to open retail space. It makes handcrafted porcelain wares. Coriander Kitchen & Farm: Expansion of an urban farm and catering business into a brick-and-mortar café featuring casual, affordable, healthy food in a rustic environment on Detroit's far east side. Meta Physica Massage & Sauna: A wellness center offering therapeutic bodywork, full-spectrum infrared saunas, a raw juice bar, an herbal apothecary and health-inspired retail, meditation classes and community workshops. and of course, Hatch Detroit is at www.HatchDetroit.com [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281979282" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

For episode 153, we were joined by Jena Irene Asciutto, runner up on a prior season of American Idol and local very talented musician, along with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit... Jena Irene Asciutto can be found at http://www.jenairene.com/ Hatch Detroit can be found at http://hatchdetroit.com/ Great episode all around, and some very cool conversations. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/273599612" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

One guest had to reschedule, but we still had a phenomenal set of conversations with our guests for episode 128 of our weekly live broadcast of our podcast.  We were joined by Vittoria Katanski from Hatch Detroit to talk about what they've got going on and the upcoming Paczki Run that you might want to check out whether you're a runner or not, and also Scott Kennedy to talk about the next Penguicon convention in April that you're most assuredly going to want to be at... Hatch Detroit can be found at http://hatchdetroit.com/ The Paczki Run can be found at http://www.tour-de-troit.org/ Penguicon can be found at http://2016.penguicon.org/ Bob's recap from last year's Penguicon event is at http://www.itinthed.com/17044/2015-penguicon-review-part-1-the-sales-guy-learns-something/ Dave's recap from it is at http://www.itinthed.com/17054/2015-penguicon-review-part-2-the-geek-goes-home/ Podcast Detroit is at http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/243909039" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] The stories... Amazon drone delivery: 30 minutes or less within a 10 mile radius - http://uproxx.com/technology/what-is-amazon-prime-air/ The Goldman Sachs elevator gossip story: http://www.knowable.com/a/65-rules-for-being-a-man-according-to-elevator-gossip-at-goldman-sachs A widow's struggle with Apple to get her dead husband's iPad unlocked: http://nypost.com/2016/01/19/apple-demands-widow-get-court-order-to-unlock-dead-husbands-ipad/ ATM overdraft fees: http://money.cnn.com/2016/01/14/investing/atm-overdraft-fees/index.html Netflix and NBC debate ratings: http://www.themarysue.com/netflix-throwing-shade-at-nbc/ I'm in favor of this: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20160114/06532833339/56-would-drop-espn-heartbeat-if-it-meant-saving-8-month-cable.shtml Colonoscopies are good for your health...except at this hospital: http://wwlp.com/2016/01/22/293-possibly-exposed-to-hiv-hepatitis-through-colonoscopies/ You're going to need an ad blocker for your next...television: http://motherboard.vice.com/read/youre-going-to-need-an-ad-blocker-for-your-next-tv Internet of Things is awesome...unless you're a sleeping baby: http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/01/how-to-search-the-internet-of-things-for-photos-of-sleeping-babies/ Google quietly pretending Google Glass never happened: http://gizmodo.com/google-wants-to-forget-it-ever-tried-to-sell-humans-goo-1754931205 Amazon Customer Service is a great way to go phishing, apparently: https://medium.com/@espringe/amazon-s-customer-service-backdoor-be375b3428c4#.vqw8vevjs Five top execs bail out of Twitter: http://arstechnica.co.uk/business/2016/01/twitter-exodus-begins-as-five-top-executives-depart-overnight/ Stoned drug traffickers call 911 on themselves: http://www.newser.com/story/219471/stoned-drug-traffickers-call-911-on-themselves.html That igloo on AirBnb: http://distractify.com/news/2016/01/24/dan-an-igloo-snows-in-brooklyn IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

This episode takes us down to the historical Detroit neighborhood Cork Town with Head Brewer and Founder of Batch Brewing Co. Stephen Roginson. You may know Batch Brewing from their Kickstarter Campaign, as the 2013 Hatch Detroit contest winner, as one of the hottest new brewpubs in Detroit. Stephen was such a great interview. He has a great story about how he got into brewing and how he hustled to get Batch Brewing Co. up and running. They are one the hottest new brewpubs around and not only are they producing creative and flavorful beers but they are also using their brewery to give back to the community with the Feelgood Tap. Go down and enjoy a beer, some food, and some good conversation. This episode I am going to highlight a bottle opener company that is running their kickstarter campaign right now, Eagle Lock Company Cap-Off Bottle Opener. This is an awesomely unique bottle opener and conversation starter. American made, hand crafted bottle openers using the original Eagle Lock Company design from the 1940's. Mike and Matt have a great product and I want their kickstarter campaign to succeed. So go check them out on Kickstarter Eagle Cap-off bottle opener and support the cause! As always you can join the conversation on my website, billsbeerreport.com or Facebook at Bill's Beer Report. If twitter and instagram are more your speed, check me out @BillsBeerReport. You can find the podcast on the Tangent Bound Network, iTunes, SoudCloud, and Stitcher Radio. As always, thank you to Son Step for the wicked theme music.

We had a pretty full house for episode 98 of our weekly live podcast.  With Hatch Detroit in to talk about their $50,000 contest for the third year in a row to what Rocket Fiber has going on downtown and into the world of things downtown and a little mayhem with the Daily Detroit crew and some insight from Andrew The Man Expert that had us all rolling and unable to recover, it was just simply a blast of a night... The latest news and events that caught our attention, as well as our own event on Wednesday, July 1st kicked off the show. From ultra conservative religious southerners to Donald Trump, who's having the worst week?  Drones getting shot down.  Our insane weekend.  All kinds of whacky nonsense in this week's round up. This Wednesday, July 1st we'll be hitting The Whisky Parlor, which is on the 2nd floor of Grand Trunk downtown.  Can't wait to check it out, and we're really looking forward to seeing everyone there.  It's located at 608 Woodward Avenue, again up on the 2nd floor. 5pm start time.  No cover charge to get in.  No speeches.  No agenda.  No sales pitches.  Just networking with some of the best and brightest folks here in and around the metro Detroit information technology community. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Details can be found here on the site - http://www.itinthed.com/meet/, on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ITinTheD, or in our Meetup group - http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ Segment two dove in with Vittoria from Hatch Detroit.  For the third year running, she joined us to talk about their great $50,000 contest for entrepreneurs downtown.  Lots of great information in here if you're looking to apply - what sorts of businesses they're looking for, tips and tricks on how to best get through the selection process, and a bunch more good data.  Applications are open now, so head on over to their website and get rolling: http://hatchdetroit.com/ Our third segment focused in on Marc Hudson from Rocket Fiber.  By now, you've surely heard about their efforts downtown to increase internet bandwidth and capacity...but you might not know about everything else they have going on with television, or how you can get your neighborhood / town on their list of places to investigate coming to, or their work with more than just the business district downtown.  Give it a listen, and then hit them up at http://www.rocketfiber.com/ Segment four was...well, it was sort of a free for all.  We had the Daily Detroit crew talking about some recent shenanigans.  Andrew the Man Expert chimed in with his wit, humor and views on everything going on throughout the night and more.  Just a blast of a segment, and it's been a long time since we've laughed that hard...but be warned, this is definitely a segment full of topics for the 18 and over crowd.  Catch Daily Detroit at http://www.dailydetroit.com/, and you can read some more of Andrew's wit and wisdom in articles like this one: http://www.brobible.com/life/article/douchebags-you-see-out-at-night/ [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/212728528" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] As always, we can be found: On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD  On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD 

Episode 95...and on our fifth episode from the new studio, we had a pretty packed room with guests covering all sorts of topics.  Open data in the city of Detroit and an upcoming hackathon to find better ways to use it.  Updates from our friends at Detroit Beer Press about their latest issue.  A check in nearly two years later with Batch Brewing Company on how things are going downtown.  A look at the state of the Detroit tech scene from the eyes of someone still in school and breaking into the industry. Don't forget you can get 10% off Squarespace's offerings by using discount code IT during the checkout process: http://www.squarespace.com/, and you can try QuickBooks for self-employed tryselfemployed.com/it And so, so much more... After our 1995 themed intro came to a close, our opening segment kicked off with a recap of our last event and information about our upcoming events, the depressing information that both The Goonies and Ferris Bueller's Day Off are now both thirty years old, the hilarious (to us) story about a member of ISIS posting a selfie that led to an airstrike less than 24 hours later, a very concerning tale about how the Red Cross spent over $500 million in Haiti after the terrible earthquakes there...and yet somehow managed to only build six houses, Gamestop's purchase of ThinkGeek's parent company, our lovely new kegerator stocked with the Scurvy Dan Blood Orange IPA from Falling Down Beer Company and more. In our second segment, we dove in with our guests David Lingholm, the Director of Digital Media and Community Engagement for the City of Detroit, and Erin Sommerville, Media Relations Specialist for Automation Alley.  There's a hackathon coming up this weekend, #Hack4Detroit, that's looking to find some better uses for the massive amounts of data that the city has accumulated over the years, and there's some decent prize money for those who can help.  Designers, coders, and even just folks with ideas are welcome...but the signup cutoff is Wednesday, so hurry: http://www.automationalley.com/Events/Calendar/Event-Detail.aspx?uniqueid=16840 In segment three, we checked in with our friends Courtney Ochab, Ian Burk and Tony Barchok from Detroit Beer Press and Stephen Roginson of Batch Brewing Company.  Batch Brewing was on waaaaaaaaay back in episode 10 of our show when they were a finalist (and eventual winner!) of the Hatch Detroit competition in 2013, and they've come a long way since then.  Not only are they open, but they're in full swing with production of a number of great beers, have a solid kitchen, and have a monthly "feel good tap" where a portion of the proceeds go to a local organization.  Can't beat that. Detroit Beer Press isn't doing to shabby either, with their latest issue in breweries, distilleries and locations throughout the area...which hypothetically might include another IT in the D style rant.  Updates about their Howler Club Membership program and more await your ears. In our fourth and final segment (no, still no infamous fifth segments in the new studio as of yet), we talked with Kevin Hill, a local guy still in college at RIT, and working his way into the Detroit tech scene.  We met Kevin at our Hopcat event back in May, and absolutely had to have him join us in-studio to continue that conversation on air.  He's got some great perspectives on how things look from his point of view - what he sees going well, going wrong, what works, what doesn't, and just a great take on things in general. And that brought us to a close.  Tune in next week as we're joined by Right Brain Networks to talk about DevOps among other topics, Make Moore Media to talk film and production, and Yum Village to talk about their group's organization and event. Don't forget you can get 10% off Squarespace's offerings by using discount code IT during the checkout process: http://www.squarespace.com/, and you can try QuickBooks for self-employed tryselfemployed.com/it Again,

IT in the D, Episode 55, and a really solid episode tonight. Kind of rushing this recap in an effort to get the broadcast out quickly so that people can hear about the Hatch Detroit finalists in time for voting...so forgive the lack of links to the news articles we discussed, but time is of the essence on this one... Okay, so quick recap: Newco is an "open" style conference taking place on Thursday, September 18th, and you can read all about the companies involved as well as registering for their free day of events at http://det.newco.co/ The four Hatch Detroit finalists are: Cockadoodle is a full-service breakfast and lunch concept planned for the Avenue of Fashion that embodies the values of farm-freshness, genuine hospitality, quality standards and community honor. Gabriel Hall plans to be a live entertainment bar & restaurant which celebrates the rich New Orleans-Detroit connection. It features an authentic Creole menu and signature drinks. Sister Pie is a bakery opening in the West Village and Parker & Kercheval. They aim to celebrate the seasons through pie, to provide consistently delicious, thoughtful and inventive food, and to foster a welcoming and open environment for both employees and customers. Third Wave Music is an instrument retail store concept that plans to sell new and used instruments, provide lessons and operate a repair facility. It aims to become a community space for Detroit musicians. Great information from all four of the finalists, and you really need to listen in, hear what they had to say, and then get out and vote.  You can vote on the Hatch Detroit website at http://hatchdetroit.com/, or at their in-person voting event today (Tuesday), the last in-person voting opportunity. The final event is Wednesday night, the Hatch Off, where the winner will be announced after presentations from the finalists and a final round of voting by the judges. Details, voting, and everything else can be found at http://hatchdetroit.com/ [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/163778955" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] As always, a hat tip out to our show sponsor, Logicalis.  They've been around our events for a while now, but they've stepped up huge to become a sponsor of our efforts, and so expect to hear us talk about them and give them a ton of love in the coming weeks. Logicalis is an international IT solutions and managed services provider with expertise in communications and collaboration, data center and cloud services. Employing nearly 3,700 people worldwide with more than 20 offices in the US including two in Metro Detroit. You can read all about them out at http://www.us.logicalis.com/ As always, we can be found: On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/  On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-Read-Meet-91763  On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD  On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD  On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/itinthed/   

IT in the D, Episode 49. Or "Season 2, Episode 5" because no, we haven't let that go yet. We talked a lot about Detroit this episode. A lot.  We also had some issues with the board running things, so the sound's a little twitchy at times, but we've cleaned it up as solidly as we can. Businesses in Detroit. Launching things in Detroit. Space planning in Detroit. Good things in Detroit. Bad things in Detroit. People inside Detroit. People outside of Detroit. All kinds of topics throughout the show with our guests from Hatch Detroit, Bamboo Detroit and Daily Detroit... As always, our opening segment talked some news, some local events, some random stuff that caught our eye, and waded through the introductions for the evening. This was one of those episodes where we kind of went all over the map, so if you're looking for a specific segment to listen to in order to catch something...sorry, you're just going to have to listen to it all to get the full impact of this one. Our second segment started diving in with Vittoria from Hatch Detroit.  She's a return guest, and we did things a little smarter this year.  Instead of waiting for them to be down to their four finalists, we thought it'd be a good idea to help get the word out before the doors closed on your opportunity to get $50,000 in funding, legal advice and marketing help on that business you want to open downtown.  They also work with neighborhoods and existing businesses, so there's a ton of great information in here. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/158056690" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] And then...somewhere in there...we started talking about Detroit in general. The neighborhoods.  Zoning issues.  What should and shouldn't be done with the area by the river.  Were the casinos a great idea or a horrible idea?  Can businesses inside Detroit successfully migrate to the suburbs...and vice versa?  What's a pop-up?  Why do they happen?  Why are there always so many damned bicycles downtown these days? So no, we didn't really stick too well to "segment" format or even what one would call "focused"...but it was a great show full of awesome topics of conversation with some really sharp, passionate people. Expect that to happen on a regular basis. - You can find us at http://www.ITintheD.com, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ITinTheD, on Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/itinthed - All of the information you need to find out and sign up for Hatch Detroit can be found at http://hatchdetroit.com/ - Bamboo Detroit is a great co-working space downtown that you should absolutely keep an eye on to see what they've got going on: http://bamboodetroit.com/ - Daily Detroit, as always, can be found at http://www.dailydetroit.com/.  Their "burgers you have to try" list we were discussing is at http://www.dailydetroit.com/2014/06/29/5-tasty-burgers-to-love-around-detroit/      

Could not possibly have asked for a better group to have in-studio with us last night. Hatch Detroit and their four finalists. Michipreneur. Bamboo Detroit. Beacon Hill Staffing. Great show, awesome conversations, and very cool to hear about some things going on around the city... In our opening segment, we kick things off with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit, Amanda Lewan of Michipreneur and Bamboo Detroit, and Steven Urenda of Beacon Hill Staffing. Hatch Detroit is running a contest for entrepreneurs in the area, with the winner getting $50,000 to open up a storefront in Detroit. The final four contestants join us in-studio during our second and third segments, because the public gets to vote on who that winner will be. But to start off, Vittoria tells us a little bit about the background of the contest, how people got involved, the process of narrowing down the entries and how they got down to this final four. Michipreneur is a great online resource for entrepreneurs and business types here in the southeast Michigan area, and Bamboo Detroit is a new coworking space open downtown where you can grab a desk and other office amenities. In our second segment, we keep Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit and Amanda Lewan of Michipreneur with us, and we bring in the first pair of finalists for the Hatch Detroit $50,000 grand prize - Batch Brewing Company and HenriettaHaus Coffee Roasters. In our third segment, we still have with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit and Amanda Lewan with us, and we bring in the other pair of finalists for the Hatch Detroit $50,000 grand prize.  Corktown Cinema and Spielhaus Toys. In our final segment, we wrapped up a bit with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit talking about the voting process to see which of the four finalists will walk away with the $50,000 prize, chatted with Amanda Lewan about both Michipreneur and Bamboo Detroit, and finally managed to sneak Steve Urenda from Beacon Hill Staffing back into the conversation. About Hatch Detroit: http://www.HatchDetroit.com Founded in 2011 by Ted Balowski and Nick Gorga-two passionate lovers of Detroit- Hatch Detroit was created to give others the opportunity to have a role in the redevelopment of Detroit. The Contest was built on an idea called “Crowd Entrepreneurship” where average citizens have a role in voting for the type of retail they want in their community, and determining the winner of the Hatch Contest. Since 2011, two winners have been announced, and several semi-finalists are in the process of opening. Now in its third year, Hatch Detroit has expanded its retail role into six neighborhoods in Detroit as part of the Detroit Lion's Living for the City Initiative. Hatch Detroit will be partnering with local Community Development Corporations (CDC's) to determine an area of focus that works within the community's masterplan for its retail strip. Examples include improvements in signage, interior lighting, window displays, and outdoor beautification projects all geared to improving retail. About Michipreneur: http://www.michipreneur.com Michigan innovation has a rich and interesting history in our great state. We're here to help publish news and resources aimed to continue to foster Michigan innovation. Michipreneur is an online publication built to empower entrepreneurs, encourage investment, strengthen small business, and foster talent retention in Michigan. We publish news, resources, events, funding information and more for Michigan startups and businesses. About Bamboo Detroit: http://www.bamboodetroit.com We're a members-only co-working space comprised of talented entrepreneurs growing their businesses right in the heart of Downtown Detroit. We offer affordable workspace and a community of others who share your values. We provide the resources to grow fast and strong. We believe entrepreneurs can help rebuild Detroit and that co-working contributes to job creation. We provide a community of people who help busin...