Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Archives

FILE - Protesters rally in Detroit against the Department of Homeland Security's order to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s efforts to attract immigrants contributed to population growth, report finds

Hernz Laguerre July 8, 2025

Efforts to attract and settle immigrants in Detroit may have been a contributing factor in the city's recent population growth,...

Green Grocer project is back to bring fresh food to Detroit’s neighborhoods

John Filbrandt March 21, 2024

For too many Detroiters, the local grocery store or convenience store doesn’t offer fresh, healthy food. According to city officials,...

Community stakeholders gathered with local dignitaries on Wednesday to announce $14.5 million in MEDC grants that will go toward development projects in Detroit.

Detroit Evening Report: City awarded $14.5M in grants for five development projects

Hernz Laguerre January 11, 2024

City leaders announced Wednesday that Detroit received $14.5 million in grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to support...

Can Detroit’s Economic Growth Include Everyone?

Station Programming March 5, 2015

Host Bankole Thompson discusses crafting an inclusive economic environment with Rodrick Miller, the CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)....