Crain's Conversations

The Build Up with David and Jared Friedman 10.05.2022 27:56 ↓

We are joined by the family behind Friedman Real Estate. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, the firm handles brokerage, property management, construction and design services in metro Detroit and around the country. It’s all led by patriarch David Friedman – the co-founder, president, and CEO – whose company’s portfolio includes more than 15 million square feet of commercial space and more than 13,...

The Build Up with Sonya Mays and Amin Irving 22.04.2022 32:17 ↓

Sonya Mays is the President and CEO of Develop Detroit, a real estate and housing development company. Prior to that, she served as senior advisor to Detroit’s emergency manager, helping guide the city though its municipal bankruptcy. Through the years she’s been an investment banker, attorney, teacher and a member of the Detroit Public School’s Board of Education. We’re also joined by Amin Irving...

Kelley Root on WJR: EV shift may hurt small manufacturers | New hotel for Hudson's tower site 18.04.2022 5:27 ↓

Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Kelley Root chats with Paul W. Smith on WJR AM 760 about stories from this week's issue.

Small Business Spotlight podcast: Tips for choosing office space 17.04.2022 10:20 ↓

Crain's Detroit Business reporter Jay Davis talks to Ben Blankenship and Arin Rentz of Robotic Precision Therapy about their experience finding the right space for their business.

The Build Up: Diane Batayeh 12.04.2022 24:26 ↓

Our guest this week has spent over 40 years at Southfield-based apartment company Village Green. Diane Batayeh is one of only a half-dozen women in the top executive role among the largest apartment management companies in the country. As CEO, she oversees client services and property management of a $10 billion portfolio of about 43,000 apartments nationwide. She rose through the company’s ranks,...

The Build Up: Kevin Johnson 29.03.2022 22:16 ↓

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 business...

Small Business Spotlight: It's tax season 18.03.2022 14:33 ↓

Small Business Spotlight host Jay Davis talks to longtime accountant Jamie Lopiccolo about what small business owners need to look out for as they file their taxes this year.

The Build Up: Antoine Bryant 15.03.2022 24:09 ↓

Antoine Bryant is a relative newcomer to the city of Detroit, but he’s no stranger to community engagement, housing development and urban planning. He has more than 25 years of experience in planning and design, development and empowerment across the U.S. He comes to us from Houston where he lived for 15 years and advocated for new development in underserved communities. He arrived here last summe...

Michael Lee on WJR: Historic sale in Detroit | Back to the office? | New theater in works in Marine City 14.03.2022 8:14 ↓

Crain's Managing Editor Michael Lee talks with WJR's Paul W. Smith about stories from the March 14, 2022, issue of Crain's Detroit Business.

Small Business Spotlight podcast: Keeping it in the family 21.02.2022 15:09 ↓

Podcast: A Detroit business owner shares her story of taking over a family business and why it’s important to build on a legacy. Listen at crainsdetroit.com/podcasts.