Opportunity Detroit

May 19, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to WJR host Mitch Albom about Eat Detroit, an annual event benefiting his Say Detroit charities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 2024 ~ Eastern Market is getting ready to host the 23rd Annual VegFest on June 2, featuring special vendors, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment. Kim Korona, the program manager, talks to host Ann Thomas about the annual event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 12, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses the upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and the best spots to visit in Detroit. Guests include Detroit City Institute President Jeannette Pierce, John Shippen Tournament Lead Sommer Woods, and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy President Mark Wallace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

May 12, 2024 ~ For those who want to learn more about the city of Detroit or find out what restaurant and bar is a must-visit, Detroit City Institute President Jeannette Pierce is the person to go to. Host Ann Thomas talks to Pierce to educate listeners on all things Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

May 12, 2024 ~ The upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic has an annual event associated with it called the John Shippen Men’s Invitational. Host Ann Thomas talks to Sommer Woods, co-founder of Woods and Watts Effect and the tournament lead for the John Shippen, about the tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

May 12, 2024 ~ The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is getting ready to host its annual “Shimmer on the River” event on June 10th. Riverfront Conservancy President Mark Wallace talks with host Ann Thomas about this event and everything happening on Detroit’s Riverfront. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

May 5, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about new exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum, updates on the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction, and the impact of the NFL Draft in Detroit. Guests include Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari, Detroit Historical Society President and CEO Elana Rugh, and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Chief Capital Officer Grant Hilbers. Hosted by...

May 5, 2024 ~ The NFL Draft in Detroit has ended, but it has left a lasting impact on the city and the surrounding area. Host Ann Thomas talks to Claude Molinari, president and CEO of Opportunity Detroit, about the economic impact of the draft on the Detroit community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

May 5, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Grant Hilbers, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority chief capital officer, to hear about the progress made on the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction. The bridge celebrated 2,000 days of construction and over 12 million hours worked in late March, with community members of all ages invited to participate in a hard hat sticker design contest for the mile...

May 5, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Elana Rugh, president and CEO of the Detroit Historical Society, about the new exhibits and events at the Detroit Historical Museum. One of the upcoming events includes the Detroit Historical Society Ball: A Salute to the Legends, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on May 11, which will honor Detroit legends in media and sports. This year's honorees include Greg Ke...

April 28, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses the legacy of the NFL Draft in Detroit, Detroit Public Television returning to Detroit, and the Detroit City FC. Guests include Detroit City FC Sporting Director Trevor James, Detroit Sports Commission Community Engagement Committee Co-Chair Faye Nelson, and Detroit PBS President and CEO Rich Homberg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...

April 28, 2024 ~ Detroit Public TV is returning to its roots and moving its headquarters back to Detroit. Rich Homberg, Detroit PBS president and CEO, talks to host Ann Thomas about the details for us on this big announcement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 28, 2024 ~ The draft in Detroit has ended but it leaves a lasting impact on the city and the surrounding area. Faye Nelson, co-chair of the Detroit Sports Commission Community Engagement Committee, talks to host Ann Thomas about the “Living Legacy Initiative.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

April 28, 2024 ~ The Detroit City FC is in its third year as part of the USL Championship, and their 2024 season is the team’s best start since joining the USL. Trevor James, sporting director for the Detroit City FC, talks about the team's success with Ann Thomas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

April 21, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit and updates at Belle Isle. Guests include Belle Isle Conservancy leader Dr. Meagan Elliott, Downtown Detroit Partnership Community Impact Officer Gina Cavaliere, and Christopher Moyer of Visit Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

April 21, 2024 ~ Dr. Meagan Elliott talks to host Ann Thomas about her new role as the Belle Isle Conservancy's new leader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 21, 2024 ~ The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone has had a very busy 2024 with the NCAA playoffs in town, and now with the draft just a few days away, Gina Cavaliere, director of the Downtown Detroit Partnership Community Impact, talks to host Ann Thomas about how businesses are impacted by the draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

April 21, 2024 ~ Christopher Moyer of Visit Detroit talks to Ann Thomas about all the last-minute information attendees need to know to have a great experience downtown! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses updates with Detroit nonprofits and the upcoming NFL Draft. Guests include Midtown Detroit Executive Director Maureen Stapleton, Born In Detroit Apparel owner Anthony Tomey, and Chief Public Spaces Officer for the Downtown Detroit Partnership David Cowan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

April 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Maureen Stapleton, the new interim executive director of Midtown Detroit Inc., a nonprofit organization creating community and economic development in the Midtown area of Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Downtown Detroit Partnership's David Cowan to give an update on the preparation for the NFL Draft in Detroit, which is less than two weeks away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Anthony Tomey, co-owner of Born in Detroit Apparel, about their community collaborations and upcoming spring line at Meijer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 7, 2024 ~ The 2024 NFL Draft is just a few weeks away from coming to Detroit, and Rocket Mortgage is going to be right in the middle of all the action. Casey Hurbis, chief marketing officer for Rocket Mortgage, talks to Ann Thomas about what the company has in store for the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

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. Hos...

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 communi...