Opportunity Detroit

Dec. 22, 2024 ~ Laura Grannemann, the Rockey Community Fund executive director, joins host Ann Thomas about the Rocket Mortgage Classic receiving two awards from the PGA: the Fair Way Award and the Best Volunteer Program Award. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 22, 2024 ~ Former Warren Consolidated School Superintendent and host of School Talks on WJR Robert Livernois talks to host Ann Thomas about his family's roots in Livernois Avenue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 22, 2024 ~ Former Warren Consolidated School Superintendent and host of School Talks on WJR Robert Livernois talks to host Ann Thomas about his family's roots in Livernois Avenue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ Dec. 15, 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 15, 2024 ~ Visit Detroit has launched its first-ever Michelin Green Guide for Detroit. Claude Molinari, Visit Detroit president and CEO, joins host Ann Thomas to talk about what this means for Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 15, 2024 ~ The Gilbert Family Foundation, Invest Detroit, and Detroit Development Fund have announced the expansion of the Motor City Contractor Fund, a program that equips Detroit-based contractors with funding, technical assistance, and other tools needed to grow their businesses. Kinnus Paul, program manager with the Gilbert Family Foundation, and Shenai Jackson, program manager for the Mo...

Dec. 15, 2024 ~ Miss Eva’s Detroit is redefining the neighborhood bar experience with its Harlem Renaissance-inspired underground speakeasy located in North Rosedale Park. Jay Williams, the founder of Miss Eva’s Detroit, talks to Host Ann Thomas to share more about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ Dec. 8, 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 8, 2024 ~ On Dec. 4 the largest Menorah in Michigan was installed at Campus Martius. At 5 p.m. on Dec. 25, thousands of people will gather in Campus Martius for the annual Menorah in the D Celebration. Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov, executive director of Chabad Lubavitch, joins host Ann Thomas to talk about the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Dec. 8, 2024 ~ The Detroit Historical Society has announced a special weekend to remember Hudson’s holidays. Rebecca Salminen-Witt, chief marketing strategist for the Detroit Historical Society, is with host Ann Thomas to share all about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 8, 2024 ~ Katy Trudeau, president of the Eastern Market Partnership, talks to Ann Thomas about what’s happening at Eastern Market during the holidays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ Dec. 1, 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 1, 2024 ~ Mayor Mike Duggan and the Detroit Health Department recently launched a new program for Detroit mothers called: “Rides to Care.” Denise Fair Razo is Detroit's chief public health officer and she joins now to talk about the plan to help improve maternal and fetal health outcomes in the city. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Dec. 1, 2024 ~ The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive is underway this holiday season and Lt. Colonel Stephen Merritt, Salvation Army Divisional Commander, talks to Ann Thomas about this program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ Nov. 24, 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 24, 2024 ~ There’s a new Latin fusion steakhouse that just opened in Detroit in time for the holidays. Theo Oresky is the general manager and he joins host Ann Thomas to share more about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 24, 2024 ~ There’s a unique landscape company in Detroit and it’s operated by the dynamic mulch duo Brooke and Casey. They join host Ann Thomas to share more about their business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 24, 2024 ~ The Detroit Institute of Arts has many reasons to visit during the holidays and the winter season. DIA Director Salvador Salort Pons joins host Ann Thomas and Katherine Kasdorf, curator of an exhibit called The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Nov. 17, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about America's Thanksgiving Parade, the Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting, and a new addition to Belle Isle. Guests include Tony Michaels, Eric Larson, and Duncan Campbell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 17, 2024 ~ There is a garden on Belle Isle called the Oudolf Garden, and there’s a new addition to the garden called the Jean Wright Hudson Peace Meadows. Duncan Campbell is an Oudolf Garden Detroit grounds crew member and talks to host Ann Thomas about the new addition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Nov. 17, 2024 ~ The holiday season is around the corner and that means The Detroit Parade Company is a beehive of activity. Tony Michaels, president and CEO of The Parade Company, joins host Ann Thomas to discuss the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Nov. 17, 2024 ~ At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, Campus Martius is going to be the place to be as the Downtown Detroit Partnership hosts the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting ceremony. Eric Larson, CEO of the DDP, talks to Host Ann Thomas about this event and all of the activities going on in Downtown Detroit during the holidays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...

Nov. 3, 2024 ~ A new franchise has opened in Detroit called SpeedPro Detroit West, a printing and graphics shop. Ra-Mon Watkins is the man behind this new business in the city and he joins host Ann Thomas to talk about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 3, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about new businesses coming to Detroit and the revitalization of the Fisher Plant. Guests include Chris Rizik, Ra-Mon Watkins, Gregory Jackson, and Richard Honey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 3, 2024 ~ The Michigan Strategic Fund recently approved an $8.5 million loan to help bring the historic Fisher Plant back to life. Gregory Jackson and Richard Honey of Fisher Lofts 21, LLC joins host Ann Thomas to talk more about the plans for the building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...