Motor City Match

Reminder: The District 4 Mix & Mingle is happening TOMORROW (10/30) with D4 DBL Aftan Malone at The Warren Cafe from 6-9 PM. Will you be there? Register at 💻 bit.ly/3YazFSO

Let's get down to the Mixing & Mingling! 🥂 Join District 4 DBL Aftan Malone next Wednesday (10/30) for an evening of networking designed with Detroit's small business owners in mind. The D4 Mix & Mingle is being held at The Warren Cafe and will run from 6-9 PM. Don't miss out - register at bit.ly/3YazFSO 💻

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Ok District 4 small business owners, are you ready to Mix & Mingle with your DBL at The Warren Cafe Wednesday, October 30? 🍷🍲 Join D4 District Business Liaison Aftan Malone and other small business resource partners for an excellent evening of mixing, mingling, and discovering new resources for Detroit entrepreneurs and small business owners. Where: The Warren Cafe, 16314 E. Warren When: Wednesday, Oct. 30 Time: 6-9 PM Register at bit.ly/3YazFSO

Hey Event Planners! Our friends at @detroitmeansbusiness are looking for a qualified professional to coordinate the Detroit Means Business Summit on May 5, 2025. This summit will be a game-changer for small business owners, featuring insightful sessions, networking, and hands-on assistance. We expect around 500 attendees and will include keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, sponsor activations, small business pop-ups, networking sessions, and onsite business assistance. Your role will be key to our success: 🔷 Selecting the perfect venue 🔷 Managing all logistics 🔷 Designing an engaging program 🔷 Collaborating on marketing efforts 🔷 Handling registration 🔷 Overseeing day-of operations 🔷 Managing the budget Submit your quote before November 22, 2024 at: bit.ly/EventPlannerRFQ

Do you want to some digital marketing know-how dropped on you today? Detroit Means Business has you covered with the latest episode of Digital Bites. Digital marketing expert, Katrina Turnbow-Marion of Kanopi Social, is here and sharing some tips, tricks, and background information that can help you grow your business presence online. Catch the third episode now—it’s packed with advice you can use today: 💻 YouTube: bit.ly/4fd7auJ 📡 Spotify: bit.ly/3UfY6xf

Kanika Free's love of education and cosmetology has blossomed into the The Salon Professional School of Cosmetology, which became the 175th Motor City Match to recently celebrate its brick and mortar location with a ribbon cutting 🎊 “I noticed a few things within the privately-owned and corporate-owned schools I taught at: the students would graduate and not really have any job placements, not know what to expect, or not pass the state board,” Free said. “I realized I could be a little more beneficial for adult learners who need a bit more flexibility. (The Salon Professional School of Cosmetology) came out of a need in the area and industry.” Originally starting out in Southfield, Free has moved her cosmetology school to Detroit's east side, 11019 Whittier to be exact. The Salon Professional School of Cosmetology has graduated 16 students in the past 2 1/2 years, boasting a 90% state board pass rate and full employment in their field. The school offers a hybrid learning environment, combining three days of in-person instruction with two days of virtual classes. Free says this flexibility has drawn students 30 and older seeking career changes while balancing work and family commitments. The school prides itself on smaller class sizes, focusing on a more personable learning environment.

Ok District 4 small business owners, the Mix & Mingle with your DBL has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 30 at The Warren Cafe🍷🍲 Join D4 District Business Liaison Aftan Malone and other small business resource partners for an excellent evening of mixing, mingling, and discovering new resources for Detroit entrepreneurs and small business owners. Where: The Warren Cafe, 16314 E. Warren When: Wednesday Oct. 30 Time: 6-9 PM Register at 💻 bit.ly/3YazFSO

We've BEEN that city 💫 It's definitely time for others to take note of Detroit's resurgence, and we are thrilled to see our President and CEO, Kevin Johnson, quoted in a New York Times article that came out this weekend. Know what else we love? Seeing Motor City Match recipient, Torri Hicks M.A., MFT, tell her story about why she chose to come back to Detroit to establish Youthnique Startup Center, which is helping empower Detroit's entrepreneurs throughout the startup process. Detroit's resurgence wouldn't be possible without one key piece, and that's Detroiters ❤️ Let's keep showing the country and world what we're truly made of!

Virtual open house happening TODAY! 💻 Could this be the right location for your business to open in? Find out today (10/14) from 6-7 PM. Join the property owners of 2426 Michigan Ave online and learn more about the space and leasing terms. Register at: bit.ly/404Tcae