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Excited to announce this new partnership with our friends at Wayne State University Athletics! #REPthe313 #amaze #inspire #unite

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 We’re thrilled to share that Detroit has been selected to host the 2028 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Midwest Regional 🏀at Little Caesars Arena on March 24 & 26, 2028! This is yet another major win for our city in the collegiate event space, following our selection as the host of the 2028 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena 🏀✨ But that's not all! In 2027, Detroit will also host the NCAA Men’s Final Four at Ford Field continuing our legacy of hosting iconic sporting events. From the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball First/Second Rounds to the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships, and the 2024 NCAA Midwest Basketball Regional, Detroit consistently delivers unforgettable moments, proving why this city is where champions are made, and championships are played. The 2028 Division I Men's Basketball Midwest Regional will be co-hosted by the DSC, Oakland (MI) University, and University of Detroit Mercy. With today's announcement, Detroit has now been awarded 20 NCAA championship events since the Detroit Sports Commission was formed in 2001. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NbWzEu

Frank Venegas Jr. won a brand-new car in 1979, but instead of keeping the new car, he sold it and utilized the money to launch his first business, The Ideal Group, Inc. Forty-five years later, The Ideal Group has evolved into seven nationally recognized companies with annual revenues approaching $605 million and Venegas Jr. is recognized as a leading difference maker in the southwest Detroit community.   Learn more about the founder and chair of the Ideal Group and why he was chosen as a 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Game Changers honoree.   https://lnkd.in/g6AszNwz

For our September Department Spotlight, we're highlighting the IS+E Creative Department.   The Creative team features 25 talented full-time colleagues and several seasonal team members who produce graphic and motion design, video content and much, much more for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers.

Raymond Lozano has always believed in serving others, his community and his country. The native Detroiter was born and raised in southwest Detroit and served his country in Vietnam as part of the 1st Air Cavalry Unit and 173rd Airborne Brigade. As for his community, that’s where he’s served the most. Learn about the Executive Director of Mexicantown Community Development Corporation and why he was chosen to be a 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Game Changers honoree. https://lnkd.in/gnxYY9_Y

Just your average day at the office! Yesterday at Little Caesars Arena, colleagues had the opportunity to attend "Hockey 101" hosted by Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde and Assistant Video Coordinator Jeff Weintraub. Newsy and Jeff covered everything from advanced stats used by the coaching staff, to scouting #NHL opponents, the many roles within the coaching staff, in addition to a behind-the-scenes look at what takes place during a coach's challenge. Thanks for taking the time to get many of us ready for the upcoming season in Hockeytown! #amaze #inspire #unite #LGRW

We've got some exciting new hires and promotions to announce from the month of August. Congrats on your new roles! #amaze #inspire #unite

Updates to the crown jewel of Detroit are underway, including the replacement of more than 5,000 seats and a brand-new wayfinding system. The venue is set to re-open next month.

For our August Department Spotlight, we're featuring our friends in Lakeland, Florida and TigerTown! Find out more about their roles, both during Detroit Tigers Spring Training and in serving as the home of the Lakeland Flying Tigers. #amaze #inspire #unite

Career Opportunity! Check out the Director of Security for the Detroit Tigers, in Lakeland! https://lnkd.in/eGezFiw8