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Detroit to award more than $1 million in grants to local entrepreneurs Detroit entrepreneur turns personal struggle into a natural beauty brand with $50,000 Motor City Match grant The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and City of Detroit today celebrated the opening of SHE HER HIS BEAUTY, a beauty business founded by Detroit entrepreneur Latisha Higgins and backed by a $50,000 Motor City Match cash grant.
The 203rd Motor City Match ribbon cutting marks another milestone for a program that continues to turn neighborhood entrepreneurs into thriving business owners.
Mycology café, esports lab among 11 Detroit businesses winning $535K in grants from Motor City Match Mayor Mary Sheffield and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) today, at a ceremony at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, awarded $535,000 in grants to 11 Detroit small businesses through the 30th round of Motor City Match.
Detroit celebrates 200th Motor City Match business opening in Mayor Duggan’s final ribbon cutting The Debt Survivor, a financial education firm founded by Detroit native Ebony Cochran, became the 200th Motor City Match business to open Tuesday, marking a milestone for the decade-old program and serving as Mayor Mike Duggan’s final Motor City Match ribbon cutting before leaving office.
DEGC Dec 16, 2025 3 min read Motor City Match helps Detroiter open daycare center in childhood neighborhood Today, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and the City of Detroit celebrated the official grand opening of Lil Love Bugs Daycare Center, Hamilton-Sparkman’s early childhood education facility at 13513 E. Seven Mile Road in the Pulaski neighborhood.
The center, which opened in July, serves infants through age 5 and marks the 199th Motor City Match business to open. DEGC Dec 4, 2025 4 min read Motor City Match grant helps Detroiter honor grandmother’s legacy with Miss Eva’s Detroit The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and City of Detroit today celebrated the opening of Miss Eva’s Detroit in North Rosedale Park, the 198th Motor City Match business to open in the city.
DEGC Nov 12, 2025 3 min read When banks said no, Motor City Match said yes: First CVI recipient opens restaurant after incarceration In 2021, Darryl Young bought the vacant Coney Island his mother once took him to, fulfilling her dream of feeding their west side community. She passed in 2008, before it came true, and Young later served seven years in prison. Today, he’s reopened the space as Moma G’s at 10801 W.
Chicago St. , with $100,000 in Motor City Match support. The fast-casual spot serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites like Smash Burgers, chili fries, wing dings, and $5 daily specials.
DEGC Oct 30, 2025 4 min read Faith, family and flavor: Motor City Match awardee Toss and Sauce brings build-your-own organic pizza to Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and City of Detroit today celebrated the grand opening of Toss and Sauce, a new pizzeria on the Avenue of Fashion, marking the 196th Motor City Match-supported business to open.
DEGC Oct 15, 2025 4 min read Motor City Match supports opening of new Detroit café blending coffee culture with live music scene The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and City of Detroit cut the ribbon Tuesday on Moondog Café, a 1,250-square-foot venue that blends coffeehouse culture with intimate concerts.
The business, marking the 195th Motor City Match business to open, takes over a space that sat empty for years, transforming into what founders Joe Darling, Rob Nash and Jared Talaga envision as the neighborhood’s new gathering place.
DEGC Sep 30, 2025 3 min read Motor City Match awards $70,000 to spa delivering full-service beauty and wellness to Detroit’s west side After being diagnosed with stage 2 liver failure, Ayana Hall dedicated herself to her physical and emotional wellness.
Today, with the help of a $70,000 grant from Motor City Match, Hall has converted her personal passion into brand new business Vivacious Lady Luxury Spa with a mission of offering care and wellness for others. DEGC Sep 19, 2025 4 min read Click here to watch all 7 episodes!
Keeping a promise to Detroit Pierre Batton, DEGC’s Executive Vice President of Small Business Services, has been recognized by Crains as one of its 2021 “40 Under 40” leaders. Batton and his team are creating transformational opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners, turning Detroit into the place for inclusive small business success.
The Michigan Chronicle has named Pierre Batton, DEGC Vice President of Small Business Services, as one of its 2020 “40 Under 40” honorees. Batton joins a list of the area’s most influential young professionals, chosen from hundreds of nominations, that represent a variety of industries and professions, including business leaders, community activists, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and educators.
Site Selection Magazine named DEGC a top economic development group for 2019 and 2020 and awarded DEGC with the prestigious Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development. The award recognizes the top local and regional economic development agencies in America. Significant projects noted were Fiat Chrysler, Arbe Robotics, and Flex-N-Gate.
And, according to Site Selection Magazine, “DEGC’s Business Development team is leading Detroit’s first and only global commerce initiative. ” Kevin Johnson, CEO was named one of the Top 50 Economic Developers of 2019 by Consultant Connect, a highly touted consulting agency known internationally for its strategies to advance economic growth and development.
“The list recognizing North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers is designed to acknowledge the hard work of the top leaders in this field and elevate the conversation around economic development and job creation,” said Ron Kitchens, managing partner, Consultant Connect. “Each of the leaders represented on this year’s list is beyond deserving of this recognition for their efforts in building our communities.
” For 2019, Business Facilities magazine selected the Fiat Chrysler expansion as its Deal of the Year. FCA’s $4. 5 billion investment in Detroit and nearby Macomb County was selected from a group of 40 nationally recognized deals as the publication’s top economic development project in the U.S. It marked the second consecutive year a Detroit-based development won the highest honor.
Ford Motor Company’s purchase of the Michigan Central Depot claimed the top spot in 2018. Ford continues to work with the City, DEGC and others to renovate the historic train station and redevelop the surrounding Corktown neighborhood. Senior Director of Marketing And Communications
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New businesses opening a first location in Detroit, existing business owners opening an additional location in Detroit, or existing Detroit business owners needing funding for façade improvements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 for new businesses, up to $25,000 for façade improvements. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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