What would you do if you were sitting in on a conference with some of the greatest entrepreneurial minds in the country? What if I told you that a co-founder of America Online, the vice president of global marketing solutions for Facebook, the creator of Twitter, and Quicken Loans very own chairman were all sitting in the same room discussing the importance of technology, particularly technology in Detroit? How would you react? I’ll tell you how I reacted – I was in awe.
Tag Archives | Detroit 2.0
You Could be the Proud Owner of an Entire Wyoming Town
by Clayton Closson on March 13, 2012 in Zing Zone
A 10-acre town in Wyoming is up for sale, the Housing Wire blog reports today. The town of Buford. With a whopping population of…one. That’s right — one. It’s up for sale, and the bids start at 100k.
M@dison Building Opens and it’s a Gem!
by Jordan Fylonenko on January 30, 2012 in Events, News
Today, we officially took the wraps off the M@dison building, an entrepreneurial hub of creative and technology companies committed to ”WEBward” Avenue — a digital and web centered corridor of growth and activity.

Virtual Retail Comes to Downtown Detroit
by Clayton Closson on January 18, 2012 in Zing Zone
Virtual shopping in Detroit? Say what? You walk up to an empty downtown Detroit storefront and you can use a handy-dandy-tech-savvy phone (or smartphone for short) to buy some really cool gear? Huh?
You do what?
Detroit Free Press: Detroit Church Helps Build 90 New Homes
by Jonathan Slappey on January 3, 2012 in Zing Zone
Over the past four years, Northwest Unity Baptist Church in Detroit has worked with city and state officials to get assistance and tax credits for 90 new homes. These efforts are proof that the Detroit 2.0 movement is both alive and spreading!
Detroit Lions Suh Named Most Charitable Athlete of 2011
by Jonathan Slappey on December 29, 2011 in Zing Zone
After giving NFL offensive coordinators headaches all season long, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has finally been recognized for his giving spirit off the field.

Help Those in Need This Thanksgiving by Donating Food or Time!
by Jonathan Slappey on November 4, 2011 in Family Focus
Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to help those in need. Help contribute to Detroit 2.0 by taking a proactive stance in your community today!

Bright, Bold, and Brand New: It’s The Chase Tower!
by Stephanie Koske on October 21, 2011 in Culture, Events, Inside Quicken Loans, News, Zing Zone
Here’s an inside look at the Chase Tower, the newest digs in Downtown Detroit for 1,500 Quicken Loans team members!

President Obama Unveils American Jobs Act and Vows New Refinancing Plan
by Jonathan Slappey on September 13, 2011 in Economic Analysis, Home & Family, Refinance Mortgage
President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress last week to discuss a new refinancing plan and a proposed American Jobs Act.

Magic Johnson Joins Detroit Venture Partners
by Jonathan Slappey on July 21, 2011 in Events, Press Release
Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced he’s joining forces with Quicken Loans founder and chairman Dan Gilbert to help rebuild the Detroit.
