British publication, The Guardian, features Dan Gilbert and the revitalization of downtown Detroit he is spearheading.
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The Guardian Writes on Dan Gilbert’s Progress in Downtown Detroit
by Travis Pelto on April 19, 2013 in Culture
Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market Coming to Downtown Detroit
by Krissy Schwab on March 29, 2013 in News
Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market, not to be confused with Papa John’s Pizza, is coming to downtown Detroit. Bedrock Real Estate Services announced it’s finalizing plans to bring the popular grocer to the First National Building.
Detroit’s Roasting Plant Review
by Aaron Vince on February 8, 2013 in Zing Zone
The Roasting Plant has branched out from New York to downtown Detroit. Here is my review of the newly-opened coffee shop in the D.
Intern Alley – You’ll See It When You Believe It
by Rebecca East on September 26, 2012 in Intern Alley
t the beginning of 2009, the National Guard notified my unit that we would be deployed to Iraq later in the fall. I was okay with going overseas, but I had no idea how much I would miss the city. When I left my apartment I was devastated. I had grown to love my view of the city and felt so sad thinking about being gone for a year.
From Forbes: Dan Gilbert on Giving Back to Detroit
by Clayton Closson on September 19, 2012 in News, Zing Zone
Anyone following this blog knows that we’re (Quicken Loans) dedicated to rebuilding Detroit. Any anyone who’s ever read my posts knows that I grew up and went to high school right here in downtown Detroit and I would like NOTHING more than to see my hometown return to its days of glory.
Happy Two Years in Detroit, Quicken Loans
by Clayton Closson on August 16, 2012 in News
Has it really been two years since Quicken Loans moved to downtown Detroit? Two years in Detroit. Two years in the coolest office where I’ve ever had the pleasure to work. Seriously, we have a really great space here. Actually, we have several great spaces now around downtown. And 5,500 team members down here, too.
Chez Zara Coffee Opens in Downtown Detroit’s M@dison Building
by Clayton Closson on August 9, 2012 in Zing Zone
it’s with great joy that I welcome our newest super tasty coffee-supplying neighbor to downtown Detroit. It’s the one and only Chez Zara, home of the world famous Nutella Latte.
Title Source Downtown Detroit Announcement – Live Streamcast
by Jordan Fylonenko on July 24, 2012 in News
Big news! Title Source is about to make a big difference in downtown Detroit. Make sure to check back here at 9:15 a.m. ET Wednesday to watch a live webcast of Title Source’s exciting press conference in Detroit’s Cadillac Square Park.
Intern Alley: First Half of Internship at Quicken Loans was Rewarding and Engaging
by Dakota DeRidder on July 20, 2012 in Culture, Intern Alley
The internship program has opened my eyes through activities like our bus tour, events around the city and participating in D-Tour. I’ve seen and visited places that I’d never known existed and have found an insane amount of new hang-out spots to come to.
Papa Joe’s Gourmet Food Market in Downtown Detroit?
by Clayton Closson on May 22, 2012 in Zing Zone
The other day I was reading the Detroit News and I almost dropped my iPad when the following headline caught my eye: “Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market & Catering weighing Detroit location.” Say what? Papa Joe’s? THE Papa Joe’s? Considering a Detroit location?
What?
