Detroit Legacy Business Project

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In Partnership with the Office of City Council President Mary Sheffield, The City of Detroit, & the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

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Our Mission

Detroit Legacy Business Project is a pilot program that will recognize and serve Detroit's long standing businesses that have contributed to the historic and cultural fabric of the city and the community.

What makes a Detroit Legacy Business?

  • 30 years of business in Detroit
  • Significant historic, economic, cultural, or social contribution to the City
  • Committed to retaining core product and service categories
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Program Goals

Identify Detroit legacy businesses
Hear from and learn from Detroit legacy businesses
Highlight, honor, celebrate, acknowledge and recognize Detroit legacy businesses
Assist Detroit legacy businesses with financial, educational and promotional resources
Educate the community on the impact and importance of Detroit legacy businesses
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The Benefits

  • Technical Assistance: resources and support for operational and technical issues
  • Financial Assistance: access to capital to include a grant fund opportunity
  • Marketing Assistance: efforts to assist in increasing business exposure and visibility
  • Promotional Support: an opportunity to be included in a legacy business registry
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