Detroit
News and Articles About Detroit
Self-Driving Cars
GM Brings Self-Driving Cars to Michigan Roads
A fleet will soon roam the streets of greater Detroit.
Detroit
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To Entrepreneurs Everywhere: Don't Forget the Motor City
The secret to Detroit's turnaround? Entrepreneurship. Other recovering cities should take note.
Uber
Uber Eyes Facility in Detroit
Uber is now 'working with the state' on regulatory issues, according to an exec.
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Stock Market of Things Launches in Detroit, Building a New Exchange As City Reinvents Itself
Sneakers are just the start for StockX and its commodity-goods market.
Yoga
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Detroit, Seattle and Milwaukee Are Included in the 10 Best Cities for Starting a Yoga Studio
With yoga spreading to all corners of the country, online storage finder SpareFoot wondered: What are the best cities to start a yoga studio?
Startup Success Stories
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How This Detroit Startup Got People to Pre-Pay for a Watch Called Shinola
Shinola wasn't born of a government policy or tax incentive -- it was born of an American entrepreneur's desire to build things in America again.
General Motors
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For 100 Years, General Motors Was All About Cars. Now, It's All About People.
The big three Detroit auto maker is broadening its mission, which means the brand has to tell a new story.
Wacky Business Ideas
How a Couple of College Kids Turned a Silly Sport into a Booming Business
Bubble soccer is the best kind of business bubble for Damon Grace and Lucas Andrews.
Haircare
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This Detroit Entrepreneur Is the First African-American Woman to Score a Patent for a Natural Haircare Product
Gwen Jimmere created the Moroccan Rhassoul 5-in-1 Clay Treatment out of necessity -- and has now hit the seven-figure mark.
Growth Strategies
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Starting a Business Is Hard So Try Flipping One Instead
It's often easier to fix a struggling company than it is to create one from scratch.
Internet of Things
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Why This VC Is Bullish on Detroit Building the Internet of Things
Jay Adelson of Center Electric believes Midwestern work ethic and manufacturing prowess are advantages Silicon Valley can't match.
Bootstrapping
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Detroit Is Cultivating Local Entrepreneurship to Secure Its Future
The Motor City isn't waiting for a savior to move to town. It's banking on the energy of the people who call it home.
Franchises
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Yes, You Can Be Creative in Franchising
A Detroit couple decided to take a different approach when they opened their art-instruction franchise. Last year, they were the chain's highest-grossing franchisees.
Make More Happen
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13 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Detroit
'Don't forget the Motor City' when you're looking for a role model for your startup.
Detroit is the most populous city in Michigan, as well as the home of the auto industry. The city hosts many companies in the finance, healthcare, technology and manufacturing industries, as well as being known for Motown Records. In 2013, following both restructuring and job loss in the auto industry, Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in U.S. history.
