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DETROIT – To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the contributions of Latino players and coaches to the game of baseball, the Detroit Tigers will host a series of events this weekend. The festivities include Hispanic Heritage Night on Friday, Sept. 13, the 19th annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! celebration presented by Miller Lite on Saturday, Sept. 14, and Roberto Clemente Day on Sunday, Sept. 15. The Tigers will face the Baltimore Orioles for the weekend series, with tickets available at Tigers.com/Tickets.

Shannon McCarthy and Kayla Addison to represent U.S. at Minifootball World Cup

Two standouts from Detroit City FC’s inaugural arena soccer season, Shannon McCarthy and Kayla Addison, have been selected by the United States for the 2024 Minifootball World Cup, set to be played in Croatia this October. The United States will be looking to become repeat champions of the tournament.

Detroit Lions announce second "Women In Football" themed game

DETROIT - The Detroit Lions announced today their Week 2 regular season game at Ford Field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Kickoff 1 PM) will be themed Women In Football, presented by GEICO. This game marks the second installment of the initiative originally created by the Lions, following its NFL debut during the 2023 season to celebrate the countless ways in which women impact the game of football.

Kenneth Kelly receives EY entrepreneur award for Michigan & Northwest Ohio

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently honored Kenneth Kelly, Chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank, as a 2024 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award winner. This recognition celebrates Kelly’s leadership and impact in driving innovation and fostering economic growth in the banking industry. Entrepreneur Of The Year® highlights exceptional entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence in financial performance, societal impact, and commitment to building a more equitable and sustainable future. Kelly’s leadership at First Independence Bank, one of the...

Lions Hall of Famer Joe Schmidt passes away at age 92

Allen Park, Mich.— Detroit Lions Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Schmidt passed away yesterday at the age of 92.

Detroit Lions celebrate Latino Heritage Month with pre-game festivities

The Detroit Lions announced they are transforming Pride Plaza, their free pre-game tailgate on Brush Street, into Plaza de los Leones presented by Bud Light to recognize Latino Heritage Month during their Week 2 regular season game at Ford Field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The event will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM, with Angela Reyes, Executive Director of the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC), serving as the emcee for Latino heritage programming.

Small business outlook: Sales up despite declining consumer spending

Consumer spending is continuing its slow trend downward, but sales at small businesses remain above last year’s figures. Prices for supplies remain high, but it is only a matter of time before Main Street employers’ need for qualified workers overtakes inflation as their top challenge.

Detroit Regional Chamber appoints former GM executive Terry Rhadigan as strategic advisor

The Detroit Regional Chamber has announced the appointment of Terry Rhadigan as a strategic advisor. In this role, Rhadigan will assist the Chamber in enhancing its communication with Michigan’s corporate and automotive c-suite leaders, supporting various Chamber initiatives such as MichAuto and the MichAuto on the Island event.

Lalonde emphasizes internal growth for Red Wings' success in upcoming NHL season

Derek Lalonde will begin his third Training Camp as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings next week at Traverse City’s Centre Ice Arena. After the improvement shown over the past two seasons, he and his players are motivated to take the next step in 2024-25.

Harper Woods resident arrested for distributing lethal fentanyl-laced drugs

A Harper Woods resident was arrested today for distributing drugs laced with fentanyl that killed three Grosse Pointe Woods residents in June 2023, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.

MichAuto leaders discuss rebrand on Franco PR's 'frankly' podcast

MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. and Detroit Regional Chamber Chief Strategy Officer Megan Spanitz were recently featured on the latest episode of Franco’s podcast, “frankly,” to discuss MichAuto’s recent rebrand. Stevens and Spanitz shared the importance of growth and change within the automotive industry and dissected MichAuto’s recent rebrand and why it was a success.

Detroit Lions name Danny Brown as High School Football Coach of Week

Danny Brown of Grand Rapids South Christian High School has been named the Detroit Lions High School Football Coach of the Week for week two of the 2024 season. Brown's team, the Sailors, defeated East Grand Rapids 42-28, advancing to a 2-0 record and securing their No. 1 ranking in Division 4. The upcoming game on September 13th will see South Christian face Grand Rapids West Catholic.

How small businesses can craft compelling stories to connect with customers

Humans seek connections in all aspects of life. For business owners, a well-crafted story is essential to forge these connections and ensure that their brand resonates with the target audience.

Baruah, Carnrike, Stevens listed in DBusiness’ Detroit 500

The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Sandy K. Baruah and Tammy J. Carnrike, as well as MichAuto’s Glenn Stevens Jr., have been named among DBusiness’ Detroit 500, a comprehensive list of the most powerful executives in more than 30 industries across metro Detroit and Michigan.

Red Wings' Anton Johansson aims for further development this season

Anton Johansson gained confidence and saw growth in his game during the 2023-24 season. Now, after taking those developmental steps forward, the Detroit Red Wings defenseman prospect is aiming to sharpen even more of his skills this season.

Tarik Skubal nominated for prestigious Roberto Clemente Award

Major League Baseball announced that Tarik Skubal has been named the Detroit Tigers’ 2024 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One, regarded as baseball’s most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers.

Drones introduced to spark youth interest in aerospace careers across michigan

After flying C-130s in combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq and returning to teach young pilots at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Retired Maj. Kyle Sanders has launched a new chapter — encouraging young people to consider careers in aviation and aerospace through drones.

Bank of America launches mobile financial center in Detroit