Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | LinkedIn
Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | LinkedIn
All eyes are on Detroit lately, especially in the national spotlight. With major events like the NFL Draft breaking records in the city and significant development milestones such as the reopening of Michigan Central Station, Detroit’s story of progress is captivating audiences around the country.
A growing list of national media outlets has been highlighting Detroit positively.
On June 24, 2024, News10NBC interviewed Sandy K. Baruah, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, about the new Constellation Brands headquarters in Rochester, NY, drawing parallels to Detroit's revitalization efforts.
Yahoo! Finance highlighted Detroit’s resurgence on June 21, 2024, focusing on a small group of billionaires who continue to invest in the city.
NBC Nightly News reported on Michigan Central Station’s transformation on June 3, 2024. The segment included an interview with Ford Motor Company’s Bill Ford discussing the significance of reopening this historic building.
Bloomberg shared news on May 25, 2024, that Detroit's revival extends beyond its downtown area with a new microneighborhood called Little Village.
The New York Times highlighted Detroit’s population growth on May 16, 2024. This marks the first increase since 1957.
Vox reported on May 1, 2024, that Detroit saw its fewest homicides since 1966 in 2023 and serves as a model for other cities aiming to achieve similar results.
On April 27, 2024, The New York Times noted that Detroit set a new all-time attendance record for the NFL Draft with more than 700,000 fans. The coverage showcased significant growth and progress within the city.
According to an April 22 report by The Wall Street Journal: “Detroit’s business-district transformation offers lessons to other cities struggling to revive their empty downtowns.”
The Associated Press reported on April 15 that General Motors will move its headquarters to a new downtown office building next year (Hudson’s) and plans to redevelop its iconic home along the Detroit River. This move aims to help GM recruit future talent.
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