Culture of Detroit

UBS Financial Services Inc. Opens First Detroit Office In Historic Downtown Woodward Shopping District

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Professional services, Banking, Consulting, Finance, Other Professional Services, Detroit, Culture of Detroit, Detroit River, Finance, Geography of Michigan, Transportation in Detroit, Downtown Detroit, UBS, M-1, Woodward, Lower Woodward Avenue Historic District, National Register of Historic Places listings in Downtown and Midtown Detroit

UBS Financial Services Inc. will add to the burgeoning economic development in Detroit with a new 11,000 square feet branch office in the historic downtown Woodward shopping district.

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  • UBS Financial Services Inc. will add to the burgeoning economic development in Detroit with a new 11,000 square feet branch office in the historic downtown Woodward shopping district.
  • The 11,000 square-foot office at 1201/1217 Woodward spans two historic buildings located on the corner of Woodward Avenue and State Street.
  • "The Detroit branch of UBS Financial Services Inc. will be the first Wealth Management firm to move downtown Detroit since 2010," said Michigan Market Head, John Bush.
  • "Today, with their new office in the heart of activity in the historic Woodward shopping district, UBS will play a significant role in the future of Detroit."

Global Robotics Competition Descends on The D

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Monday, April 22, 2019
Detroit River, Regions of the United States, Downtown Detroit, Cobo Center, Michigan, Culture of Detroit, United States, Metro Detroit, Cobo, Detroit

More than 50 hotels throughout the region will host the 40,000 students, families and coaches from across the globe that attend and participate in this global competition at Cobo Center.

Key Points: 
  • More than 50 hotels throughout the region will host the 40,000 students, families and coaches from across the globe that attend and participate in this global competition at Cobo Center.
  • Over 100 volunteers will be at Detroit Metro Airport, Cobo Center and hotels welcoming and providing way finding services.
  • The Downtown Detroit Partnership and its sponsors are activating downtown parks and public spaces with family friendly activities.
  • "The 2.4 million square-feet of the venue cannot contain the cheers and enthusiasm of the students and spectators."

Global Robotics Competition Descends on The D

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Monday, April 22, 2019
Detroit River, Regions of the United States, Downtown Detroit, Cobo Center, Michigan, Culture of Detroit, United States, Metro Detroit, Cobo, Detroit

More than 50 hotels throughout the region will host the 40,000 students, families and coaches from across the globe that attend and participate in this global competition at Cobo Center.

Key Points: 
  • More than 50 hotels throughout the region will host the 40,000 students, families and coaches from across the globe that attend and participate in this global competition at Cobo Center.
  • Over 100 volunteers will be at Detroit Metro Airport, Cobo Center and hotels welcoming and providing way finding services.
  • The Downtown Detroit Partnership and its sponsors are activating downtown parks and public spaces with family friendly activities.
  • "The 2.4 million square-feet of the venue cannot contain the cheers and enthusiasm of the students and spectators."

A new Union Joint is Coming to the new Little Caesars World Headquarters Campus Expansion in The District Detroit

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Monday, April 1, 2019
Little Caesars, Detroit, Culture of Detroit, Michigan, Midtown Detroit, Restaurant chains, Olympia Entertainment, Detroit River, Mike Ilitch, Caesars World, M-1, Wayne State University

DETROIT, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Union Joints is proud (and pumped) to announce that a Union Joints restaurant will anchor the new Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Columbia Street in Detroit.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Union Joints is proud (and pumped) to announce that a Union Joints restaurant will anchor the new Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Columbia Street in Detroit.
  • Ann Stevenson, Union Joints' designer, has been working with Tamas von Staden of von Staden Architects to execute the vision for the multi-level undertaking.
  • "Adding Union Joints to this very special location in the new Little Caesars headquarters campus expansion along Columbia Street will provide guests an experience that they cannot get anywhere else."
  • The District Detroit represents $1.4 billion in new investment to Detroit including the new Little Caesars Arena, Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University and Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion.

"Aretha! A GRAMMY® Celebration For The Queen Of Soul" Set To Receive Royal Treatment Internationally Thanks To Alfred Haber, Inc.

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Musicians, Singers, Aretha Franklin, Culture of Detroit, Grammy Legend Award, CBS

A GRAMMYCelebration For The Queen Of Soul" , the 2-hour CBS Television Network special scheduled for broadcast later in 2019.

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  • A GRAMMYCelebration For The Queen Of Soul" , the 2-hour CBS Television Network special scheduled for broadcast later in 2019.
  • Tyler Perry, actor and filmmaker, will host this musical extravaganza honoring Aretha, an 18-time GRAMMYwinner and 2008 MusiCaresPerson of the Year honoree.
  • Alfred Haber, Inc. will be offering this dazzling special at the upcoming MIP-TV for the first time.
  • A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC.

750,000+ Celebrate the Future of the Mobility Industry at 2019 NAIAS

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Monday, January 28, 2019
Culture of Detroit, Economy of Detroit, North American International Auto Show, Naias, Michigan

The show wrapped up tonight with a strong finish of 100,757 attendees, bringing total ticketed attendance for 2019 NAIAS to 774,179.

Key Points: 
  • The show wrapped up tonight with a strong finish of 100,757 attendees, bringing total ticketed attendance for 2019 NAIAS to 774,179.
  • "Detroit displayed every facet of the mobility industry over the past two weeks, welcoming visitors from across the globe," said 2019 NAIAS Chairman Bill Golling.
  • NAIAS Press Preview and AutoMobili-D featured a keynote by Volvo Car USA CEO, Anders Gustafsson, who discussed the role subscription plays in future mobility and the opportunities it brings to the experience.
  • In addition, FACE connected thousands of people interested in working in all aspects of the mobility industry with AutoMobili-D exhibiting companies.

Charity Preview Raises Over $4M at North American International Auto Show 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Saturday, January 19, 2019
Culture of Detroit, Economy of Detroit, North American International Auto Show, Naias, Detroit, Michigan

DETROIT, Jan. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marking its final Charity Preview in January and looking ahead to a new and transformed event in 2020, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) tonight capped off its 30th anniversary celebration by raising $4,028,800 for children's charities at the black-tie gala.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Jan. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marking its final Charity Preview in January and looking ahead to a new and transformed event in 2020, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) tonight capped off its 30th anniversary celebration by raising $4,028,800 for children's charities at the black-tie gala.
  • Now in its 43rd year, Charity Preview has raised over $121M for southeastern Michigan children's charities since the Detroit Auto Dealers Association established the gala.
  • Sponsored by Axalta Coating Systems for the fourth consecutive year, Charity Preview has evolved into the largest annual single-night fundraiser in the world.
  • In announcing the monies raised, 2019 NAIAS Chairman Bill Golling revealed, "The Charity Preview event will continue to be a key part of our show going forward.

Wayne State University, Microsoft team up to strengthen employability in Detroit

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Michigan, Culture of Detroit, Midtown Detroit, Wayne State University, Detroit, Wayne State

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Wayne State University and Microsoft Corp. announced a new partnership to pilot an employability skills program.

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  • DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Wayne State University and Microsoft Corp. announced a new partnership to pilot an employability skills program.
  • Wayne State is part of a select group of universities globally involved in the pilot program.
  • We are proud to work with Wayne State as the university provides leadership and opportunities at a key moment in Detroit's history."
  • Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering nearly 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to more than 27,000 students.

GAC Motor Unveils Concept Car ENTRANZE at NAIAS 2019

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Culture of Detroit, Economy of Detroit, North American International Auto Show, Naias, Detroit, Michigan

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Automaker GAC Motor impressed audiences at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 14 with the world premiere of its ENTRANZE concept car, emphasizing the automaker's human-centric approach to family vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Automaker GAC Motor impressed audiences at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 14 with the world premiere of its ENTRANZE concept car, emphasizing the automaker's human-centric approach to family vehicles.
  • Developed by the GAC Advanced Design Center in Los Angeles, the bullet-inspired ENTRANZE concept is designed to meet the needs of American consumers.
  • The ENTRANZE concept embodies our vision to provide mobility solutions that enrich lives," said Yu Jun, president of GAC Motor.
  • It's led by executive design director Pontus Fontaeus, an internationally recognized car designer who introduced their latest creation ENTRANZE at 2019 NAIAS.

GAC Motor Unveils Concept Car ENTRANZE at NAIAS 2019

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Culture of Detroit, Economy of Detroit, North American International Auto Show, Naias, Detroit, Michigan

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Automaker GAC Motor impressed audiences at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 14 with the world premiere of its ENTRANZE concept car, emphasizing the automaker's human-centric approach to family vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Automaker GAC Motor impressed audiences at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 14 with the world premiere of its ENTRANZE concept car, emphasizing the automaker's human-centric approach to family vehicles.
  • Developed by the GAC Advanced Design Center in Los Angeles, the bullet-inspired ENTRANZE concept is designed to meet the needs of American consumers.
  • The ENTRANZE concept embodies our vision to provide mobility solutions that enrich lives," said Yu Jun, president of GAC Motor.
  • It's led by executive design director Pontus Fontaeus, an internationally recognized car designer who introduced their latest creation ENTRANZE at 2019 NAIAS.