Detroit’s Motor City Match awards more than $1M in grants to 32 businesses
Summary
Neighborhoods that have lacked basic services and amenities for years are now seeing a real diversity of high-quality businesses opening along their commercial corridors, within walking distance of many residents. This program has been a major part of our strategy to strengthen and rebuild our neighborhoods.Below are the awardees from Motor City Match Round 21: None The Red Hook, New Center LLC. DBA The Red Hook Midtown $45,000 None None We provide affordable, high-quality, modern, chic pieces incorporating traditional Ghanaian beads and fabric directly sourced and made in Ghana.Small businesses are an integral part of what makes Detroit special. I am ecstatic that this round of Motor City Match Awardees is receiving the largest amount of funds from the program to date, for the purpose of either starting or continuing to build out the awardees businesses, said Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield in a statement. This serves as a clear signal to prospective business owners that there are resources and support services available to assist in making their dreams come true!To learn more about Motor City Match, click here.