Program Awardees

K. Walker Collective LLC
$30,000 Grant

Council District: 6
Location: 4161 Cass Avenue
Neighborhood (District): Midtown

Description: K. Walker Collective is a high-street,
lifestyle attire company seeking to fulfill the fashion needs of young urban professionals by offering an eclectic range of street, comfort and refined
garments. Opening on Cass Avenue, Ken will be sharing his vision of fashion to us and bringing a clientele to a part of the City that might be new to
some.

Existing Business opening in its first brick and mortar location

Detroit Denim
$35,000 Grant

Council District: 6
Location: 651 W. Alexandrine
Neighborhood (District): Wayne State

Description: Detroit Denim designs, manufactures and
sells custom-made jeans that last to sustainably-minded people. Founded in 2010, Detroit Denim’s approach advances a growing movement to transform
the industry through lean manufacturing and personalized customer relationships. After moving to solely e-commerce during the pandemic, Detroit Denim is excited to relaunch their retail experience in Detroit’s Cass Corridor.

Existing business expanding operations in a new location

Ice Cream Detroit
$35,000 Grant

Council District: 6
Location: 3762 Second
Neighborhood (District): Midtown
Description: As a current pop-up, Ice Cream Detroit is Detroit’s only liquor infused frozen dessert company. At Ice Cream
Detroit, they infuse your favorite Ice Cream or Sorbet with your favorite liquor, beer or wine. The long term goal is for the flagship store to open Summer 2022 and not only provide alcohol infused desserts but also non-alcoholic (virgin) frozen desserts.

Mobile business opening its first brick & mortar

Thumbprint Fulfillment
$40,000 Grant

Council District: 6
Location: 2100 20th Street
Neighborhood (District): Central Southwest

Description: Thumbprint Fulfillment provides customized
services for companies that need warehousing, distribution and
fulfillment of their products, especially those companies whose
brand strategy is based on sustainability and social responsibility.
Assembling and packaging corporate gifts is another specialty
that Thumbprint Fulfillment offers. Becky and her teams goal is to
enhance the brands of their customers, one package at a time.

Existing business expanding operations in a new location

Someday
$40,000 Grant

Council District: 5
Location: 2857 E. Grand Blvd
Neighborhood (District): Milwaukee Junction

Description: Hospitality and inclusive community enrichment is the foundation for Someday. Offering award winning, nationally displayed art, (photography, painting, sculpture) as well as subtly sweet yet complex pastries and diverse calming teas, Someday is excited to share an artistic point of view for pastries. With the targeted demographic of young, professional creatives (college students, anime lovers, chess players, and budding artists) and mature folk (art collectors, tea aficionados, foodies, writers & poets), Someday is excited to share an atmosphere for those who
can appreciate and support the eclectic Black experience.

Pop-up business opening in its first brick & mortar

Detroit Farm & Cider
$40,000 Grant

Council District: 5
Location: 1600 Lawrence
Neighborhood (District): Dexter Linwood

Description: As the first black owned Cider Mill in the country and first Cider Mill in Detroit, Leandra King’s vision is to bring an experience to Detroit residents that will not only have a positive economic impact but serve to strengthen family dynamics within the community. Currently, Detroit Farm and Cider grows and feeds over 89 families within a two-mile radius of our location. With the goal to also offer events for families in low-income households, Leandra is excited to share her knowledge of farming to all.

Existing business expanding operations in a new location

Complete Image Manufacturing
$40,000 Grant

Council District: 2
Location: 19147 Livernois
Neighborhood (District): Bagley

Description: Complete Image Manufacturing is a clothing manufacturing company based in the city of Detroit, Michigan, located on Detroit’s prestigious Avenue of Fashion. Complete Image produces many types of apparel such as shirts, dresses, pants, sweatshirts, leggings, and more.
While Complete Image values producing quality products, their main initiative is to create more jobs and entrepreneurs within the City of Detroit. With its rigorous training and job place program, Complete Image will create hundreds of jobs. In addition to job creation, Complete Image will provide B2B custom services to designers and retailers.

Existing business opening its first brick & mortar

The Rectory
$45,000 Grant

Location: 1920 Atkinson
Neighborhood (District): Virginia Park
District: 5

Description: Antonio Luck will be opening in an existing
abandoned building on 1920 Atkinson Blvd. The goal is for the space to be converted into mixed use property with a neighborhood restaurant on the ground floor and 2 residential units a top. The concept of the Rectory will complement and share the green outdoor community space with The Congregation Detroit, a previous MCM awardee.

New business

Vital Virtual Offices
$45,000 Grant

Council District: 2
Location: 14029 W. McNichols
Neighborhood (District): Harmony Village

Description: A virtual office is part of the flexible workspace industry that provides businesses with any combination of services, space and/or technology. Chris is opening a space that will allow those to work comfortably without those businesses bearing the capital expenses of owning or leasing a traditional office. In the 1,200 square foot building including 2 offices, 2 work stations, and a conference room, Chris is providing a beautiful work atmosphere that will allow businesses to keep the professional atmosphere without breaking their pockets.

New Business

The Goddess Metaphysical Store
$45,000 Grant

Council District: 3
Location: 9701 Harper
Neighborhood (District): Airport Sub

Description: Owner, Roxanne Ashley is opening a female owned and operated Pan-African inspired holistic and naturalist based retail establishment on Detroit’s East Side. While hosting free community events, as well as paid courses issued by professionals to aid and empower those in our community, The Goddess Metaphysical Store has a vested interest in the well being of elderly, women and children.

Pop-up business opening in its first brick & mortar

Vecino Detroit
$50,000 Grant

Council District: 5
Location: 4100 Third Street
Neighborhood (District): Midtown

Description: Vecino, meaning “neighbor” in Spanish, is a
restaurant inspired by modern Mexican cuisine. Adriana’s goal is to share the unique flavors and ingredients of Mexican cuisine with the Midtown Detroit neighbors. Vecino will feature a daily fresh corn masa program, food cooked over open flames, and a selection of natural Mexican wines-
true Mexican delicacies.

Web-based business opening in its first permanent location

Craig’s Coffee
$50,000

Council District: 6
Location: 412 Peterboro
Neighborhood (District): Midtown

Description: Detroit is welcoming Craig’s Coffee to the Cass Corridor. Craig is opening a coffee roastery, where beans imported, roasted, and sold as retail and wholesale. The long-term vision for Craigs Coffee is to not only host pop ups but to offer a commissary kitchen and commissary coffee roastery. Lastly, to have a commercial kitchen and coffee roastery available for foodservice businesses to rent and use.

Existing business expanding operations in a new location

Pink Diamond Beauty Mall
$50,000

Council District: 2
Location: 17350 Livernois
Neighborhood (District): University District

Description: Pink Diamond Beauty Mall is a health and beauty Mall that is dedicated to providing hands on beauty services. Opening on Livernois, Pink Diamond Beauty Mall will provide services including but not limited to hair styling, manicuring, make-up, full spa services waxing, massage, and facials. Lastly, on the stressful days, Pink Diamond Beauty Mall will provide retail therapy for Detroiter’s and their surrounding communities.

Existing business expanding operations in a new location

Juicing with Jai d/b/a Pressed Juice Bar
$55,000

Council District: 1
Location: 19550 Grand River
Neighborhood (District): North Rosedale Park

Description: Juicing with Jai started as an online, social media juice company. After gaining a following, Juicing with Jai started
offering juice and wellness products mobile and by pop up. With the dedication of Juwanne Griggs, Juicing with Jai has evolved and is opening their first location in The Historic Grandmont Rosedale Subdivision carrying juice, salads, wellness products, sandwiches and snacks.

Pop-up business opening in its first brick & mortar

DPI Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling
$50,000

Council District: 7
Location: 10330 Dexter
Neighborhood (District): Dexter Linwood

Description: DPI Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, LLC are
licensed Residential Building, Mechanical and Plumbing
contractors in the state of Michigan. At DPI, they perform
demolition, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, roofing, siding,
window and gutters for commercial and residential clients.
Providing many different commercial and residential contract
work, they will also sell and install Heating & Cooling and
complete plumbing systems for residential and commercial
clients.

Existing business expanding operations in a new location

Le Souk
$55,000

Council District: 2
Location: 8632 W McNichols
Neighborhood (District): Bagley

Description: With the ecosystem of small businesses growing, Kimberly is opening a space dedicated to small businesses that
are in the “grey area” and figuring out if they can afford a brick and mortor location. By renting space with Kimberly, Le Souk will allow them to thrive and gain confidence to grow to their own space. Le Souk’s main goal is to help any business that might not have the budget to afford a brick and mortar but they are generating income to pay for a space without all the overhead of a brick and mortar building.

New Business

CommodiTeas Tea
$70,000

Council District: 5
Location: 8035 & 8045 Linwood
Neighborhood (District): Lasalle Gardens

Description: CommodiTeas Tea Company provides premium quality tea and beverage-related gifts for modern tea drinkers. Their gift collection includes updated interpretations of teaware, classic accessories, and innovative travel beverage solutions. CommodiTea’s provides excellent quality and a high-end presentation that will be beautiful for an intimate dinner for two or a Mother’s Day Brunch.

Pop-up business opening in its first brick & mortar

Taste of Love
$70,000

Council District: 1
Location: 21559 Grand River
Neighborhood (District): Oak Grove

Description: With the high volume of orders, LaShawnta is
excited to expand from catering to opening her first brick and mortar location on Detroit’s West Side. Serving home-made meals and catering to corporate events, weddings, parties etc. Taste of Love provides unique cuisine dishes that make you go back in time to mom’s favorite recipes. With many creative recipes, LaShawnta’s main goal is to provide a real “at home”
experience.

Existing business opening its first brick & mortar

Our Community Laundromat, LLC
$75,000

Council District: 2
Location: 15429 Schaefer
Neighborhood (District): Bethune

Description: Our Community Laundromat is a Detroit based
company that will own and operate a coin-operated public laundromat. Owner, Dr. La Cesha Brintley’s goal for Our Community Laundromat is to serve as a safe place for customers to do laundry and to be a positive influence in the community. Our Community Laundromat will provide the highest quality machinery and service. Lastly, Our Community Laundromat will work with Detroit Works to employ low-to-moderate income Detroiters at a living wage.

New Business

Bouncing Around the Motor City
$80,000

Council District: 2
Location: 13238 Fenkell
Neighborhood (District): Bethune

Description: Bouncing Around The Motor City is making steps to become Detroit’s premiere source for all parties, table, chair and concession rental, balloon decor, linen and much more! Opening in Detroit’s West Side, Cathryn Coleman is thriving and working hard to provide confidence in achieving visions of clients for events, assurance and reliability in all our products and services. From customized favors to huge inflatable bounce houses, your party will be complete with Bouncing Around The Motor City.

Mobile business opening its first brick & mortar