CASH AWARDEES2000 Michigan Ave
$ 10,000
A family-owned and operated skateboard, snowboard and apparel retailer. They work closely with local nonprofit, Community Push, to develop local skate parks and donate equipment to youth.
16180 Meyers Rd
$ 15,000
Truth Bookstore is a book retailer and gift shop that also provides information and resources to enrich, empower and educate the community at-large.
4154 Third St.
$ 25,000
Cake Ambition is a bakery specializing in custom wedding and sculpture cakes in addition to coffee, pastries, old fashioned candy and a proprietary cake sundae bar.
277 Gratiot Ave
$ 30,000
LoveLifeSwagger is a premium streetwear brand offering high quality clothing with in-house design and light manufacturing.
19485 Livernois
$ 30,000
Loose Massage Therapy is a community focused massage therapy business that educates clients on the importance of personal and preventative care, in addition to providing high quality and affordable services.
4719 16th St.
$ 35,000
Casting De Khrysopoeia is an experiential boutique, manufacturing, and design house specializing in precious and semi-precious metal jewelry, hand-bags and fragrances.
14500 Kercheval
$ 35,000
Mutual Adoration makes custom handcrafted furniture, frames, and housewares using locally sourced reclaimed wood from Detroit homes and buildings.
2515-2519 Riopelle St.
$ 40,000
Eastern Market Brewing Company is a community centered microbrewery and taproom with a focus on sustainable, socially conscious business.
16807 W. Warren
$ 40,000
Nicks Detroit is a family-operated neighborhood restaurant and sports bar, expanding their business into a larger space to accommodate a patio and more menu offerings.
19331 Livernois
$ 45,000
Narrow Way Café is a new, family-owned restaurant-style coffee shop, specializing in premium coffee and baked goods. The business has secured a contract to offer Zingerman’s Coffee and Bakehouse products known for their superior quality.
3627 Cass
$ 50,000
Rocco’s Deli is a full service Italian deli offering an inspiring selection of cured meats, cheeses and specialty items, prepared foods, sandwiches, and a selection of beer and wine.
1427 Times Square
$ 50,000
SavannahBlue is a dinner-only Southern inspired restaurant and lounge located downtown. They are expanding into the building’s first floor to accommodate an outdoor patio, breakfast and lunch menus, deliveries, and private event space.
2835 Bagley
$ 55,000
Montgomery Psychological Services is a behavioral health and youth empowerment center, offering youth an opportunity to turn their talents into a career and better their quality of life by addressing strengths, weaknesses, and emotional issues through therapy.
14616 Mack Ave
$ 65,000
Detroit Artist’s Test Lab is an artist incubator, co-working space, and resource center. The space will feature a gift shop, pop-up gallery, event area, outdoor patio, and office space.
2641 West Grand Blvd
$ 75,000
Tiki’s Treasures is a consignment shop, providing upscale retail options at bargain prices to the surrounding community. The business is locating into a mixed-use development with retail on the first floor and housing units upstairs.
DESIGN AWARDEES»Full Service Natural Hair Salon
Design Awardee
»Arts & Creative Sector
Design Awardee
»Coffeehouse & Wine Cafe
Design Awardee
»Corporate and Community Wellness Provider
Design Awardee
»Manufacturer and Retailer of Gourmet Roasted Nuts
Design Awardee
»Open Source Sustainable Mushroom Farm
Design Awardee
»Enhancement Program for Children
Design Awardee
»Owner and Importer of Award Winning Spirits
Design Awardee
ROUND 6 - SPACE AWARDEESCooking Classes for Kids
Detroit’s New Standard for Fashion
Entertainment, Training and Education
Fitness and Lifestyle brand
Day Camp
Folkloric Dance / Fitness / Music / Health / Art
Neapolitan Style Wood Fired Pizzeria
Specializing in Smoked meats, Soups and salads
Athletic Recovery Lounge
Latin American Street-food Restaurant
A Full-service Fusion Restaurant
Intimate Apparel
Late Night Bakery, Lounge and Cafe
Indoor Playground, Paint & Party Gallery
Coffee Shop and Comedy House
Manufacturing Custom-made Chess Boards
Chocolate-Covered Fruit and Snacks
Fashion Retail
Multi-Sport Facility
Body Care Product Lines
Community Food Hub for Entrepreneurs
A Health and Fitness Studio
Healthy Food and Juice Bar
Body Care Product Lines
Tattoos, Piercings and Industry Supplies
Tax Preparation And Financial Services
Child Day Care
ROUND 6 - BUSINESS PLAN AWARDEESChildcare and Daycare Facility
Women’s Fashion Boutique
Indoor Playground for Children
Retail / Apparel Manufacturing / Print company
Timeless Resale at its BEST
Ice Cream Parlor
Clothing Manufacturing Company
Indie Spirits and Energy Producer
Premier Indoor Cycle Studio
Consumer Product Goods for Pets
Clean Eating Food Service
Healthy Foods Fitness Cafe
Online Graphic T-shirt Company
Clothing Retailer, Seamstress and Tailor
STEM Education Grades 6-12
Banquet Hall and Event Planning
Environmental Services Company
Community Orchard Supplying Fresh Fruit
Hair Product Company
Motivational Fitness and Nutrition App
Food Truck Entrepreneur
Freight Brokering Firm
Testing and Reading Instruction Provider
Construction utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles
Retail Store With Casual Shirts
Education, Wellness, Entertainment, Incubator and Co-Op
Natural Hair Care Product
Urban Art & Clothing Design
Family Entertainment And Educational Center
Health Food Restaurant Cafe and Catering
Helping Fathers with Life Issues
Geothermal & Renewable Energy Training and Installing
Fire/Safety Protection Commercial, Residential
Architecture Firm
IT Inspired: Learn, Teach, Grow
Ballet Dance Company
Clothing Inspired by Detroit Culture
A Blatino Fusion Restaurant
Entertainment Café
Small Community Boutique
A Mobile Creperie & Catering Company
Scalable, Premium Smoked-Chicken Brand
Clothing Store and Design Studio
Merchandising/Manufacturing of Promotional Materials
Health & Beauty Supply
Day Spa and Salon
Indoor Water Education Facility
Memorabilia Store Focused on Detroit
Learning and Activity Community Center
Children Fun Center
