Daily Detroit News Byte

Welcome to your Daily Detroit News Byte! Our headlines: 200 New jobs in Detroit Which Detroit suburb is one of the best cities in America to live in? The Kresge Foundation Grants $450,000 To Increase College Graduation A new book that promises to be good on Belle Isle is looking for help for photographers Detroit leaders are submitting their bid for the new Amazon HQ2 this week Our interview: Amy Oprean of "Let's Just Say." It's a storytelling event this Thursday at Go! Comedy in Ferndale and should be a fun time.  We appreciate our sponsors! Thanks to Lawrence Technology Systems: http://www.lawrencesystems.com Thanks to Podcast Detroit: http://www.podcastdetroit.com

There's a guy looking to build more connections between Detroit and Toledo than the Mudhens and the Tigers baseball teams. That guy is Mark Pannell, and his event series is called "DETxTOL." Both places are experiencing a refocus on place-based entrepreneurship. That means starting businesses that benefit and serve a geographic place and also provide jobs in that place. The goal is open dialogue and create connections between the two cities that are an hour and a half apart but share some of the same challenge, especially when it comes to starting a business and entrepreneurship. We chatted about the free event and what the goals are and why should you should come October 17. Here's the panel: Alicia Wagner - Co-Owner, Fowl and Fodder (http://fowlandfodder.com/) Dante Williams - Founder, Cutz Lounge (http://cutzlounge.us/) Prakash Karamchandani - Co-Founder, Balance Pan-Asian Grille (http://balancegrille.com/) Joanna Dueweke - Program Manager, ProsperUS Detroit (http://prosperusdetroit.org/) Moderated by M

I know that a discussion about a discussion can be kind of meta, but the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan put together a very interesting series of conversations across the region about youth. "On The Table" is a project bringing 400 conversations together, over meals, across the seven county Detroit area.  We attended three of them. Shianne at Noble Elementary/Middle, Jer at Bamboo Detroit, and Sven at the Detroit Boxing Gym. So we initially were going to do a short roundup with some of the Daily team - Jer, Shianne and Sven - but it turned into a half-hour wide-ranging discussion of issues facing the city and youth, and some of the real challenges that are out there. Apologies since is longer than our usual episode, but we hope you enjoy it. 

One of the threads in the story of a new, $27 million development on the riverfront that will see the Stone Soap building getting new life is that Shakespeare in Detroit, a theatre company born out of Detroit's neighborhoods, is getting a new performance space. Jer caught up with Sam White, the founder and creative director, to have a chat about what it's going to look like and what this will mean to the theater company that's gotten national attention is and is beloved locally. For more on Shakespeare in Detroit: https://www.shakespeareindetroit.com/ Story coming on Daily Detroit about the development: Thanks to Podcast Detroit: http://www.podcastdetroit.com

The HuffPost, formerly known as the Huffington Post, was in Campus Martius in Detroit capturing stories from Detroiters as part of their Listen To America Tour. They're visiting 25 cities across the heartland of the country to get a beat on what people actually care about. It's an interesting experiment in outreach. So we talked Editor to Editor, with Jer having a conversation with Jo Confino. At HuffPost, Confino is Editor of Impact & Innovation and Editorial Director of their solutions journalism project, What's Working. We get into the challenges of solutions journalism - how it's harder than chasing down the crime stories of the day, and it's not always about positive stories. Also, breaking down the mental barriers that some journalists have. Apologies ahead of time for a little wind noise. We recorded on location for this one.  If you like the show, subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit-news-byte/id1220563942?mt=2 Also, thanks to our network, Podcast Detroit:

After getting a lot of feedback, we're trying a little something different where we focus on on story or theme per show, and then do more shows. Today we talked with Devon O'Reilly from the Detroit Regional Chamber about coworking in Detroit, why it works with the interest by businesses in Detroit, and specifically an event coming up on October 5th all about it. Event link, if you're interested: https://portal.detroitchamber.com/Events/EventPassthrough.aspx?guid=%7BC107367A-9E82-E711-8100-C4346BDCF111%7D    

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte for September 12, 2017. The state is telling medical marijuana dispensaries to close by Dec. 15. There are multiple developments in the city Royal Oak's Inn Season Cafe is getting a liquor license after 36 years Thanks to Podcast Detroit - http://www.podcastdetroit.com for making this possible.

Our stories today: An autonomous shuttle is coming to downtown Detroit A historic Detroit mansion is getting a facelift, but there's a mystery as to why. Detroit is ranked as the number one city in America for pizza fans. Detroit's own ISP is the nation's second-fastest. Amazon is searching for a spot for a second headquarters. Could it be Detroit? New housing developments in Ferndale. Hosted by Jer, Randy Walker from IT in the D, and Daily Detroit Happy Podcast host and writer Sven Gustafson. Thanks to Podcast Detroit for their support! http://www.podcastdetroit.com

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte for September 6, 2017. Jer & Shianne's top stories today: The city of Detroit unveiled to the public today their program to catch illegal dumpers with hidden cameras Matty Maroun might still get his bridge to Canada Metro Detroit food news including a set of openings, a closing, and a renovation Dally in the Alley, Soul Stomp and what to do this weekend Of course, thanks to Podcast Detroit for helping make this possible: http://www.podcastdetroit.com Be sure if you like the show to subscribe (and give us a review!) in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit-news-byte/id1220563942?mt=2

Welcome to the first official episode of the Daily Detroit News Byte, where we bring you what's happening in the Motor City in entertaining podcast form. Today's stories, brought to you by Jer and Shi: The QLINE starts charging, but is anyone riding? Little Caesars Arena cuts the ribbon with fanfare and some controversy MGM Grand Detroit gets a new top chef Fort Wayne is looking for volunteers Detroit almost leads the nation in rental applications denied Thanks to Podcast Detroit for helping make this happen: http://www.podcastdetroit.com Like the show? Don't forget to subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit-news-byte/id1220563942?mt=2  

Alright, we're getting back at a daily Detroit podcast with the Daily Detroit News Byte. Here's what we covered today: Dlectricity Anthony Bourdain wants your home movies for his 1960s documentary on the D Detroit's the second most stressed city in the nation? Detroit's venture capital scene is growing Little Caesars Arena is getting a giant scoreboard How much does it cost to rent a place in Detroit? The new Beacon Park opens Thursday (and there should be bacon) IT in the D's networking event is this Thursday Thanks to http://www.podcastdetroit.com for their support and as always find more great stories at http://www.dailydetroit.com. Thanks for listening!

One of the biggest stumbling blocks for people moving to or staying in the city is finding a job. Ryan Landau of Re:Purpose doesn't only connect people to jobs, but the goal of his startup is to connect people to meaningful work.  He's an interesting entrepreneur, Detroiter, and he shares some of his tips on finding work in Detroit.  We caught up with him at Dessert Oasis in downtown Detroit to talk about his startup, Re:Purpose and how he's looking to make culture fit more predominant in the hiring process. 

Organic and vegan bakery on Detroit's Avenue of Fashion, Good Cakes and Bakes, is making moves in the Detroit region. April Anderson is the entrepreneur behind the growing business, and we caught up with her at the Build Institute. If the baked goods are good enough for Oprah (and she's served her) and Bill Clinton, well, maybe some local folks should check them out.

What's happening with the City Modern development in Detroit's Brush Park? A historic neighborhood is being re-imagined by billionaire Dan Gilbert, Bedrock, and other development partners. How much will the units cost? What is the timeline? That and more on the Daily Detroit News Byte. Thanks to Shianne Nocerini for reporting.