2025 DDP Spring Forum: A Partnership Update
2025-03-06 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Eastern Market, Shed 3, 2698 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States
The DDP Spring Forum (formerly Annual Meeting) returns Thursday, March 6, 2025, held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 3.
Attendees will experience a morning of exclusive networking, a continental breakfast, and be among the first to receive DDP’s 2024 Annual Report. This year will feature reflections on the successes from 2024, exciting updates on DDP partnerships, and bold ideas that will shape a collective vision for 2025.
The event will feature an inspiring panel discussion about Detroit’s RenCen, exploring its potential transformation and impact.

Jared Fleisher, Vice President of Government Affairs, Rocket Companies
David Massaron, DDP Board Member, Vice President of Infrastructure and Corporate Citizenship, General Motors
Sandy Pierce, Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist
John Waller, Principal and Managing Director, Gensler
Eric B. Larson, CEO, DDP (Moderator)

Click here to get your tickets!

For sponsorship opportunities, please send an email to Soula.Burns@downtowndetroit.org
For additional questions related to this announcement, we invite you to contact Rory.McMaster@downtowndetroit.org

Community Coworking Day Detroit
2025-03-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Bamboo, 1420 Washington Blvd #301, Detroit, MI 48226, Detroit, MI, us
COWORKING: 9am-5pm
Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or simply looking for a change of scenery, our Community Coworking Day is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and work in a collaborative environment.

Coworking Day is complementary from 9am-5pm in coworking & comon spaces.
Complementary Gigabit Internet so you’ll never experience lag!
Complementary coffee/ tea/ coldbrew
(conference rooms are available/ hour at member pricing)

OFFICE HOURS: 12:30pm -2:30pm
Office Hours with Marissa + Delainie, Co-Founders of Backtalk Detroit
Join us for one-on-one consulting sessions to refine your organic digital marketing strategy, streamline operations, or tidy your branding! We’re here to provide personalized guidance to help small businesses grow, sharpen their vision, and confidently reach their customers. Whether you need help fine-tuning your approach or brainstorming fresh ideas, we’ll be ready.

First come first serve (sign up at Bamboo front desk)
(30 min. increments)

Speed Networking host by Donald Robinson II
2025-03-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Bamboo, 1420 Washington Blvd #301, Detroit, MI 48226, Detroit, MI, us
Join us for a time of colloboration and speed networking to expand your brand and meet new friends.

Founders First Fridays - Detroit
2025-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 | New Lab
The first Friday of each month, founders get together to connect, share their challenges, and be resources for each other. This is a casual meetup with no set agenda, just Founders helping Founders.
​​Founders First Fridays is held in multiple cities across the state so all founders have a place to connect with the other great folks building companies here in Michigan. Hope to see you there!
​​Who should come?

​Active ​high-growth startup founders
​​Founders considering significantly scaling their companies
​​Experienced founders who have raised venture or high-growth capital

​​What to expect

​Build relationships with fellow founders
​​Sharing challenges and discussing issues together in a judgment free zone
​​Sharing your own experience and expertise with other founders

​​This event is specifically designed for founders to connect and support each other. We kindly ask that if you’re not a founder, you allow this space to be dedicated to founders only. We also ask that this is a sales-free zone – no selling to other founders!
​Your understanding and respect for this founder-focused environment are greatly appreciated.

Pickleball at Beacon Park
2025-04-21, 2025-04-22, 2025-04-23, 2025-04-24, 2025-04-25, 2025-04-26, 2025-04-27, 2025-04-28 and 18 more dates | Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Join us for the fastest-growing sport around – Pickleball!
Experience the excitement of team tournaments and open play sessions on our two outdoor courts, complete with lights for evening play. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, choose your match type and bring your energy and good vibes.
Enjoy refreshments from Lumen Detroit, conveniently located on-site, offering beer, water and food to keep you fueled throughout the event.
Open Play: when not in use for leagues, the courts will be available for the public to enjoy.
Pay To Play:

Leagues: Monday – Friday: 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Tournaments (weekends): 10 – 5 p.m.

Please note, those who want to enjoy open play will need to bring their own paddles and balls.
This is a limited-time opportunity, so sign up NOW to secure your spot and join the fun: BeaconPark – Come Play Detroit.
To learn more about how to play pickleball, visit the link here.
Pickleball at Beacon Park is programmed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
For more information about Beacon Park and Lumen restaurant please visit:
www.DTEBeaconPark.com or www.LumenDetroit.com
