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A trio of projects in Detroit backed by prominent figures in the business community are set to transform the city's entrepreneurial landscape. One project involves the renovation of Michigan Central and the nearby Book Depository building, which currently houses the Newlab incubator. The University of Michigan is also constructing a new Center for Innovation in the District Detroit, with funding from Stephen Ross. Additionally, Bedrock LLC, led by Dan Gilbert, is planning a project on the site of the failed Wayne County jail. These projects aim to foster innovation and provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses ten key areas to watch in 2024. These include the completion of major projects in Detroit, such as the renovation of Michigan Central Station and the construction of a new tower on the former Hudson's department store site. The pace of progress in the electric-vehicle transition and the consolidation of healthcare organizations are also highlighted. Other topics include the impact of interest rates on the economy, the political agenda in Lansing, property tax policy in Detroit, the future of the United Auto Workers, the NFL Draft coming to Detroit, the challenges facing Michigan State University, and the upcoming election year. [Extracted from the article]

The 39th edition of "The Book" is a comprehensive guide to business in metro Detroit. It provides valuable information on companies, people, and data specific to the region. The book is the result of extensive research, surveys, and reporting by Crain's Data Editor Sonya Hill and the Crain's Detroit Business team. It can be used for market research, finding potential customers, or gaining industry insights. The book also offers rankings that provide an entertaining and informative perspective on the city's business community. For those interested in accessing more data, an All Access + Data digital subscription is available, offering expanded lists and additional executive contact information. The authors, Mickey Ciokajlo and Michael Lee, wish readers a happy and prosperous new year and hope that "The Book" becomes a valuable resource throughout 2024. [Extracted from the article]

Attendees at the sixth annual Detroit Homecoming will see a different hometown than what greeted those at the inaugural Homecoming in 2014. About 60 percent of expats as this year's Homecoming will be new to the event, according Colleen Robar, production manager for Homecoming. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports how Dan Gilbert took to Twitter after Detroit failed to make the short list for Amazon's HQ2.

The author comments on the plan of Ford Motor Co. to transform the Michigan Central Station in Detroit, Michigan into a campus designing the Model T vehicle. Topics discussed include the history of economic renewal plans for Detroit and the time period for Ford's completion of its vision for the train station.

The article presents the top 10 things to remember about the business sector in Detroit, Michigan, in 2017. Dan Gilbert, chairman and founder of Rock Ventures and Quicken Loans Inc., won a tax-incentive plan that could help finance his major downtown project. Nikolai Vitti was hired as a superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan defeated Coleman Young II in the election.

The article discusses the changes in the company Tesla Motors as of October 2008. The company is shutting down its office in Detroit, Michigan. With this, Chairman Elon Musk will serve as the chief executive officer (CEO) while former CEO Ze'ev Drori will remain as the vice chairman of the board. Musk announced that production on their Model S product will be slowed down until the company gets the loan from the Department of Energy.

The article presents information on several topics depicted on web site www.crainsdetroit.com. Several honored companies are invited to craft short videos about what makes their companies cool through the program titled "Cool Places to Work program." The website offers details of the most influential women in Detroit business community.

The article presents the author's comments on the impact of Toyota Motor Co. on the economy of Detroit, Michigan. The author says that the extent of its presence makes a good case for considering it the unmentioned fourth among the Detroit 3. He adds that globalization has not necessarily been a one-way street out of town for Michigan, and that it has brought investment to the region.

The article presents information related to online complement to a special issue of the journal "Crain's Detroit Business." The online complement features an expanded version of the "48 Hours In The D" package that starts on Page 4 of the supplement. One of the online-only stories examines the obstacles and potential for improving retail in Detroit, Michigan.