Native Detroit Businesses: Stories & Discussion
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Thank You Detroit (http://thankyoudetroit.com) and Native <> Newcomer are collaborating to bridge the gap between Native Detroit businesses and Newcomers to the city.
We will hear stories from business owners of community staples, their unique entrepreneurial journey, and learn what it takes to build a company in Detroit and sustain it.
When: Thursday, February 16, 2017
Where: Bamboo Detroit, 1420 Washington Blvd, Suite 301
Attendees will receive food & drink samples from Sweet Potato Sensations, Tijuana's Mexican Kitchen, and House of Pure Vin!
6:00 - Open Networking, Sample Tasting & Drinking
6:30 - Storytelling & Discussion
7:30 - Q&A, More Networking
8:00 - Finish
Moderator: Beverly Smith, Founder of Thank You Detroit
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Panelists:
Jeffery Thomas, Owner of Sweet Potato Sensations
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Marisa Garcia, Owner of Tijuana's Mexican Kitchen
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Tony Stovall, Owner of Hot Sam's Clothiers
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Regina Gaines, Co-Owner of House of Pure Vin
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Native <> Newcomer and Thank You Detroit have already begin bridging this gap. See this story about Sweet Potato Sensation's (http://www.michipreneur.com/meet-detroits-sweet-potato-innovators/), written by Lauren Hoffman, a newcomer to Detroit.
Any questions, let us know!
Ben Seidman & Beverly Smith