Tag Archives: economic development
With Ilitch’s new stadium district proposal, Detroit redevelopment comes full circle
Mike Ilitch’s proposal for a $650 million mixed-use commercial district, including a new multi-purpose arena for the Detroit Red Wings, should put it in bold for the world to see: We’re witnessing the unfolding of a remarkable and exciting era … Continue reading
Dan Gilbert’s planned new retail, parking complex another step toward critical mass in Detroit
The news that Quicken Loans founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert plans to construct 33,000 square feet of new retail space in downtown Detroit is great news and further evidence of the solid momentum under way in the city. The new … Continue reading
Buy Michigan Now Festival lends helping hand to state’s economy
For its fourth year, the Buy Michigan Now Festival is taking place in downtown Northville this weekend, Friday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 5. The festival, which works to revitalize Michigan’s economy one product, purchase and person at a time, … Continue reading
Relocating employees downtown reflects huge momentum swing for Detroit, RenCen (with slideshow)
The completion this week of our BLUnite project, which unifies 6,400 employees in our expanded downtown Detroit campus, was about many things: It puts an exclamation point on Blue Cross’ commitment to this city for the long term, and we … Continue reading
Blues CEO Daniel J. Loepp on Detroit: ‘Best I’ve seen in probably 30 years’
Blues President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp is attending the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference this week on Mackinac Island, where he stopped in for an interview with MiVote.org and journalist Christy McDonald. In the video interview, Loepp discusses … Continue reading
Downtown Detroit Businesses Partner in Project Lighthouse to Help Ensure Safety to All Who Visit the City
Banners indicate Project Lighthouse locations that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week As more of our employees begin working in downtown Detroit, the changes to the city’s skyline are readily apparent. The company logo at the … Continue reading
Live Downtown Residency Incentives are Helping to Rebuild Detroit
Efforts by engaged businesses and their activated employees to bring people to live where they work and play are breathing new life into downtownDetroit. I spoke Tuesday at the annual luncheon meeting of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. As I look … Continue reading
How the New Entrepreneurial Spirit in Detroit Benefits All of Michigan
Even if you’re not in the habit of perusing business news, you owe it to yourself to read Inc. magazine’s comprehensive new series, “Innovation Hot Spots: Detroit.” The package of 15 stories (yes, you read that number right) about the … Continue reading
New Energy-Efficient Streetlamps Part of Ongoing Improvements to Blues’ Downtown Detroit Campus
To improve the quality of public life downtown, the Blues recently announced a partnership with the City of Detroit, the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown Detroit Partnership to install 1,077 high-efficiency streetlights downtown. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is installing 41 lampposts … Continue reading
Dome Magazine Profiles Blues President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp
Daniel J. Loepp’s Detroit upbringing, work ethic, ambition and “ability to read political tea leaves” take center stage in a new Dome Magazine profile of the president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The profile “Comfortable with … Continue reading
