"Some people want it to happen. Some wish it would happen. Others make it happen."
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Michael Jordan
P R E V I O U S
E V E N T S
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21
DYP Leadership
Summit
sponsored by Ambassador
The Renaissance Club
200 Renaissance Center, Suite 3600, Detroit, MI 48243
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP)
will bring together young movers and shakers to share ideas and perspectives
about moving Detroit forward on Thursday, February 21st at their inaugural
leadership summit at the Renaissance Club, hosted by Fox 2 and FM 98 WJLB
newscaster Charles Pugh.
The summit will present a diverse panel of business and civic leaders addressing
some of the unique challenges young professionals and entrepreneurs face in
Metro Detroit, and how the community can unite to promote and preserve the
vitality of our region.
Discussion topics will include research by noted economists Richard Florida
(Professor of Business and Creativity at the Rotman School of Management -
University of Toronto; Author, Rise of the Creative Class) and Rebecca Ryan
(Founder, Next Generation Consulting; Author, Live First, Work Second), as well
as regional civic initiatives including the Road to Renaissance, One D and the D
Brand. Immediately following the panel session will be an afterglow for summit
attendees to enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and intelligent conversation along
with breathtaking views of downtown Detroit's skyline from the 36th floor of the
Renaissance Center.
Art After Dark
Sponsored by DBusiness
The Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
6:00PM - 9:00PM
DYP will host Southeast
Michigan's brightest young leaders and cultural enthusiasts on Friday, March
28th at their inaugural "Art After Dark" event for the newly-renovated and
critically-acclaimed Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA).
Throngs of Detroit's art-loving movers and shakers will mix, mingle and share
libations in the DIA's beautiful Kresge Court, and explore the museum's vast art
collection and special 80-piece exhibition of "Life's Pleasures: The Ashcan
Artists' Brush with Leisure, 1895-1925." Attendees will flex their creative
muscles in various drop-in activities, including clay sculpting and pencil
drawing. Live music will be provided by the innovative Chinese fusion ensemble
Min/Wu/Xu. Don't miss out! Admission to this hip and stylish event is only $15.
A Conversation with
Lou Glazer
Team Detroit
550 Town Center Drive (South Entrance), Dearborn, MI 48126
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Come learn more about DYP, meet
cool people and find out ways to get involved! Our guest speaker for the evening
will be Lou Glazer, President of Michigan Future, Inc., which is a non-partisan,
non-profit organization generating new ideas on how Michigan can succeed in the
Information Age. Lou is considered one of the leading thinkers and strategists
on improving Michigan's economy and will be giving a special presentation on the
role of young talent in shaping the future of Detroit.
The Ten Year Plan
Farmington Civic Theater
33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI 48336
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Join us for a night at the theater for the grand opening of “The Ten Year Plan”,
a romantic comedy written and directed by DYP member Shayla Stephens.
Tickets are $12 and can be
purchased at the Farmington Civic Theater box office and online at
www.shaylastephens.com.
THURSDAY MAY 1
Touch the Sky
The Renaissance Club
200 Renaissance Center, Suite 3600, Detroit, MI 48243
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Join the Detroit Young
Professionals Executive Committee for a sophisticated after work soirée. Enjoy
cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and intelligent conversation along with breathtaking
views of downtown Detroit's skyline from the 36th floor of the Renaissance
Center. Space is limited.
A Conversation with
Dara Munson
Team Detroit (South Entrance)
550 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Come learn more about DYP, meet cool people and find out ways to get involved!
Dara Munson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan
Detroit, will give a brief talk on the measurable impact and significant need
for mentors in our community.
If you're
interested in learning more about how you and your colleagues can make a real
difference and help protect the future of Detroit, this is a meeting you don't
want to miss.
Tree Planting at Cool Cities Park
Focus: HOPE Neighborhood
1355 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, MI 48238
9:00AM - 1:00PM
DYP is teaming up with The Greening of Detroit to plant 24 trees in the brand
new Cool Cities Park and along the street in the Focus: HOPE neighborhood near
the border of Highland Park! Come out and participate in this fun team
experience! Volunteers will meet at 9:00AM at the Cool Cities Park on the corner
of Oakman Boulevard and Woodrow Wilson in Detroit.
A large area of
Detroit's Focus: HOPE community (from West Davison to the Lodge, and from
Hamilton Avenue to Linwood) has been designated a "Cool City" neighborhood by
the State of Michigan, as part of the Michigan Cool Cities Initiative!
This designation comes with a $100,000 "catalyst" grant for a community
development project in the neighborhood, and priority access to state grant
funds and resources for creating a vibrant and revitalized community. This
project was one of only three in Detroit to be given a Cool Cities award this
year. In the past, Eastern Market, New Center, Corktown and several others have
been awarded this designation.
The catalyst grant was used to fund the first phase of a new park at the corner
of Woodrow Wilson and Oakman Boulevard, which was formerly a parking lot. This
new park will be immediately adjacent to the Village of Oakman Manor, a new
55-unit apartment building for senior citizens. It is hoped that this location
will eventually be used for outdoor theatrical and film presentations.
Overall, the project will change the face of a very important corner in our
community, making it a hub for daytime and evening activity. The project will
also provide new housing, new retail, and serve as a springboard for future
redevelopment of this area of Detroit and Highland Park.
Patio Party at the
Omni: Red Bull Air Race World Series 2008 The Omni Detroit Hotel at River Place
1000 River Pl., Detroit, MI 48207
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Join DYP on the riverfront patio and lawn at the luxurious Omni Detroit hotel at
this free viewing party for the highly-anticipated Red Bull Air Races.
The event has a starting line that is just down the river from the hotel and the
flight patterns will be going from Belle Isle to the Renaissance Center. In
addition to the air races, there are several other events planned including sky
divers, helicopters, and air stunts.
Complimentary food and refreshments will be served all afternoon (hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, etc.). Alcoholic beverages will also be available.
IDBE:
Entrepreneurship Empowerment Workshops
Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center
1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
8:00AM - 5:00PM
The International Detroit Black
Expo is producing a comprehensive series of entrepreneurial training workshops
and members of DYP have the opportunity to attend absolutely free. Workshops
include:
FRIDAY
Business Insurance
Business Planning: A Blueprint for Success
Creating and Utilizing a Database
Credit Education - Your Key to Success
Detroit Entrepreneurial Institute
Doing Business with the City of Detroit
Doing Business with the State of Michigan
FutureNet Group LLC
Get Clients Now!™
How the Small Business Administration and the Huntington Bank Can Help You to
Grow Your Business
How to Manage Difficult Behavior in the Workplace
How to Receive a Women Business Certification
Michigan Department of Labor
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Non-profit Training/Board of Directors
Real Men Don't Die, They Transform!
Shore Bank Enterprise - Detroit Community Loan Fund
Strategic Planning for Small Businesses
Success Strategies for Women
Tax Strategies for Small Businesses
Time Management 101
Understanding Bizdom U
Understanding Comerica Banks Products & Services for Small Business
What You Should Do Before You Go to the Bank
SATURDAY
Business Insurance
Business Killers: Avoiding the Six Common Mistakes a Business Often Makes
Business Promotion and Fundraising Strategies
Discovering YOUR True Business Leadership Style
Hear from the IRS: Common Mistakes People Make with Their Business
How to Apply for State Grants
How to Review Contracts, Waivers and Confidentiality Agreements
How to Select a Business Entity
How to Select the Right CPA for Your Business?
How to Sell to An Executive
Marketing the Brand Called You!
MI Small Business Development Technology Center
Networking 101: How to Make Key Business Contacts
Superior Customer Services: The Foundation of a Successful Business
Supporting Black Business in Your Community
The 5 C’s of Credit
Understanding Your Business Cash Flow
What Will Success Look Like for Your Business This Year?
Home Ownership
Education & Community Open House: The Villages
Detroit East Riverfront
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Get to know the neighbors and
communities of the East Riverfront – Detroit’s Gold Coast. Indian Village. West
Village. Islandview Village. Berry Subdivision. Mansions, four-squares,
bungalows, condos, skyrises and lofts. Learn about incentives, tools and
resources to help you invest in this community. Meet residents, families, re-habbers
and others who have made this community home.
3:00PM: Arrive at 7720 Agnes, in West Village. Meet panel of experts who
will share tips, incentives, resources and information about home ownership.
Mortgage brokers, realtors, contractors and current homeowners will be there to
answer your questions and to give you a personal and balanced perspective about
owning and maintaining a home in the community.
4:00PM: Accompany the homeowners of 7720 Agnes, in West Village, on a
tour of their renovations.
4:45PM: Arrive at 2541 Field Avenue in Islandview Village. This is the
Moses W. Field House, a City of Detroit Historic District, built in 1859. This
is the only known surviving French ribbon-farm farmhouse in Detroit. Meet the
homeowners and learn about commencing an appropriate historic renovation of a
large magnitude.
5:30PM: Arrive at 587 East Grand Boulevard, in Island View Village. 587
East Grand Boulevard is a seminal example of an Arts and Crafts style home.
Enjoy a private tour of this home & refreshments provided by the neighborhoods
local market.
Brought to you by Detroit Young Professionals, City Living Detroit, Preservation
Wayne, United Way for Southeast Michigan Leadership Next & The Villages
Community Development Corporation.
About MI City Home
Toolkit 2008
Buying a starter home (or even a dream home) can be overwhelming. That's why
Detroit Young Professionals, City Living Detroit, Leadership Next and
Preservation Wayne are teaming up to help consumers who are interested in taking
this major step with "MI City Home Toolkit".
MI City Home Toolkit is a six-part series that launches June 8 and runs through
October. Each month, we'll be organizing a tour of three homes in one of six
featured Detroit neighborhoods, and providing opportunities for participants to:
Meet homeowners and hear firsthand
what it's like to own or rehab a historic Detroit home
Talk one-on-one with Realtors,
contractors and mortgage brokers to learn more about making smart purchasing and
renovation decisions
Learn how to take advantage of
home buying incentives like NEZ property tax discounts, historic tax credits and
more
Each event is free and starts at
3:00pm on the following dates: The Villages (6/8), Grandmont Rosedale (7/27),
East English Village (8/17),
Home Ownership
Education & Community Open House: University Commons
University Commons - Palmer Park District
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Located in
northwest Detroit, the University Commons-Palmer Park district is home to some
of Detroit’s premier neighborhoods, including Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest,
University District and Green Acres. It also boasts established Detroit
institutions like Palmer Park, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Golf Club
and Marygrove College.
Come check out this community and join us for a home buying seminar with
industry experts (Housing & Credit Counselors, Realtors, Mortgage Counselors
Insurance Agents, Housing Inspectors, Property Managers MSHDA Representative,
and HUD Specialists). Here you'll learn about valuable programs that will help
empower you as a consumer (Tax Credits, Property Rehabilitation, College
Mortgage Loans and Down Payment Assistance, and more). Afterwards there will be
a bus tour through the ten neighborhoods in this area.
11:00AM - 2:00PM: Home Buying Seminar at the University of Detroit-Mercy
Student Center Building (4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221).
2:00PM - 5:00PM:
Neighborhood Bus Tours (Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, University District,
Bagley, Detroit Golf Course Area, Fitzgerald, Greenacres, Martin Park, Pilgrim
Village, and Blackstone).
Brought to you by Detroit Young Professionals, Commissioner Keith D. Williams,
the University Commons 12th Precinct Neighborhood Coalition, C.R.E.S.T.
(Coalition of Realtors Empowering Stabilizing & Transforming Communities) and
the City of Detroit Office of Commercial Revitalization (ONCR).
Motown in
The Courtyard
The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn
300 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126 (map)
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Relax at the Ritz
after work for dining, drinking and dancing in the courtyard. Local bands will
perform smooth, soulful Motown sounds and complimentary entertainment with
featured food and drink specials make this a guaranteed great time. Entrance and
parking are complimentary and reservations are not required.
For more info,
contact the Ritz-Carlton at 313.441.2100.
WEDNESDAY JULY 16
A Conversation with John Janviriya
Team Detroit
South Entrance
550 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126
(map)
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Come learn more
about DYP, meet cool people and find out ways to get involved!
Our guest speaker for the evening will be John Janviriya, a nationally-respected
interior designer, restaurateur and developer from Metro Detroit. Janviriya's
extensive portfolio of developments include Chen Chow Brasserie, Crave Lounge,
Mosaic Restaurant, Mélange Subterranean Bistro and Envy Nightclub, just to name
a few.
Janviriya is a Southfield native and graduate of Southfield-Lathrup High School
and Detroit's College for Creative Studies. After beginning his career in
advertising, he found interior architecture as the outlet for his creativity. He
owns a successful design and build firm, based in Northville, Michigan.
The 2nd
Annual Block BBQ
Mrs. Willis Watts O'Hare Park
20284 Grandville Ave., Detroit, MI 48201
(map)
3:00PM - 9:00PM
Join DYP and our
community partners for a barbecue party of epic proportions! Enjoy free food and
drinks (chicken wings, hamburgers, hotdogs, macaroni & cheese, green beans,
potato salad, chips, cupcakes, soda, bottled water, beer, wine, and more), plus
hot music from the Infamous Brandon Vinyard aka DJ Meal Due
– fresh off the
plane from NYC, mixing up your favorite jams!
This is a family event so bring your kids, nieces and nephews, even your play
cousins from around the corner. We'll have a tent to shade you from the summer
heat as well as a voter registration booth, so we can help make everybody's vote
count in November.
Cocktail
Party at the Detroit Yacht Club
Detroit Yacht Club
1 Riverbank Rd., Belle Isle, Detroit, MI 48207
(map)
7:00PM - 10:00PM
DYP cordially invites you to the Detroit Yacht
Club to experience MeMe + Co.'s annual "Cute Lil' Cocktail Party" – a stylish and
sophisticated soirée for Metro Detroit's movers and shakers produced by event
designer extraordinaire Melinda Anderson.
The Club's Fountain Ballroom will be transformed
into a sexy, enchanted forest-like atmosphere. Enjoy the amazing views of the
Detroit River along with a special musical guest and DJ scheduled to perform.
Admission is free, but donations to benefit United Way of Southeastern Michigan
are encouraged.
Home Ownership
Education & Community Open House: MI Home City Toolkit
Grandmont Rosedale Community
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Get to know the
community of Grandmont Rosedale. Walkable. Dense. Green. Family and
community-centric. This community on the Northwest side of the city has been a
favorite of young professionals, families and retirees over the years. Learn
about the incentives, tools and resources available for new and existing
residents. Meet residents, families and re-habbers who have made this community
home.
3:00PM: Arrive at 16739 Shaftsbury. Meet a panel of experts who will
share tips, incentives, resources and information about home ownership. Mortgage
brokers, realtors, contractors and current homeowners will answer your questions
and to give you a personal and balanced perspective about owning and maintaining
a home in the community.
3:45PM: Accompany the homeowner of 16739 Shaftsbury on a tour of her
fully renovated home. Designed by Albert Kahn, this English Cottage revival
features vaulted ceilings, graceful archways, hand-hewn paneling, a renovated
kitchen and renovated basement.
4:00PM: Arrive at 16733 Shaftsbury and tour the home with the person
rehabilitating the home. A victim of investment-gone-awry, foreclosure, vacancy
and every type of renovation faux-pas conceivable, this center entrance colonial
is currently undergoing a full-scale, historically appropriate renovation. Learn
about the steps necessary for commencing a project of this scale.
4:30PM: Arrive at 16590 Greenview and tour the home with the homeowners.
This Tudor-Revival features solid brick construction and
historically-appropriate updates.
5:00PM: Arrive at 16543 Glastonbury and tour the home with the
homeowners. Built in 1931 for the Wilkening family, this home features the
craftsmanship and details of a great historic residence coupled with the
tasteful updates desired by today's modern homeowner. Join the panelists,
neighbors and homeowners for a light afterglow reception. To RSVP,
email
DYP at
homeownership@detroityoungprofessionals.org.
This event is brought to you by City Living Detroit, Preservation Detroit,
United Way for Southeast Michigan Leadership Next, Grandmont Rosedale
Development Corporation, Detroit Young Professionals & Renaissance Restoration.
A B O U T D E T R O I T Y O U N G P R O F E
S S I O N A L S ( D Y P )
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP)
is a service organization dedicated to making Detroit a better place to live and
developing our region's next generation of leaders. We design and execute
grassroots business, social and civic development initiatives that stimulate
professional, personal and community growth. As Detroit's economy evolves,
attracting and retaining the emerging talent that will fuel
our regional renaissance is critical. DYP is a trusted leader in the cultivation
of a diverse, creative and caring network of young professionals and
entrepreneurs throughout the metropolitan area.
