This publication focuses on the initiatives and events generated by the Office ofDetroit City Council Member James Tate (District 1) during 2018.

6. Lori Ann Conerly of Lee Anne’s Bridal Boutique 18724 Grand River Ave
DI$COVER D1 aims to encourage economic sustainability, business
District 1.
Since its inception in 2015, DI$COVER D1 has hosted numerous Cash Flash
and time in order to increase awareness of and revenue for the business. To date
The DI$COVER D1 Cash Flash has engaged more than 520 neighbors and
have increased sales for local businesses on average by 30 percent.
launched a website www.DiscoverD1.com that features more than 670
businesses and faith based institutions located in District 1.
Lastly there’s our DI$COVER D1 Power Hour events. More than 40 local D1 small
business owners have attended this networking and empowerment workshop.
It’s goal is to ensure that business owners have access to the tools and
information that will keep them sustainable for years to come.
NEIGHBORS FUELING SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
Kristen Ussery, Co-owner of Detroit Vegan Soul - 19614 Grand River Ave
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DI$COVER D1
NEIGHBORS FUELING SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
DI$COVER D1 aims to encourage economic sustainability, business
development and community engagement specifically within the boundaries of
District 1.
Since its inception in 2015, DI$COVER D1 has hosted numerous Cash Flash
events, designed to encourage residents to visit a specific small business on a set
date and time in order to increase awareness and revenue for the business. To
date, DI$COVER D1 Cash Flash events have engaged more than 520 neighbors
and increased sales at participating businesses.
Our interactive website www.DiscoverD1.com remains the only business
directory that covers an entire City Council district with more than 670 small
businesses and faith based institutions all located in District 1.
Small business owners have an opportunity to network and learn about funding
possibilities as well as city-planned projects at our DI$COVER D1 Power Hour
gatherings. Power Hour events ensure that small business owners have access to
the tools and information that will keep them sustainable for years to come.