NEWCO TOUR: POWER PLAYERS – DETROIT’S WOMEN LEADERS
On April 13th, meet notable Detroit businesswomen and get a special peak under the hood of the organizations they’re so successfully driving. Together with a group engaged individuals like you, you’ll tour Motor City and learn valuable insights about how these companies make positive change on their local community and inspire the world.
YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE:
Visit Detroit Experience Factory, dPOP!, Build Institute, Walker-Miller Energy & Detroit Creative Corridor.
Experienced Guide: Enjoy info-packed stories about Detroit’s most important women-led companies.
Intimate Groups: Tour groups are limited to 20.
Luxury Transportation: Sit back and relax as we take you through the city (wifi included).
Food & Drinks: Lunch, drinks and snacks are provided throughout the day.
Additional Perks: Early access to our exclusive VIP Kickoff Party and Meetup Event.
PROGRAM IN DETAIL
April 12th
6:00pm VIP Kickoff Party
Join us at the VIP Kickoff Party at the Madison Building hosted by NewCo founder John Battelle. Mingle with Detroit’s change makers and enjoy a program featuring company spotlights from select Detroit businesses followed by a cocktail reception to network with NewCo host companies and VIP attendees.
April 13th
8:30 – 9:00am Meet up and coffee @ Ashe Supply Co.
We’ll start the day by fuelling up before we hop on the luxury NewCo Van. Meet us at Ashe Supply Co., 1555 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226.
9:30am Detroit Experience Factory
Go inside Detroit Experience Factory, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Detroit by utilizing interactive experiences and innovative resources to help folks connect to the people and projects in Detroit. Meet Executive Director Jeanette Pierce and learn how her personal passion for Detroit supports her work.
11:00am dPop!
Explore dPop!, an agency dedicated to cultivating rich experience through advanced design. CEO Melissa Price and her team make award winning work and are out to better the workplace by making cool, collaborative environments that reflect and embrace each client’s culture.
12:00pm Lunch @ FireBird Tavern
Time for a sit down lunch to network with fellow attendees and NewCo VIPs.
1:30pm Build Institute
Build Institute helps people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network in Detroit. Hear directly from Executive Director April Jones Boyle about how the Institute’s positive work support Detroit’s African American community through intentional inclusivity.
3:00pm Walker-Miller Energy Services
Walker-Miller is creating positive change in the world by offering innovative energy waste reduction solutions. Meet President and CEO Carla Walker-Miller for an energizing, info-packed conversation about Walker-Miller’s forward thinking approach to navigating the changing energy landscape.
4:30pm Detroit Creative Corridor
Olga Stella, Detroit Creative Corridor’s Executive Director, is widely recognized as a prominent small business advocate. DC3 takes pride in Detroit’s rich legacy of creativity, design and innovation. Meet Olga and learn about her commitment to Detroit’s creative industries.
6:00pm Meetup at Grand Circus
End a wonderful day of learning with our closing Meetup celebration. Meet fellow NewCo attendees for an evening of fun and celebration.
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