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Nov. 1, 2026 ~ David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer for the Downtown Detroit Partnership tells Ann Thomas a 70-foot Norway Spruce is arriving by Amazon delivery, and the Detroit Christmas tree will be lifted into place during a special event on November 4th at Campus Martius. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 1, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, President & CEO of The Parade Company talks to Ann Thomas about America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White and says the parade celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 1, 2026 ~ Mary Anne Demo, Executive Director of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site tells Ann Thomas they have a newly renovated venue for weddings, corporate events and special celebrations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 1, 2026 ~ In this week's episode of Opportunity Detroit, Ann Thomas hears all about festivities and celebrations in the Detroit area! David Cowan tells Ann all about the Campus Martius Christmas tree, Tony Michaels discusses the 100th anniversary of the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Mary Anne Demo shares information about the newly renovated Packard Proving Grounds! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 24, 2026 ~ Ayesha Maxwell, Executive Director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, talks to Ann Thomas about the 20-million-dollar Monroe Streetscape transformation, and she says visitors are enjoying the changes to the neighborhood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 24, 2026 ~ Cody Disbennet talks to Ann Thomas about his new job as the Director of Operations for Huntington Place, and he says he's thrilled to be back in the Midwest where he grew up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 24, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas is joined by Cody Disbennet to discuss his role as the Director of Operations for Huntington Place, and his exciting return to the Midwest. Then, Ayesha Maxwell, Executive Director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, talks to Ann Thomas about the 20-million-dollar Monroe Streetscape transformation. To wrap things up, President and CEO of Move Detroit, Hilary Doe, joins the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 11, 2026 ~ Zach Riberdy, Connor Sports Marketing Director, tells Ann Thomas they are thrilled to be providing the "official basketball court" for the NCAA Men's Final Four coming to Detroit in April. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 11, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas is joined by Paddy Lynch, Ricky Blanding, and Zach Riberdy to discuss all things donuts, food waste, and NCAA Final Four flooring! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 11, 2026 ~ Paddy Lynch, Owner of Dutch Girls Donuts tells Ann Thomas his wife worked with him to open the second Dutch Girl Donuts on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit, and she did a great job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 11, 2026 ~ Ricky Blanding, CEO of Scrap Soils talks to Ann Thomas about his food waste collection business in Detroit and he says they are looking for donors to join the effort. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 4, 2026 ~ Aaron Velthoven, Detroit Free Press Race Director & Vice-President talks to Ann Thomas about this year's race weekend taking place October 16-18th and introduces a new half marathon in Detroit that will take place April 25th, 2027! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 4, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, Move Detroit President & CEO talks to Ann Thomas about her work helping to grow Detroit's population and discusses how rewarding it is to see people enjoying all the city has to offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 4, 2026 ~ Heather Grondin, Gordie Howe Bridge Chief Relations Officer, checks in with Ann Thomas to talk about the bridge, and discusses the thousands of visitors they have welcomed walking across the bridge, and the new interpretive signs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 4, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas chats with Aaron Velthoven, Detroit Free Press Race Director & Vice-President to discuss the race just around the corner, and preview a new race coming next spring. She also checks in with Heather Grondin, Gordie Howe Bridge Chief Relations Officer about how things have been going since the bridge opening, and talks to Hilary Doe, Move Detroit President & CEO about her work in helping to grow Detroit's population! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.