The Detroit Red Wings today announced that Landmark level sponsor Meijer will serve as the club’s new Helmet Entitlement Partner. The Michigan-based grocer will have its brand marks prominently appearing on Detroit’s home, away and practice helmets beginning with this week’s NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City. See Ber

As part of Meijer’s recently extended partnership, a decal will be positioned on the left and right sides of the helmet, which will be worn for home and away games, as well as practices throughout this season and further Meijer branding will continue to be featured at Little Caesars Arena. In honor of the new helmet partnership, the first 10,000 fans to enter Little Caesars Arena for the Saturday, Dec. 18 game against the New Jersey Devils will receive a Holiday ornament that is a replica of the Red Wings helmet with the Meijer logo featured.

“We’re thankful to our friends at Meijer for their recently expanded partnership, and for a company with such deep-rooted Michigan ties to be featured on the classic Red Wings helmets,” said Peter Kent, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “We look forward to furthering our community-based partnership with Meijer for many years to come.”

Meijer also serves as the presenting sponsor of the Little Wings Learn to Play program, a curriculum for children aged 5-8 that includes six sessions of on-ice instruction and a full set of hockey equipment for an affordable cost. In addition, Meijer also sponsors the Detroit Red Wings Street Hockey Summer Tour, a series of free clinics for kids ages 7-12 traditionally held in Meijer parking lots across the state of Michigan.

The Red Wings will donate $200 to Meijer’s Simply Give program for every goal scored during the 2021-22 season. Simply Give has helped local food pantries keep their shelves stocked since November 2008, and has generated more than $65 million thanks to the continued generosity and support of Meijer customers, team members and food pantry partners who are committed to helping feed hungry families.

The Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and Meijer will also once again participate in the Hometown Holiday Assist program, supporting Detroit families and local non-profit organizations in need during the holiday season. “We’re very pleased to broaden our partnership with the Detroit Red Wings,” said Cathy Cooper, Senior Director of Partnerships & Giving for Meijer. “Our longstanding relationship with the Red Wings continues to grow because we share the important vision of leveraging our collective efforts to support and enrich local communities. We’re very glad this opportunity became available to us.”

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313 Presents today announced a new relationship with Comerica Bank. Detroit’s largest banking network provider will be the exclusive presenting partner of the iconic Fox Theatre in the heart of The District Detroit.

The partnership will feature community initiatives focused on youth empowerment. The philanthropic outreach combines resources from each partner to engage and connect community organizations and schools to the Fox Theatre and to other resources such as financial education and career development. Specific community-focused programming will be announced at a later date.

Additionally, the Fox Theatre and Comerica Bank will provide exclusive benefits for Comerica card holders, set to launch in 2022.

“The Fox Theatre is one of the most legendary showplaces of the world and plays an integral role within our community. We are excited to welcome Comerica Bank to help us amplify this beloved venue’s expansive array of world-class entertainment for our guests.” said Howard Handler, 313 Presents President. “Comerica Bank’s commitment to the Fox Theatre and Detroit is fully aligned with our goal to make a positive difference in people’s lives within and around the city.”

Comerica Bank’s presenting partnership with the Fox Theatre expands upon its established sports and entertainment relationships, including with the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, and deepens the bank’s investment into the city of Detroit and Southeast Michigan, which dates back 172 years.

“As one of the nation’s most iconic entertainment venues, the Fox Theatre is deeply rooted in Detroit’s rich history and has become vital to the city’s rebirth and renaissance over the past two decades,” said Mike Ritchie, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President. “Our goal in partnering with 313 Presents focuses on supporting the Fox Theatre’s presentation of marquee events and performances while preserving the grandness of the theatre’s authentic and original beauty. Additionally, we look forward to building collaborative philanthropic engagements that will further connect our communities to the Fox Theatre and create a lasting impact.”

Olympia Development of Michigan has also partnered with Comerica to name the parking garage located at 50 W. Montcalm Street, across from the historic Fox Theatre, the Comerica Garage, which includes new signage to be installed soon.

In July 1987, Michael and Marian Ilitch purchased the Fox Theatre and began a robust restoration of the building that cost more than $12 million to complete. After nearly a year-long renovation, 100 percent of the theater was restored, preserving 80 percent of the original finish, with added amenities that cater to discerning corporate and private patrons.

The suite level of the theater was converted into a private viewing area, providing an intimate setting for guests in 17 “suite style” boxes. The venue was declared a National Historical Landmark on June 29, 1989 and continues to offer an intimate and immersive performance experience for guests and artists alike. In addition to the annual Fox Theatre Series, which features a collection of award-winning Broadway musicals, interactive stage shows and treasured holiday favorites, the venue hosts a wide array of the most renowned names in music and entertainment.

Comerica Bank recognizes that its success is intertwined with the prosperity of the communities it serves. In 2020, Comerica Bank and Comerica Charitable Foundation committed nearly $2 million in supporting Michigan community programming and businesses impacted by the pandemic. Comerica also moved $2.5 million in deposits to First Independence Bank, the only Minority Depository Institution (MDI) headquartered in Michigan and located on Woodward Ave., that launched a strategic partnership this will help foster economic viability by assisting minority and under-served communities.

With 21 banking centers, Comerica is the only bank operating over 20 locations throughout the city and its neighborhoods. Comerica also provides one of the largest banking center networks in Southeast Michigan (145) and throughout the entire state of Michigan (188).

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When disasters strike, first responders are specially trained to be the first to arrive on the scene, provide aid and protect the well-being of our communities. They run toward an event rather than away, facing unique risks and challenges to ensure the safety of others.

To express gratitude and show appreciation for first responders, the Detroit Tigers and BELFOR Property Restoration (BELFOR) honored the countless frontline heroes of our region at Comerica Park on Saturday, September 11, the 20^th anniversary of 9/11, in an exclusive pregame ceremony. The program is part of BELFOR’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and showing gratitude for first responders in the community. The Tigers took on the Tampa Bay Rays at 6:10 p.m.

Prior to the on-field ceremony, three first pitches were thrown by local first responders, including Roseville Fire Chief Brian Kanigowski, White Lake Police Chief Daniel Keller, and Kristin Kasten, a communications supervisor at Huron Valley’s Dispatch Center. BELFOR CEO Sheldon Yellen caught each of the first pitches. A moment of silence to honor the victims of 9/11 was held, and the National Anthem was performed by Christopher Madzik, a Lieutenant at the Northville Township Fire Department.

“The world will never forget the ultimate sacrifice these brave men and women made twenty years ago on September 11, 2001 and we owe it to our heroes today to give them a little thanks and recognition.” said Sheldon Yellen, CEO of BELFOR Property Restoration. “Every day is gameday for our heroic first responders and it’s an honor to recognize them along with our friends at the Detroit Tigers.”

“Everyone remembers where they were when the tragic events of 9/11 took place. It’s important to remember and honor the brave men and women who lost their lives 20 years ago, and those that continue to serve and protect us each and every day,” said Peter Kent, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “We’re grateful that our friends at BELFOR are helping us celebrate these courageous first responders on Saturday night.”

BELFOR Property Restoration is the world’s largest disaster recovery and property restoration company headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan. BELFOR is proud to offer 24/7/365 residential, commercial, and industrial customers the service needed to help return to normalcy following fire, water, wind, and other natural disasters – including the recent flooding and response to Hurricane Ida. Visit belfor.com for more information.

The Detroit Tigers welcomed Little League World Series (LLWS) champions from Taylor North for a special ceremony prior to last night’s game.

Before the first pitch, Taylor North players were introduced at Comerica Park over the PA and received a standing ovation from Tigers fans as they lined up along the third baseline. Tigers players and manager A.J. Hinch then presented each Taylor North player with their own Tigers jersey.

“They’ve earned every bit of our love and appreciation,” said Hinch on meeting the Taylor North players. “This was a really cool opportunity for us to give back something to a group of kids that love the game and brought a lot of special memories to a lot of people.”

Taylor North manager Rick Thorning said that it “just awesome” to hear that A.J. Hinch and other Tigers were watching the Little League World Series games in the clubhouse.

The opening ceremony concluded a full day of activities at Comerica Park for the LLWS champions. The 11-man Taylor North team watched Tigers batting practice from the field and met Tigers GM Al Avila during dinner at the Brushfire Grill. “Congratulations on behalf of the Detroit Tigers and the Ilitch family,” Avila said. “We’re all very proud of you.”

The team then joined Tigers Live for an interview with Johnny Kane.

Taylor North beat Ohio 5-2 in the LLWS Championship Game in Williamsport, PA on Sunday, finishing the postseason with an impressive 15-1 record.  The team avenged its one loss to Hawaii, beating them 2-1 on Saturday to advance to the LLWS Championship Game.  

Taylor North is the first team from Michigan to win the Little League World Series since 1959, when it was won by the Hamtramck Little League team.  The Hamtramck team is considered one of the best Little League teams ever and was inducted into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017.

In proudly celebrating Taylor North’s championship season, the Detroit Tigers believe in promoting youth baseball and making the game accessible to all.  In pursuit of that mission, the Tigers and local community leaders recently celebrated the start of renovation at historic Hamtramck Stadium.

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The team behind Four Man Ladder Management (“Four Man Ladder”) is excited to announce that they have been selected by Olympia Development of Michigan to operate an all-new dining concept in the former Eddystone Hotel. Four Man Ladder will begin interior construction of the street-level establishment later this year.

The Four Man Ladder team owns and operates Grey Ghost and Second Best on Watson Street in Midtown. The operation includes Chefs John Vermiglio and Joe Giacomino, along with Will Lee (Beverage Director) and Michael Gray (Director of Operations).

“On the heels of the fifth anniversary of our flagship restaurant Grey Ghost, we are extremely excited to embark on our third venture and to partner with Olympia Development on this special opportunity. As we look to continue the expansion of our family of restaurants, the Eddystone concept immediately stood out to us as a great opportunity given the beautiful architecture of the building and the location within The District Detroit. We are looking forward to starting construction and sharing more details as we progress,” said Chef John Vermiglio.

Restoration of the historic Eddystone continues to move swiftly and will bring 92 apartments with 20 percent set aside as affordable units, just steps from Little Caesars Arena. Four Man Ladder and Olympia Development are partnering to build out a 5,000 square foot restaurant comprising 85 seats split between the dining room, bar and lounge.

“We have been very impressed by how the Four Man Ladder team has operated Grey Ghost Detroit and Second Best over the years and are really happy to have them as partners in this project in The District Detroit,” said Stefan Stration, Vice President of Development.

Concept, design and menu details will be announced later this year with a projected grand opening of spring of 2022.

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KultureCity, an organization recognized nationwide for using resources to revolutionize and effect change in the community for those with sensory needs, has named Little Caesars Arena the 2021 Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year. The award was presented at the KultureBALL in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, August 21.  

All events hosted at Little Caesars Arena are sensory inclusive, and promote an accommodating and positive experience for guests and fans with sensory needs. Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are often experienced by individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD and other similar conditions.

In addition to Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, Fox Theatre, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre are all KultureCity certified.

“Providing a comfortable and inclusive experience for fans and guests is a top priority at all of our venues,” said Chris Granger, Group President, Sports & Entertainment, Ilitch Holdings, Inc.  “We support KultureCity’s tremendous mission and look forward to partnering with them for years to come.”

Through the certification process, event staff are trained by leading medical professionals to recognize guests and fans with sensory needs and how best to handle sensory overload situations. Those overwhelmed by the environment may be provided with sensory bags equipped with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads. Access to quieter and more secure environments are also available.  

“Our communities shape our lives and it’s been so enlightening to see Little Caesars Arena go the extra mile to ensure an inclusive and adaptable environment,” said Uma Srivastava, Executive Director of KultureCity. “We’re honored to partner with Olympia Entertainment, and are excited that Little Caesars Arena is the honoree of the 2021 Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year.”  Former Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year award winners include Atlanta’s State Farm Arena in 2019, Orlando’s Camping World Stadium in 2018 and Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena in 2017.

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Yesterday, 11-time All-Star Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers became the 28th player in the history of Major League Baseball to record his 500th career home run. The two-time American League Most Valuable Player and 2012 AL Triple Crown winner joined the exclusive list with a 400-foot blast against pitcher Steven Matz of the Toronto Blue Jays in the top of the sixth inning. Cabrera, the first player in his Club’s long history to reach this milestone as a Tiger, extended his all-time home run record among all Venezuelan players.

Watch the many memorable home runs Miggy hit through the years.

To congratulate Cabrera on this historic feat, MLB has released a MAKE IT MAJOR spot that includes music featuring Cabrera himself and Venezuelan artist Sibilino. Throughout the season, MLB has highlighted MAKE IT MAJOR moments in baseball which are major impact moments that excite and inspire us.

Click here for the :30 Miguel Cabrera MAKE IT MAJOR spot: Link

HAZLO GRANDE (Spanish version): Link

Cabrera, who has the eighth highest career batting average among players entering their 500th home run at-bat (per the Elias Sports Bureau), joins Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols as the only active players who are members of the 500 home run club.

Cabrera is less than 50 hits away from the 3,000th of his 19-year career, which also includes a World Series Championship during his rookie season with the 2003 Florida Marlins. During that Fall Classic, Cabrera hit a home run against seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens. The 38-year-old Cabrera led the Tigers to four consecutive Postseasons from 2011-2014, including the 2012 AL Championship. Cabrera is among the leaders of active players (min. 800 games played) in many offensive categories, including first in batting average (.311); second in hits (2,955), doubles (591), home runs (500), RBI (1,785) and runs scored (1,498); third in walks (1,192); and fifth in on-base percentage (.388) and slugging percentage (.534). Cabrera is currently cochairing the Protect Michigan Commission, helping inform Michiganders on the importance of getting their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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On August 14, the Detroit Tigers, in their game against the Cleveland Indians, welcomed 32,845 fans to Comerica Park – their largest crowd of the 2021 season – for the 16^th annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! Celebration.

The celebration, which recognizes and honors the contributions of Hispanic and Latin American players and coaches to the game of baseball, featured live entertainment on the concourse, Latin-themed décor and displays, and foods and drink that represents Latin American culture.   Pre– and in-game programming paid homage to current and former players and coaches of Latin American descent, and, the first 10,000 fans that entered Comerica Park received a complimentary Tigres replica jersey, courtesy of Miller Lite.

Prior to the game, the Tigers and Nike came together to provide a special day to 30 youth softball players from the Clark Park Coalition, a recreational center offering sport, enrichment, and vital resources to families of southwest Detroit.

The softball ball players, ages 6 and older, were from the “Lady Diamonds” and “Diamond Girls” programs, where they receive introductory instruction and recreational play opportunities.  Their day began with a trip to the Detroit-based Nike Community Store, with each player receiving, courtesy of Nike, a bag of complimentary merchandise as well as $100 to spend on additional merchandise.  

After, the softball players, their coaches and families arrived early at Comerica Park and were greeted by Tigers infielder Jeimer Candelario. The young players were then able to watch Detroit’s batting practice, participate in the pregame ceremony honoring current and former Hispanic players, coaching and executive staff, and cheer the Tigers on to victory.

“With special thanks to Nike, the Tigers were happy to provide a memorable day to these young athletes as part of our ¡Fiesta Tigres! Celebration,” said Kevin Brown, Director of Community Impact for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings.  “We are pleased that youth baseball continues to thrive in southwest Detroit’s vibrant Clark Park community as we help ensure sports access, experiences and resources for children throughout Detroit.”

To learn more about the Latin American influence on the Tigers’ current 40-man roster, visit the Equality page on tigers.com for a feature story available in both Spanish and English.

Olympia Development of Michigan has selected Hayman Company as property manager for the historic Eddystone. Hayman’s responsibility will include marketing and outreach to attract and retain renters, as well as overall building management.

The 13-story, Italian Renaissance-style Eddystone hotel was first opened in the 1920s. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units will be available when restoration of the former hotel is complete later this year. In total, there will be 92 residential units, twenty percent of which will be reserved as affordable housing.

“The Hayman Company team will be a great partner to bring to life the vision we have for this historic property within The District Detroit,” said Stefan Stration, Vice President of Development for Olympia Development of Michigan. “As a local company with national experience, Hayman understands the property’s significance, and the needs of the residents who will call it home.”

Hayman has extensive experience in affordable housing management.

“Our team is really looking forward to managing the Eddystone with the high standards of excellence and customer service which this treasure deserves,” said Andrew Hayman, President of Hayman Company. “We understand the significance of the Eddystone and are committed to facilitating a dynamic and high quality of life for Detroiters who choose to live in it.”

In addition to being located in the heart of The District Detroit (adjacent to the award-winning Little Caesars Arena and nestled between Woodward and Cass Avenues), the Eddystone will feature a number of resident-pleasing amenities. Tenants will benefit from a private lobby, which will be staffed 24 hours a day, custom artwork, an exercise room as well as a dog wash station for pets. A unique bar and dining experience is anticipated for the street-level space.

The Eddystone will join other recent additions to The District Detroit, including the eye-catching new construction building at 2715 Woodward. Later this year, the former Women’s City Club, located in the Park Avenue Historic District, is expected to open, and construction is expected to begin at Bagley Development Group’s Residences@150. Pre-development planning continues on the proposed Henry Street redevelopment of seven historic buildings. 2

Rental information for the Eddystone will be available soon.

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