Events & Party Pictures

Tom Wilson, president and CEO of Olympia Entertainment, shared updates on the new District Detroit and hockey arena during the DBusiness Breakfast Series on July 26. The event, which was held at the Great Lakes Culinary Center in Southfield, featured a strolling breakfast and networking.

Kirco, a Troy-based construction and real estate development firm, held a networking reception for regional brokers on May 18 at The Bird and the Bread in Birmingham.

The Detroit Economic Club held its annual Chairman’s Dinner on June 13 at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The gala event, which raised funds for the club’s operations, featured a networking reception, dinner, a silent auction, and a brief program with remarks by Bill Ford.

The Kids TALK Children's Advocacy Center announced the formal completion of its $2 million major gift campaign at a celebration event held on July 14 at Shinola in Detroit. Shinola provided hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, and cocktails to attendees.

The Detroit Economic Club held its annual Young Leader Conference on June 30 at Cobo Center in Detroit. The conference was attended by DEC Young Leader Members and featured keynotes and breakout sessions for professional development, as well as a post-conference networking reception.

More than 150 people attended this year's Motown and Wine in the Garden Celebration at the Ronald McDonald House at the Detroit Medical Center. The fundraiser for the house, featured food, beverages, and 1960s music provided by DJ Jamez-Cloud9.

The 38th annual Concours d'Elegance held a preview event on July 13. This year's event, which takes place this month at the Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, will feature a variety of automotive events and an updated antique car showcase.

Steward Media hosted its Speed Networking Event for Real Estate Professionals on July 1 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Seventy real estate professionals, including brokers, real estate investors, national tenants, and more, attended the event.

Focus: HOPE held its Heroes for Hope Awards Program on June 10 at the Grand Riverview Ballroom at Cobo Center in Detroit. The event featured a VIP honoree meet and greet, dinner, and an afterglow.

The JVS 19th Annual Strictly Business Networking and Awards Luncheon was held on June 23 at the MGM Grand Detroit. John Rakolta Jr., chairman and CEO of Walbridge, was the honorary chair and keynote speaker for the event.