A new streaming series titled "Detroit Icon" is highlighting the city's long-standing small businesses with a special premiere gala and panel discussion scheduled for May 1st at the Detroit Historical Museum. The six-part series, created by a local business owner, aims to document the stories of enterprises that have become integral to the city's community and economy. The first three episodes premiered on March 30 and are currently available on multiple streaming platforms, according to a report from citybiz.co.

The Detroit Icon Series small businesses gala on May 1st will publicly celebrate local entrepreneurs who have navigated Detroit through various economic periods, offering a forum for owners and creators to discuss their stories of perseverance directly with the community. According to its creator, the project focuses on these establishments' resilience, formally recognizing their impact on the city's cultural and economic fabric.

What We Know So Far

  • The "Detroit Icon" series is a new six-part streaming show created by Jason Dean Waldron, owner of Time Warp Vintage in St. Clair Shores, according to citybiz.co.
  • The series spotlights small businesses that have persevered through Detroit’s economic shifts and contributed to shaping the city's future, as reported by citybiz.co.
  • The first three episodes of the series were released for streaming on multiple video platforms on March 30, the report states.
  • A special premiere gala for the Detroit Icon series is scheduled to take place on May 1, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Detroit Historical Museum.
  • The gala will include a preview screening of series content and a live panel discussion with featured Detroit business owners and the series creators, according to the announcement.

Detroit Icon Series: Honoring Legendary Small Businesses

Local business owner Jason Dean Waldron created the "Detroit Icon" series to document and celebrate Detroit's foundational small businesses. His project focuses on enterprises that have become local legends, operating through both prosperous and challenging periods in the city's history. According to citybiz.co, the series highlights these businesses as powerful forces that have not only survived but also actively contributed to Detroit's ongoing evolution.