Meet a visionary reshaping the culinary landscape of Dearborn. 🍽️✨
As the co-owner of Gathering Roots, Karl Makky isn’t just opening restaurants; he’s engineering a masterclass in creating experiences that showcase the economic and social impact of entrepreneurship.
His diverse portfolio—featuring local staples like Avenue American Bistro, Unburger, EGG BAR, and Birdie’s—serves as the blueprint for his latest venture, the highly anticipated Boardwalk.
Check out the full interview at Betondearborn.com/expo and make sure you’re in the ROOM to see this panel live 👀
We will see you May 13th!
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🎙️Creative Strategist: @brycethethird
🎥 Content Media: @mgf.grp
From legacy to latte, Ali Bakri’s journey is the ultimate story of homegrown success. ☕️🏙️
Hear from Ali on how he transitioned from an accounting grad to a coffee entrepreneur, all while staying rooted in the city he loves.
For Ali, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the bottom line—it’s about the courage to turn a family vision into a community staple and to support those around you.
It’s where neighbors become family and Dearborn becomes a destination.
From mobile coffee trucks to his latest shop, Ali’s journey is proof that when you invest in your roots, everything grows. 🚀
See the full interview at betondearborn.com/expo Register TODAY for this free event!
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🎙️Creative Strategist: @brycethethird
🎥 Content Media: @mgf.grp
What started as a passion project has turned into one of Metro Detroit’s ultimate food guides. 🍔✨
We sat down with Hanan, the visionary behind Detroit Halal Eats, to talk about her journey to becoming one of the region’s most successful local creators. 📈
Hanan’s platform isn’t just about food; it’s about discovery, community, and opening doors to the best Halal options across the city.
Watch to hear her story of turning a digital space into a local movement! Head to betondearborn.com/expo to see the full interview!
Be sure to be in the room May 13th for our regional business panel!
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🎙️Creative Strategist: @brycethethird
🎥 Content Media: @mgf.grp
Betting on Dearborn means betting on YOU. 🎲✨
This expo isn’t just for business owners—it’s for the dreamers, the doers, and every neighbor ready to see our community thrive.
Whether you’re launching a startup, growing a career, or just want to be part of the next big chapter, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Let’s double down on our potential, together. 📈🤝
📍May 13th - 4-8PM Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
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🎙️Creative Strategist: @brycethethird
🎥 Content Media: @mgf.grp
In Dearborn, it’s about more than just business—it’s community first🤝
Becuase behind every great event is a mission to serve. 🏙️
We caught up with Amanda Sancen, Special Events Manager for the City of Dearborn Economic Development Team, to discuss the city’s unique “people-first” mentality.
Amanda shares why providing resource-driven events is vital to our growth and how the community’s collective success is the ultimate goal.
When one of us wins, we all win! 🏙️✨
Join us on May 13th at the Bet On Dearborn Resource EXPO to check out all of the amazing resources available within our local, regional and state levels.
Bring your ideas big and small and let’s work together to take it to the next level. 🙌
This is a FREE event so register today!
📲Head to the link in our BIO or to betondearborn.com
🎙️Creative strategist: @brycethethird
🎥Content Media: @mgf.grp
The countdown is on! 🗓️ Join us on May 13th for a powerhouse Business Resource Panel at the Bet on Dearborn Resource Expo.
Keep an 👀 on our feed as we will be highlighting some of the amazing contributors who helped us bring this panel to life!
And tonight we are kicking it off with one of the Event Coordinators for the EXPO: Dr. De’Janae Douglas, Workforce Development Manager for the City of Dearborn. ✨
She talks about the massive scale of resources available at our event. With now over 80+ vendors on-site, De’Janae highlights how the city is committed to supporting businesses at every single stage—from startup to scale-up.
For De’Janae, fostering this ecosystem isn’t just a goal; it’s one of the most important investments we can make in our community’s future. 📈✨
Keep your eye out for more impactful interviews with our event sponsor and storytelling strategist @brycethethird as we lead up to our event next week!
And a huge thank you to our Panel Content Day Sponsor @mgf.grp for capturing these interviews in showcasing the power behind these initiatives 🎥
Be sure to join us for this FREE event!
📲Register via the link in our BIO or head to betondearborn.com to learn more
