It's time to HATCH Detroit's next homegrown business!

Over the last 8 years, the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest has grown to be the city’s original and premier retail competition for one savvy entrepreneur to win a cash grant and package of pro-bono services to help them build out their brick & mortar shop in the city. This year, Comerica Bank has doubled down on their commitment and have doubled the cash prize to $100,000. On September 27, we introduce the best concepts in Detroit retail to public vote.

Be the first to meet the rising stars behind the businesses competing for the grand prize. Local DJ, local food and drinks served by Hatch Alumni. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program will begin at 7.

ATTIRE

We've recieved some questions around the dress code. To put it in plain English, our advice is to wear what you would choose for a night out at a cool restaurant downtown.

GUEST CHECK-IN

We'll have your name (or the name of the person who purchased your ticket) on a list at check-in. If you wish to bring a copy of your ticket confirmation on your phone to expedite check-in, you may do so. There is no need to bring a printed copy of your ticket.

PARKING

There are several parking options around N'Namdi Cultural Center.

• *First Congregational Church (33 E. Forest Ave. Detroit, MI 48201)* This is the official reserved lot for the event and is located directly across the street from the gallery entrance. The N'Namdi Event parking sign will be placed out front. When this lot is full, additional parking options are available below.
• Historical Sugar Hill House Parking Lot (86 E. Forest Ave. Detroit, MI 48201)
• City of Detroit Garfield Lot (81 Garfield Detroit, MI 48201) Enter through the alley off John R. St.
• John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Parking (4646 John R. St. Detroit, MI 48201)
• Wayne State University Parking Structure (91 W. Forest Ave. Detroit 48201)