this programming is for companies that are looking to attract & retain talent in Detroit by developing a deeper connection and understanding to the city.

One of our main goals at City Institute is to help with attraction & retention by helping potential and current employees & residents understand, appreciate and connect to the Detroit community. We have worked with thousands of companies and organizations to take 160,000 people on attraction & retention tours since we began in 2005. 80% have been current or potential residents, employees or college students in the region. Of those tour attendees surveyed:

• 93% feel more connected to Detroit

• 80% were more likely to take a job in Detroit,

• 78% of participants had a better understanding of Detroit

Private tour experiences offer a deeper understanding of Detroit through contextual storytelling focusing on the people, places, and projects that make up Detroit’s diverse landscape

Learning Journeys go beyond a tour to offer in-depth experiences that focus on Detroit as a classroom, including site visits, panel discussions, and case studies.

Speaking Engagements & Workshops include presentations and workshops either about Detroit or about sharing lessons learned with other cities.