by Dominique Hicks | Nov 11, 2025 | People, Your Neighborhood
For Manish J., owner of Third Coast Spray Foam in Fruitport, running a small insulation business is about building trust with customers. Since 2017, his company has served homes, businesses and even shipping containers across West Michigan. But like many small...
by Dominique Hicks | Nov 11, 2025 | Oakland County, People, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
When DeShawn W. retired from a 21-year career in the U.S. Navy, he knew he wanted to keep serving his community. In 2019, the Detroit native launched his small business, Duke Investments & Associates, which helps connect the community to vital services in...
by Joelle Kruczek | Nov 11, 2025 | Empowering Detroit, Our People, Your Neighborhood
Fellowship Chapel in Detroit became a hub of hope and support in late October as DTE Energy teamed up with The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) to host DTE’s Customer Resource Fair. This community-focused event wasn’t just about providing help – it was about making a...
by Jessica Watson | Nov 4, 2025 | Environment, Our People, Your Neighborhood
Shawn Patterson, vice president of Environmental Management and Safety, has been recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of Michigan’s Notable Leaders in Sustainability, an honor that reflects his leadership and unwavering commitment to environmental progress....
by Elizabeth Durham | Nov 3, 2025 | Detroit - District 6, Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Energy Future, Wayne County
3, 2, 1 … SNIP! The DTE Foundation, in partnership with Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, unveiled a newly redesigned immersive learning installation at the JA Finance Park, located at Junior Achievement’s Southeast Headquarters in Detroit. ...
by Shannon Janeczek | Nov 3, 2025 | Energizing Youth, Energy Future, Human Needs, Planet, Uncategorized, Wayne County
DTE’s voluntary MIGreenPower program helps both households and businesses meet sustainability goals by attributing their energy use to Michigan-made renewable energy. That appealed to Ali Sayed, who founded nonprofit HYPE Athletics in 2001 to create positive...
