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DDA, Continued from page 8 with the businesses to help with the [the DDA] hope they can make Tsolorry Auto (wholesaler), Sun-
organization of all the extra activities. enough connections to create a cus- shine Construction, Tire Stop Stor-
nated by State Representative Kevin “The cruise was successful this tomer-base and be able to open up age Facility, Destiny's Children,
Coleman and the Michigan Railroads year and we’re looking forward to their own business in the city,” said Snazzy (ice cream shop), PBA Per-
Association. Supplies for 100 back- making even more positive changes Gouin. formance, Wayne Truck Stop (BP),
packs were donated by Wayne resi- next year,” said Gouin. The purpose of the Market is to Tuckerville, LLC (Clinic), Main Auto
dent Chris Miller, and Something you have to experi- support small business, while also Deal, Chemistry Banquet Hall, New
Wayne-Westland Schools delivered ence in Downtown Wayne are the providing a unique shopping experi- Life Church Metro Detroit, Inc., and
100 additional backpacks at the Concerts in Goudy Park. The free ence that draws shoppers into the U&A Auto Sales.
event. summer concerts are made possible Downtown. “We also had a record this year
State Wayne and the DDA do- through a partnership with the Ro- “Big changes are coming to the with seven site plans total (redevel-
nated popcorn for the event and tary Club of Wayne. market that will be announced at the opment of site or reconstruction).
Smoke House Fire Trailer was on “The concerts are always a huge end of January,” said Gouin. “Be on Since I joined in January 2017, we
site offering fire safety and training. success. They get bigger every year,” the lookout for new and exciting in- normally have three or four in a nor-
“That’s the mission of the DDA, to said Gouin. formation on that.” mal year,” said Gouin. “People are
create reasons for people to come to The DDA was able to create a re- The Makers Market proved to be seeking out the City of Wayne to start
the downtown area. With the new lationship with the Knights of Colum- successful and cultivated a new their business which is what we are
events, we fulfilled that goal. Lisa has bus Notre Dame Council 3021 in store-front business in 2022, Moon- striving for. It’s exciting.”
allowed us to create those events,” 2021. The Knights have hosted the lit Mystic owned by Tiffany Walker, The DDA also continues to collab-
said Gouin. Open-Air Christmas Market event new business owner and 2022 orate with the Wayne Historical Soci-
Kubany plays a huge role in one for the past two years and the DDA Emerging Business of the Year ety and sponsored the annual
of the annual events the City of has proudly sponsored this event Award winner. Holiday Night at the Museum. The
Wayne always looks forward to: each year. “The whole purpose of the market event has become much more than
Cruisin’ US12. Another huge event the DDA was is to cultivate, and we did achieve just a tree lighting and seeing Santa.
The 16th annual US12 Car involved with was the Downtown that goal. That was a huge success,” “That event was huge. Our atten-
Cruise added Pit Stops throughout Wayne “Makers Market” that opened said Gouin. dance was significantly higher this
Downtown Wayne for the second in 2021. A “Small Business Saturday” year than it was last year,” said
year in a row. The pit stops included “The whole idea behind this was event was introduced in 2021 and Gouin. “We had a new twist; Hillcrest
food trucks, activities, and entertain- giving an opportunity for makers in hosted by the DDA at the Makers Church surprised everyone with fire-
ment. The DDA served as a partner Wayne to grow their business. We Market. This continued in 2022. works at the same time we lit the
The DDA also hosted the Gold tree.”
Box giveaway, the Passport Program, The Facade Improvement Grant
VIP Shopping Experience, and the was used again in 2022 and 10 busi-
Holiday Market Campaign $100 Gift nesses took advantage of the grant
Away. for a new awning.
The City of Wayne welcomed 26 “We [the DDA] just had a meeting
new businesses in 2022 that submit- and put the plan together for this up-
ted zoning applications: Henrys Serv- coming year. We met all of the goals
ice Center (New Owner), Discount for last year and we’re looking for-
Auto Complete (New Owner), Wing ward to a better year this year,” said
Stop, Wayne Westland PT, Moonlit Gouin.
Mystic LLCX, Taste the Smoke, Tiny
Stepping Stones Childcare, China If you are interested in more in-
Garden (New Owner), Chic Dreams formation about the Markers Market
Events Planning & Design Studio, or any other event the DDA has spon-
TBI Behavioral & Residential Con- sored or hosted, please contact Lori
sultants, Emmanuel Faith Outreach, Gouin, City of Wayne DDA Director,
Weddings by Lama, Dan's Steam at (734)722-2002 or by email at lgo-
Cleaning, Prime One Urgent Care, uin@cityofwayne.com.

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