# Event Details - **Event Name**: Economic and Workforce Development Community Conversation - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come share your thoughts on accessing jobs, creating economic opportunities, and how the City can support the workforce in Detroit.About this EventMayor Mary Sheffield's Rise Higher Detroit Economic and Workforce Development Community ConversationLocated at Focus: HOPE @ 1400 Oakman Blvd, DetroitMonday, February 2nd, 2026, from 5:30PM to 8PMOverviewJoin Mayor Mary Sheffield for an in-person community meeting to share your voice and help shape the future of Detroit!Rise Higher Detroit is Mayor Sheffield's citywide effort to listen to residents and shape City decisions around what people are actually experiencing in their daily lives. Through Community Conversations across Detroit, residents come together in guided, small-group discussions focused on the issues that most affect how people work, live, and get ahead. Each Community Conversation will focus on one of five issue areas. The Economic and Workforce Development Community Conversation will bring residents together to:Hear directly from Mayor Sheffield about her vision to improve access to jobs, strengthen career pathways, support small businesses, and prepare Detroiters for changing job marketsShare your lived experiences about getting a job, moving forward at work, growing a business, and making ends meet in  our cityParticipate in a guided conversation aboutexpanding pathways to good-paying careers, supporting small businesses, and building an economy that works for all DetroitersConnect with neighbors and City staff and help shape how City government responds to what Detroiters are experiencing across the City. Why This MattersMayor Sheffield is committed to building an administration that listens to and is shaped by everyday Detroiters. Your perspective and experience matter. These community conversations ensure that residents are at the center of decisions affecting our neighborhoods and our city.Registration: Space is limited. Registration is required, and confirmed attendees will receive a reminder email before the event. If capacity is reached, you may join the waitlist and still share your feedback through the online survey.If You Can't AttendYour voice is still essential. You can share your ideas and feedback anytime through our online survey: .Additional community conversation dates and locations will be announced soon. Stay updated at Rise Higher DetroitAbout Rise Higher DetroitRise Higher Detroit, the official transition initiative of Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield, aims to be the boldest and most inclusive engagement effort in Detroit’s history. The transition will help develop an official Transition Action Plan—a roadmap that reflects the voices, values, and aspirations of Detroiters. Together, we will help Mayor-Elect Sheffield realize her vision of an administration built on the voices and priorities of the people.No public or campaign dollars are being used to fund the activities of the Rise Higher Detroit transition committee. The Mayor-elect and Detroit’s philanthropic community have collaborated to create a fund, established at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and supported by a variety of foundations and other civic institutions, to fund transition efforts, including community engagement and talent acquisition. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/economic-and-workforce-development-community-conversation/100001981390553483 - **Event Categories**: meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Detroit - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Focus: HOPE - **lat**: 42.3990373 - **long**: -83.1234008 - **full address**: Focus: HOPE, 1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Economic and Workforce Development Community Conversation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f555cfb1833a2f5222cef1d8c36030eb6214e4cc7a34e50e184893464e82ec22-rimg-w1200-h600-dc21215f-gmir.jpg?v=1769347237 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Economic and Workforce Development Community Conversation being held? - **A:** Economic and Workforce Development Community Conversation takes place on Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Focus: HOPE, 1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Economic and Workforce Development Community Conversation? - **A:** Economic and Workforce Development Community Conversation is organized by Rise Higher Detroit. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Economic and Workforce Development Community Conversation is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Detroit, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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