Larry Alexander

In addition to the economic impact dollar figure, of particular interest to us was that the All-Star Game and related read more

In addition to the economic impact dollar figure, of particular interest to us was that the All-Star Game and related events generated nearly 20,000 hotel room nights, with an average lodging expense of $403 per group.

There wasn't anything I could do about it. I lost three docks. I've been here 35 years, and I've never read more

There wasn't anything I could do about it. I lost three docks. I've been here 35 years, and I've never seen devastation like this.

It showed the national spotlight that Detroit has the wherewithal to pull off a major national event. It also changes read more

It showed the national spotlight that Detroit has the wherewithal to pull off a major national event. It also changes the conversation about Detroit.

The perception is all we are is smokestacks and empty buildings. It's an opportunity to let the world see what's read more

The perception is all we are is smokestacks and empty buildings. It's an opportunity to let the world see what's happening here.

The mood in Comerica Park, downtown Detroit and around the region during All-Star Week was electrifying, and our residents were read more

The mood in Comerica Park, downtown Detroit and around the region during All-Star Week was electrifying, and our residents were welcoming, happy and proud of metro Detroit as their hometown.