The grim realities in Detroit, thousands of auto workers being laid off and foreclosed homes flooding the markets, make it seem as if there is little to no hope for this city. But there are sparks of inspirations that I see on a daily basis that tell me, it’s not over and I’m not giving up on my city just yet!

Whether it’s local entrepreneurs taking initiative, people coming together to plan the next big thing, or local artists just trying to make a difference; Detroit is always buzzing with ideas and passionate individuals. Every week there are tweet-ups and meet-ups of sorts. People are connecting, networking, and trying to bring business to each other because we’re all in this together.

Most recently I was approached by a group called Refresh Detroit asking for a talk to a group of business owners and professionals on conversion optimization. I was happy to see locals tapping into the many resources we have available within a short distance from our offices. For all you Michiganders, Khalid and I will be giving a great presentation at Wayne State University, May 19th @ 6 pm. Don’t miss out.

For everyone else in the blogsphere, don’t give up on MI just yet – there’s something great happening in this state and in particular, in the city of Detroit!