Director, Global Affairs and Government Relations

NYSE Euronext

Why Do You Like Detroit?

Why Fusion?

Administrative Assistant

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI

Why Do You Like Detroit?I've lived here my entire life and I desire to be a part of the solutions to improve our city.

Why Fusion?It gives me the opportunity to network and boarden my exposures to other young professionals whom I have commonalities with.

Attorney

Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC

Why Do You Like Detroit?I like the opportunity to create new projects in a city that has what I call an open social structure.

Why Fusion?Fusion is full of energetic, intelligent, good-hearted people. Folks who want to make a difference in the region. At the same time, being under the umbrella of the Chamber means something to me. We use existing resources and work with existing power structures to make an impact.

Mortgage Service Client Consultant

Citizens Bank

Why Do You Like Detroit?The Detroit area is a great place to live and learn

Why Fusion?Fusion gives young professionals the opportunity to meet other like minded individuals.

Mentor

Winning Futures

Why Do You Like Detroit?I like Detroit, because it offers a certain quality of life and diversity withing the area.

Why Fusion?Fusion is the mechanism by which I gain exposure to people, places and events. If you are single and looking for something to do with people and an organization you trust, Fusion provides that security.

Marketing & Sales Analyst

Simplified Benefits

Why Do You Like Detroit?Its a very fun place with a lot to offer!

Why Fusion?Something to do with other like minded individuals.

Community Outreach Coordinator

Molina Healthcare of Michigan

Why Do You Like Detroit?Our city has always been America’s hero and our contributions have helped mold the country. Detroit has always been the place of redemption and I’m proud to be a part of that-we all should be. Detroit was the place that slaves ran to in order to seek freedom. Detroit was the destination for families to pursue the “American Dream,” and since there was a musician by the name of Berry Gordy that wanted to showcase the extraordinary talents of his peers, there is a Motown.

Why Fusion?I'm inspired when people of different backrounds can come together to create limitless possiblities

Director

Fusion

Why Do You Like Detroit?In Detroit, you can be a big fish in a little pond.

Why Fusion?It provides connections and relationships with the most well connected people in the region.

Advanced Systems Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Why Do You Like Detroit?I like Detroit because of its diversity.

Why Fusion?Fusion proivdes networking relationships with well known people.

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Why Do You Like Detroit?I am Detroit, her spirit will live in me until the day I die.

Why Fusion?

Attorney

Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, LLP

Why Do You Like Detroit?There is no place like Detroit. I am not from Detroit, but after coming here for work in 2000, the Detroit area became home. The pride of Detroit and its citizens is infectious, and makes be want to take part in the growth and development of the city and the region.

Why Fusion?Fusion provides a great opportunity to meet and participate in activities with like-minded.

Development Representative

Children's Hospital of Michigan

Why Do You Like Detroit?

Why Fusion?

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Robinson and son

Why Do You Like Detroit?the bars and the people

Why Fusion?its one of the best connected groups out there

Corporate Partnerships Executive

Michigan International Speedway

Why Do You Like Detroit?I like Detroit for the all because of the resiliency that the city and its people have.

Why Fusion?I would like to get more involved in the Detroit community.

Test Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Why Do You Like Detroit?

Why Fusion?

Associate Director of Community Affairs

Wayne State University

Why Do You Like Detroit?Detroit is the nation's sandbox for community and economic development. It is the place to see real change and growth.

Why Fusion?Fusion is Detroit's premiere profssional organization where you can truly make a difference and network with people who are passionate about our region.

IT Manager

The Answer People

Why Do You Like Detroit?

Why Fusion?

Account Coordinator

Tanner Friedman

Why Do You Like Detroit?Detroit is our blank canvas - it has the potential to be something bigger than most can image.

Why Fusion?The young professionals in this group are passionate about their careers and livelihood in the region.

IT Auditor

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Why Do You Like Detroit?

Why Fusion?

Attorney

Nemeth Burwell, P.C.

Why Do You Like Detroit?

Why Fusion?

Attorney

Berry Moorman P.C.

Why Do You Like Detroit?It has to be the “grittiness” of Detroiters. I can think of no other city that has experienced hardship like Detroit, yet its citizens are determined to remain positive and make this a better place to live and work.

Why Fusion?I joined Fusion because of its mission to improve the lives of young business professionals and the business and economic environment in Metro Detroit.

Partner

A Place Downtown

Why Do You Like Detroit?

Why Fusion?

Immigration Attorney

Of Counsel, Ellis Porter, PLC

Why Do You Like Detroit?Detroit is a unique city, infused with much culture, diversity, and history. The city has so much to offer, from our sports teams, to our art museums and cultural centers, retail and specialty shops, and many fine restaurants and entertainment venues. Despite the economic decline, Detroit has great potential to be a thriving metropolis.

Why Fusion?I joined Fusion because I believe in the organization’s goals to enrich and connect the young professional community, as well as to promote social, cultural, and entrepreneurial activity in the Detroit area.

Controller

gloStream, Inc.

Why Do You Like Detroit?Opportunity, knowledge, culture, potential, climate, the people. I am proud to live in an area where there is so much to offer.

Why Fusion?Fusion allows me to be surrounded by the best and the brightest in the Detroit area.

Vice President

Communications Professionals

Why Do You Like Detroit?Detroit is one of the rare places in the nation that cultivates creative minds, fosters entrepreneurship, and looks actively to pass the torch on to the next generation. The degrees of separation from leadership is little to none and the barriers to entry into that leadership is not overrun by legacy. As long as you have the ambition and the constitution to be great and do great things, in Detroit, the red tape is non-existent. (That's my short answer)

Why Fusion?Its a collective of young like minded individuals coming together for the purpose of moving the region forward.

Customer Service Rep II

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Why Do You Like Detroit?It is where I grew-up; the only home I know. There is so much life here despite tough economic times. Many young people want to restore the city to the greatest it is known for, and I want to contribute!

Why Fusion?What better way to meet my peers who are just as passionate about Detroit as I am?

Co-Founder

Roomations

Why Do You Like Detroit?It's a small town in a big city.

Why Fusion?Fusion members are Detroit's up-and-coming business leaders.