Скачать или смотреть Meeting with the Manager – Jeanette Pierce, DXF - October 2015

"Detroit is big enough to matter in the world, but small enough where you can matter in it," said Jeanette Pierce, Executive Director of The Detroit Experience Factory, or DXF, during a taping of the "Meeting with the Manager" City Manager Erik Tungate,. She is hailed as one of Detroit's most committed cheerleaders and her enthusiasm for the Detroit region is thought to be contagious. When you listen to her talk about the City of Detroit, you soon understand why. Ms. Pierce opened Detroit's first brick and mortar welcome center nine years ago and currently provides tours to those who want to learn more about Detroit, who want to find a sense of community, and who want to be a part of something greater.

"People who come to Detroit for the first time are pleasantly surprised because we have so many assets that historically have not been talked about (For example, did you know that Detroit has the second largest theatre district with over 13,000 theatre seats in a two mile radius?) But, tours aren't just for tourism and out-of-towners she'll tell you, its for people who want to see Detroit's big city amenities and for those who want to tour some troubled areas and have a deeper conversation into learning how and why. Essentially, tours are for people who care. To learn more about Ms Pierce and DXF, visit http://www.weknowdetroit.org/about/#a....