Businesses are launching in Detroit left and right, much to the delight of citizens as well as entrepreneurs hungry for the city’s resurgence. Hatch Detroit, the non-profit that champions independent retail in Detroit, announced four finalists on Friday in the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest. After community voting, finalists advance to a final round competing for $50,000 from Comerica Bank and over $200,000 in pro bono support from Hatch Detroit and partners. The finalists are Baobab Fare, Bar Botanica, Detroit Blows, and The Lip Bar.

Public voting is open until noon Friday, August 25. Cast your vote at Hatchdetroit.com/2017-hatch-detroit-contest-voting/, Hatch Detroit’s Facebook page, or in person, tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Good Cakes and Bakes, 19363 Livernois Avenue, Detroit. The winner is announced August 25 at the Hatch Off event. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased by clicking here.

Lead Photo: Finalists Baobab Fare are among contestants vying for Hatch Detroit funding

  Baobab Fare, Bar Botanica, Comerica Bank, Detroit Blows, Hatch Detroit, The Lip Bar.