Behold! The 2013 Hatch Detroit Semifinalists!
One of the following fledging companies will win $50,000 and business development back-up from Hatch and Comerica after a winner is decided via public voting.
2011's winner Hugh used the cash to open an ultra-hip storefront in the Cass Corridor. 2012's winner La Feria, a Spanish tapas bar just a few blocks south of Hugh, is expected to open soon.
Vote for your favorite starting August 12.
Batch Brewing Company: a Corktown nano brewery that will make super small batches of beer at a time -- 8 kegs or less.
Busted!: a bra boutique
Corktown Cinema: a roving art house cinema, formerly called the Burton Theater
Detroit's Barber and Shave Club: a pampering barbershop that will give men a shave with a straight razor and a drink
Eartha’s Natural Hair & Body Boutique: natural and organic beauty product line that wants a storefront
HenriettaHaus Coffee Roasters: small batch coffee roasters and waffle makers that currently sell at Rustelt Market in Ferndale
Mama’s Sweet Side: cake-makers that need more space than their shared Southfield kitchen provides
Spielhaus Toys: independent toy shop looing for a storefront
Treats by Angelique: a bakery hoping to open in Midtown
Voigt’s Old Fashioned Soda & Coffee Shop: americana-inspired soda shop with homemade syrups and flavorings
From Spielhaus Toys Facebook page. The caption reads "That is a seven-year-old architect's rendering of the toy store. Final design is subject to change."
