Yesterday, 700 Quicken Loans employees moved into their new home in the Compuware building in downtown Detroit. More of their co-workers will be joining them soon to make the grand total 1,700.
We pledge to fulfill our commitment to the city. This is an interim step that allows us to begin transforming Detroit into a high-tech hub of business and ingenuity. - Dan Gilbert
That’s a lot of new neighbors and customers for area businesses. The Quicken employees will be lunching, shopping, and exploring their new surroundings and I’m sure they are going to be delighted with what they find.
Quicken employees get to work on their first day in Detroit.
Quicken will occupy the 9th through 12th floors of the building and with views of Campus Martius, Comerica Park, and Ford Field you can feel the excitement of a active area.
The new facilities mirrors their employees, it’s a vibrant and creative environment. With Fatboy beanbags in the lounge areas, Faygo slushy machines in every break room, graffiti on the floor, and scratch & sniff wallpaper this place exudes fun. Oh, and a ping pong table and hop scotch!
Just as Detroit businesses will, I welcome the Quicken employees with open arms.
I’m also going to challenge them: become ambassadors for Detroit. Once you spend some time downtown you’re going to find your favorite places to hang out at and to grab a bite to eat.
Tell your co-workers, your friends, and your family. Let them know that it’s not that scary place that they might think it is. Embrace the city.
I’ll start.
- Take a break and walk through the amazing banking hall at the Guardian Building, get a cup of coffee at the Stella International Café while you’re there.
- For a quick and cheap lunch pick up a chicken shawarma at the Budapest Grill/Park Bar.
- Cocktail Hour at Roast should be your new after-work destination. Three-buck eats can’t be beat.
- Foran’s has a great selection of Michigan brews.
Do you have any favorite places and top tips you’d like to share with the Quicken team?