Month: November 2023

World Class Detroit was honored to receive a People’s Choice Best of Canton 2023 Award in the category of Recreation, Entertainment & Travel. The Canton Chamber of Commerce hosted the awards ceremony at Cherry Hill Village Theater on November 8. The event was attended by chamber members, local dignitaries and members of the community at large.

World Class Detroit was voted the best among a diverse group of 20 local businesses, a mix of new and long-established businesses, including travel agencies, recreation centers, children’s play centers, and others. The call for votes included an email to chamber members and general promotion to members of the Canton community and southeast Michigan via social media.

Thanks to everyone who took time to vote for World Class Detroit!

I had the pleasure of driving wish kid Vann and his family for their recent trip to Orlando, courtesy of Make-A-Wish Michigan. This was World Class Detroit’s donated round trip for the month of November, and I was ecstatic it was for such a wonderful family. They were so friendly and appreciative of the opportunity Make-A-Wish Michigan had given them. And I learned their trip was perfectly timed because they had received the best news they could about Vann’s health. So it wasn’t just a fantastic trip, but a true celebration! I feel privileged to assist Make-A-Wish Michigan with their impactful work because they are giving hope and inspiration to kids like Vann and their families. Want to help make wishes come true? Visit Make-A-Wish Michigan!

This past Monday afternoon, I had the pleasure of hosting CBS News Detroit meteorologist/reporter Ahmad Bajjey for a ride-along interview. Ahmad had heard about my career-change story and thought it would make a nice feature for their local news coverage.

It was pretty interesting to see him putting the piece together. After I arrived at his home and he explained his vision for the segment, he began shooting various videos, from various angles, of me approaching my vehicle, loading my snacks and drinks into it, getting into it, and starting it. Then we were off driving around town while he interviewed me about what inspired me to retire from corporate communications, my experience as an entrepreneur, and my vision for World Class Detroit. I told him how WCD is well-positioned in the Detroit limousine market because I offer superior car service at a better price. Judging by WCD’s growth in just one year, word is spreading and it is very exciting!

Ahmad’s piece will air sometime in late November or early December, so keep an eye out for it!

Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News Detroit meteorologist/reporter (left), and Matt Haran, owner/chauffeur of World Class Detroit