Interview with Erin Gavle – Founder of Spring Into Corktown

Corktown – Detroit’s oldest neighborhood is in store for an exciting event this coming weekend (May 20, 2017)! Spring Into Corktown is a new event created by Erin Gavle, owner of Eldorado General Store and founder of Spring into Corktown, which celebrates community and welcomes the spring season.

Today we’re sharing a mini-interview with Erin to learn more about Spring Into Corktown and how it will have a positive impact on the City of Detroit.

In our previous post, we shared the exciting news of the event Spring Into Corktown. The Corktown Business Association, Eldorado General Store, Hatch Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hotel, Strategic Staffing Solutions and other local businesses are hosting the spring event on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Detroit’s historic Corktown.

The event will kick off with Motor City Makeover, a volunteer community project created to help beautify Corktown. Guests can expect a fun-filled day of free fitness classes (such as yoga with Citizen Yoga), family-themed activities (Kid’s Corner), shopping, dining, and touring the beautiful Corktown.

Read Spring Into Corktown Celebrates Community and Springtime for the details on the spring celebration and a listing of the schedule of events.

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Meet the Founder of Spring Into Corktown

Erin Gavle, owner of Eldorado General Store, founded the Spring Into Corktown event. Erin was very kind to answer a few questions via email for a mini-interview with Good Life Detroit. She shared with us what Spring Into Corktown is all about and her love for Detroit.

Good Life Detroit (GLD): Who created Spring into Corktown? 

Erin: Spring Into Corktown was created to tie the businesses and residents of Corktown together and to reinforce the strengths of our neighborhood and community.

GLD: Do you hope to make Spring into Corktown an annual event? Why? 

GLD: Will the location of the Motor City Makeover be at Roosevelt Park only or will it extend to multiple locations? 

Erin: The Motor City Makeover check-in is at Roosevelt Park with free DIB bagels and coffee. From there, volunteers will disperse throughout the neighborhood to designated locations to help plant flowers, pick up trash and beautify Corktown.

GLD: Why did you choose the location(s) of the Motor City Makeover? 

Erin: We identified places that needed a little more love – we’re still a growing neighborhood and have lots to continue to improve on but we picked places where planting flowers would brighten streets and parks and ultimately encourage more walkability and pedestrian forward mentalities.

GLD: What do you love about Detroit? 

Erin: I’m so passionate about the business community here. It’s a camaraderie and a support system. Three years ago, when I opened the doors of Eldorado I was overwhelmed with how supportive my neighbors and fellow Detroit Business Owners were. We want to see people succeed here. And we know that starts with each of us.

This type of environment is unlike any place I’ve been and I’m working hard to continue to instill these ideals and community spirit as we grow our neighborhood and city.

I also love that in Detroit you are empowered to be the change. Yes, we want people to say nice things about Detroit, but it’s crucial that we provide experiences for people to say nice things about.

Spring Into Corktown will be on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Corktown, Detroit.

For more information about the Spring Into Corktown event, visit the official Facebook event page.

Special thanks to Erin Gavle for answering our questions for a mini-interview with Good Life Detroit! 

Eldorado General Store

1700 Michigan Ave

Detroit, MI 48216

(313) 784 9220

Hours: Sunday – Saturday 12 – 6 P.M.

Website: www.eldoradogeneralstore.com