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Michael and 6:00 - 6:45 , President, Ilitch Enterprises, LLC Ilitch Charities, Inc. RECEPTION Denise Ilitch has been an integral part of Detroit’s business and philanthropic communities for 30 years as a dedicated business leader, a devoted community servant, a supporter of many charitable causes, and a tireless advocate for women and children. 6:45 Ilitch is president of Ilitch Enterprises, LLC and co‐owner of 220 Denise Ilitch PROGRAM BEGINS Restaurant Hospitality. She previously served as president of Ilitch Ilitch Enterprises, LLC Holdings, Inc., which manages such entities as Little Caesar Enterprises, the , the and . Ilitch was instrumental in the creation of the $600 million side‐by‐side stadium project, Comerica 7:00 P.M. Park and Ford Field, and served as co‐chair for the 2009 Detroit crisis turnaround team. DINNER IS SERVED For th