Some leaders build careers. Dave Bishop builds ecosystems that shift culture, open doors, and create lasting change from Detroit to Ghana and far beyond.
A force shaped by discipline, purpose, and a lifelong commitment to service, Dave has become one of entertainment and community development’s most influential bridge builders. His work does not just move crowds… it moves lives.
THE MIND BEHIND DETROIT’S MOST INFLUENTIAL EXPERIENCES
As the founder and CEO of Detroit Choice Events, Dave produces powerhouse activations and marketing campaigns that stand at the intersection of culture and strategy. His signature creation, the Detroit Choice Awards, has earned national recognition for highlighting creatives, leaders, and visionaries who elevate their communities.
His approach is deliberate, bold, and rooted in excellence, blending business insight with a deep passion for people.
A PRESIDENTIAL HONOR YEARS IN THE MAKING
In October 2024, Dave received The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring more than 4,000 hours of service across the United States.
It was not luck.
It was not a moment.
It was the echo of decades of consistent, unwavering devotion to uplifting communities in need.
COMMUNITY FIRST: BUILDING BRIDGES THAT LAST
Dave’s impact is global, tangible, and transformational.
He serves as President of Global Friends Community Development, an NGO based in Accra, Ghana dedicated to empowering underserved communities through education, partnerships, and sustainable development.
Through Dave’s Choice Community Development Corp, he provides youth programs, life skills training, and career readiness support to families who often go unseen but never unloved.
These are not initiatives.
They are lifelines delivered with compassion and strategy.
A STRATEGIST WHO TURNS VISION INTO REALITY
“RAISED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DETROIT” BORN IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA and shaped by the values instilled by his Baptist minister father, Dave learned early how to lead with faith, structure, and service. His friends describe him as the embodiment of forward motion, steady, thoughtful, and mission driven.
These qualities helped him build meaningful collaborations with Clear Channel, Radio One Inc, Disney Radio, Heineken, and the Detroit Youth Choir. Where others see barriers, Dave builds partnerships. His network now extends globally, working in connection with the Ghana Tourism Authority through his official tourism license, as well as The Office of the President, Diaspora Affairs in Ghana.
GOING TO GHANA: A CULTURAL GATEWAY
Through Going2Ghana.com, Dave creates avenues for global collaboration, travel, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange, championing a deeper connection between Africa and the world. Honored as the Best Ghanaian Tourism Company and recipient of the esteemed 2025 LUXlife Award.
The goal is simple. Uplift economies. Expand opportunities. Strengthen unity across continents.
ELEVATING WEST AFRICAN BOXING TO A GLOBAL STAGE
As President and CEO of Bishop Boxing Promotions, Dave is reshaping the future of Ghana’s professional boxing scene.
His mission is to raise standards, support athletes, build integrity, and empower communities.
His vision is to become West Africa’s leading boxing promoter, showcasing local champions to the world and developing the next generation of fighters.
A LEGACY OF PURPOSE
Whether he is building a platform, launching an initiative, producing an event, or connecting two worlds, one truth defines Dave Bishop:
He serves with intention. Creativity fuels him. Strategy elevates him. Compassion guides him.
And because of that, his influence reaches far beyond entertainment, becoming a blueprint for community empowerment and sustainable impact.
Dave Bishop does not just inspire change.
He creates it. He multiplies it. And he leaves every place better than he found it.
