As of a week before Opening Day, only one of Comerica Park's 90 suites designated mainly for corporate clients remained for sale. The other 12 suites are available on a per-game basis. Ilitch went bigger Back in 1997 an early design of the new ballpark included 80 suites. Ilitch ordered a more optimistic plan. He thought there would be a better reception for corporate suites than I had recommended.
Some suites are a little larger, some smaller.
No matter how wealthy the corporation, the decision to buy a suite is anything but a no-brainer. We think it's a sound business decision, but we had to scrutinize exactly what it would do for us. Meritor, of course, plans to entertain customers and business associates at Tigers games. Ultimately, the health-care insurer bought half a suite, which it shares with Detroit Edison. Really it's sort of like a rolling focus group, to understand what their desires and aspirations are.