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One thing about Detroiters: When they see a need for something in their city, they are likely to take action to fill the void. From clothing boutiques to acupuncture clinics, from bike shops to restaurants, from dance studios to book stores, locals are thinking small ... in a big way.

Entrepreneurs Features

Detroit4Detroit: Crank up causes in the online and offline world

Dan Morrison Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Get out into the "real world" this Thursday at Bert's Warehouse to have real conversations about real action in Detroit. Dan Morrison and Natasha M. extend the invitations.

Do the right thing in review

Leah Johnson Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Being your own boss means being responsible. Two films were shown last week honoring two Detroit businesses, Avalon International Breads and City Living Detroit, that are all about leadership and responsibility. Leah Johnson was there taking notes.

Publisher's notebook: Detroit, storefront city

Claire Nelson Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Claire Nelson has spring fever, the kind that has her head spinning with thoughts of rebirth, revitalization -- and retail. Especially the creative, independent variety.

Laying foundations for entrepreneurship

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Behind every start-up entrepreneur is a risk-tolerant investor. In Detroit, that’s likely to be the Detroit Development Fund, which has provided loans for small businesses like Astro Coffee and Good Girls Go to Paris. Dennis Archambault adds up the details.

UIX TV: Cafe Con Leche's Jordi Carbonell

Detroit Lives! Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Over cappuccino, Barcelona-born Jordi Carbonell shares his thoughts on the role of small business in bringing together people from all walks of life. Moving pictures by DETROIT LIVES!

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