Samaritas opens House of Innovation to reimagine social work through tech and collaboration
The new Detroit-based House of Innovation brings tech startups and social service leaders together to reshape how care is delivered.
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Bluewater Technologies pairs retro gaming and latest AV innovations for 2025 Tech Expo
Bluewater’s free 2025 Tech Expo at CCS in Detroit features AV innovation with exhibits, panels, and immersive experiences, Oct. 1–2.
Elevated Sillage brings Detroit-made fragrance experiences to corporate events
Detroit’s Elevated Sillage offers a mobile fragrance bar that turns corporate events into immersive, custom scent experiences.
Global Detroit program helps immigrant entrepreneurs grow Michigan’s tech economy
Global Detroit’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence program helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.
From Hamburg to Michigan: How Global Detroit helped a biotech founder stay, work, and build
After immigrating from Germany, Max von Wels co-founded a biotech startup in Michigan. With Global Detroit’s help, he secured a visa and a future in tech.
OppFund looks back on impact with 40th anniversary; new leadership looks to continue legacy
For more than 35 years, Christi Coady Narayanan led the transformative work of the Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund), as the President and CEO of the nonprofit community development financial institution. She retired last month, passing the torch to the new President and CEO Byna Elliott, to continue the organization’s unwavering commitment and innovation in empowering individuals, businesses, and communities all over the state.
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BUILD introduces new program to help established entrepreneurs grow, evolve
Identifying a gap in available support, BUILD has been developing a program since 2023 specifically designed to help established business owners grow, scale, and evolve.
“There can’t just be one approach”: Detroit pursues innovative solutions to housing crisis
We checked in with three organizations that are rethinking how to develop and expand access to housing in Detroit.
What would it take to end homelessness in Detroit?
Here are a few of the innovative solutions being implemented or proposed to better address the big problem of homelessness in the city.
Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model
ADAPTS project utilizes system dynamics modeling to reshape how communities address mental health needs by offering a comprehensive framework for resource planning and crisis intervention.
Bluewater Technologies pairs retro gaming and latest AV innovations for 2025 Tech Expo
Bluewater’s free 2025 Tech Expo at CCS in Detroit features AV innovation with exhibits, panels, and immersive experiences, Oct. 1–2.
Elevated Sillage brings Detroit-made fragrance experiences to corporate events
Detroit’s Elevated Sillage offers a mobile fragrance bar that turns corporate events into immersive, custom scent experiences.
Global Detroit program helps immigrant entrepreneurs grow Michigan’s tech economy
Global Detroit’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence program helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.
From Hamburg to Michigan: How Global Detroit helped a biotech founder stay, work, and build
After immigrating from Germany, Max von Wels co-founded a biotech startup in Michigan. With Global Detroit’s help, he secured a visa and a future in tech.
OppFund looks back on impact with 40th anniversary; new leadership looks to continue legacy
For more than 35 years, Christi Coady Narayanan led the transformative work of the Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund), as the President and CEO of the nonprofit community development financial institution. She retired last month, passing the torch to the new President and CEO Byna Elliott, to continue the organization’s unwavering commitment and innovation in empowering individuals, businesses, and communities all over the state.
Partner Partner Content BUILD introduces new program to help established entrepreneurs grow, evolve
Identifying a gap in available support, BUILD has been developing a program since 2023 specifically designed to help established business owners grow, scale, and evolve.
“There can’t just be one approach”: Detroit pursues innovative solutions to housing crisis
We checked in with three organizations that are rethinking how to develop and expand access to housing in Detroit.
What would it take to end homelessness in Detroit?
Here are a few of the innovative solutions being implemented or proposed to better address the big problem of homelessness in the city.
Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model
ADAPTS project utilizes system dynamics modeling to reshape how communities address mental health needs by offering a comprehensive framework for resource planning and crisis intervention.
