“Detroit is a very, very hard-working small business community,” says Build Institute’s Entrepreneur in Residence, Heather Levine. Having launched four successful food businesses, including Midtown’s Chartreuse, she would know. “I think it's also a very supportive small business community […] Everyone leans on each other.”
"Coldwater Kitchen," a new documentary from Brian Kaufman and Mark Kurlyandchik premiering this week, follows the journeys of Chef Jimmy Hill and three inmates inside and outside of prison.
Located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Build Institute aims to provide a nurturing environment for microentrepreneurs. As part of that supportive ecosystem, they’re launching a brand-new coworking space, providing professionals with resources, technology, and networking opportunities.
How can we continue to unlock Detroit's potential? President and CEO of TechTown, and Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University, Ned Staebler speaks with Model D about creating an intentional catalyst for inclusive economic development.
TechTown Detroit’s Catalyst Angel Program seeks to teach 200 underrepresented angel investors how to become a contributor, connector, and catalyst to a successful economic ecosystem. Here, participants share their experiences, and what they hope for others.
Michigan is leading the way in diverse mobility technologies. The University Research Corridor is an alliance of the state’s three leading research institutions, dedicated to driving the regional economy. Through the Michigan STEM Forward program, students are connecting with STEM-focused internships at some of the state’s leading innovative companies.
“Right now, we’re in dire straits," says the executive director of Child Care Network in Ann Arbor. She isn't alone. As the nationwide child care crisis rolls on, here’s what Michigan child care providers are experiencing regionally in Port Huron, Detroit, and Ann Arbor.
The discussion of mental health awareness and mindfulness is an important one, not just during Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are five metro Detroit authors, ranging from poets to children’s book authors, who have written powerful material within the genre.
Blake's Hard Cider of Armada has recently partnered up with Detroit's Empowerment Plan, as part of their Kinder Cider Series.
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