MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.
Just 30% of available jobs in Detroit are held by Detroit residents. What does the population vs employment opportunities actually look like? We dive in.
“Organizations like Build help level the playing field,” says CEO of Economic Impact Catalyst David Ponraj. Although its headquarters are in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Build Institute’s reach is much wider, providing models of how to uplift microentrepreneurs across Northern Michigan, and even out-of-state in places like Indiana.
“By providing ownership opportunities and affordable rental housing, the Mapleridge duplex project is enhancing generational wealth and household stability for the Osborn neighborhood," says Julie Schneider, director of the City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department.
“We unapologetically serve the underserved because entrepreneurship is one way to wealth generation, wealth building, and support of the local community," says Regina Ann Campbell, President and CEO of Build Institute. "And anyone committed to their business plan should have the chance to reap those benefits.”
"Public feedback is one of the major components of this study, so we want to extend opportunities for input a while longer," says Amanda Treadwell, urban field planner for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division.
“Elevate Your Voice” small business survey is an opportunity for the small businesses of southeast Michigan to share their experiences with the New Economy Initiative (NEI) – and an opportunity for organizations to respond to needs.
A lack of electronic vehicle charging stations in some parts of Detroit is an indication of a wider issue, but there are plans to fill the gaps.
Six nonprofit organizations serving underserved small businesses in Detroit will receive a portion of a $2 million commitment from JPMorgan Chase, the financial organization announced this week.
Detroit has always hustled harder. Here are three entrepreneurs who are part of a much bigger movement that supports small businesses in our city.
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