Entrepreneurship

Coverage of those starting up businesses and community resources to help them thrive.

Building for the Next Generation: How Heritage Vision Made Succession Planning Work in Detroit

Detroit's Heritage Vision started as a neighborhood optical center. It has now expanded into vision benefits administration, and now is a national entity serving major corporate clients.

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Former inmate turned entrepreneur is moving Detroit, literally and musically

Detroit entrepreneur Michael Parrish rebuilt his life after serving nine years in prison by transforming a single box truck into a growing moving company, while also releasing a hip-hop album inspired by his life story.

On-Demand Coaching helps Michigan municipalities and their small businesses build a winning team

Program helps municipalities connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with existing capital and technical assistance. 

Protecting what you’ve built: Why business owners should think about their succession plan 

Thoughtful planning in advance can help give business owners peace of mind knowing that both you and your business will be cared for in retirement.

Detroit Author Curtis Chin is bringing stories of family, food, and identity to Port Huron

Curtis Chin, an LGBTQ+ author, is visiting Port Huron on his Michigan Great Reads book tour. The moderated conversation and book signing of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” takes place on Thursday, April 16.

Improved child care spaces building stronger beginnings for Detroit families

Stronger ECE Spaces is helping child care providers stabilize and improve facilities.

Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming

Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.

Is your business ready for unexpected challenges?   

In a changing world, resilience is key. These strategies help businesses adapt, plan ahead, and thrive during disruption.

Alicia Powell, owner of Detroit's Wetzel's Pretzels food truck, on the Joe Louis Greenway in Detroit.
Metro Detroit parks’ economic benefits boost businesses, tourism, property values, and more

Parks have demonstrable positive impacts on local businesses, property values, tourism, environmental management costs, and even medical bills.

Detroit-based photographer opens creative studio to help other small business owners

Detroit-based photographer Katrina Cross-Daniels opened KCD Creative Studios as a rental space for other creative professionals and business owners.

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