Entrepreneurship

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

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.

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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.

How a training program helps international students become integral to the U.S. economy 

Global Detroit helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.

Credit unions provide ownership and financial empowerment to members, communities they serve

With fair financing, non-predatory loans, and strong community ties, credit unions create empowerment and ownership for their members.

Ryan Yates, dad and Duncan Aviation engine line technician.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy

Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.

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