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Feature Story Walter Baker stocks the shelves at his Detroit shop, Baker's Bible and Bookstore.

Family-owned bookstore helps Detroit's religious community turn the page on COVID-19

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, March 30, 2021
Feature Story Jason Johnson carefully selects what he stocks in Midtown's Bob's Classic Kicks.

Detroit entrepreneur proving people wrong with sneaker success story

Ellen PiligianTuesday, March 16, 2021
Feature Story Krista McClure wants to bring metro Detroit parents together in her collaborative space on W. Nichols Road.

Detroit coworking child care space leverages funds to support parents through COVID-19

Kate RoffTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story All about Technology, Willie Brake, Detroit

Local tech entrepreneur helps bridge Detroit’s digital accessibility divide

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story Felicia Williams-Patrick says the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged her to focus on what really matters to her and her business, Flo Boutique.

Surviving Detroit's highs and lows: Flo Boutique owner on navigating a crisis

Kate RoffTuesday, February 2, 2021
Feature Story Tytiana "Ty" Steele

Setting the scene: Meet the set designer bringing Detroit visions to life

Kate RoffTuesday, January 26, 2021
Partner Content Shayla Unik Davis, Unik I Am, LISC, KIVA

Detroit nonprofits take a ‘family’ approach to help entrepreneurs get financially savvy

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, September 15, 2020
Feature Story detroit-abloom

Flower farm Detroit Abloom fosters connection between nature and community

Lauren KarmoTuesday, August 25, 2020
Feature Story Nawal Denard, House of African Prints, Detroit

Immigrant entrepreneur draws on business support systems to brighten Detroit's wardrobe

Kate RoffTuesday, August 18, 2020
Feature Story Dierdre Roberson, Eumelanin, Detroit

Detroit designer combines fashion and science to start a conversation about skin color

Kate RoffTuesday, July 28, 2020
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This series tells the stories of Detroit changemakers using business acumen to empower and build communities. With this year's stories supported by Build Institute, we report on entrepreneurs and innovators shaping the city's business ecosystems.
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