Local chef Kamesha McDaniel has big plans for growing her business, Detroit Green Carrot. However, taking her catering company to the next level is going to take more than a vision. She needs capital for her big plans, and for African Americans and other minority business owners in Detroit, there are big challenges to getting the support and funding they need.
“Our transition into TechTown will allow Hatch Detroit to expand capacity, increase reach and improve communication with business owners and the public,” says Vittoria Katanski, executive director of Hatch. “Hatch now has the opportunity to grow and touch the lives of future business owners for many years to come. The network of alumni winners can now mentor the next generation.”
“We didn’t just make our seat at the table, we created our own table,” says Detroit filmmaker Randy Holloway. Here's how the city is carving out a reputation in the industry, and what it means to filmmakers and actors here.
In recent years, there have been several new restaurants moving in, such as Oak Park Social and Pink Garlic, joining community staples like Ernie's Market to grow an often over-looked food scene.
DHD#10 uses a variety of evidence-based programs and approaches to create a broader culture of health through their policies, systems, and environmental change work.
“Our first project team has kept Woodward West’s development on time and on budget which is quite an accomplishment in light of global supply disruptions this past year,” says Peter Cummings, executive chair and CEO of The Platform.
An ambitious transit proposal that's been gathering steam for over a decade could significantly contribute to addressing the inequities in access to transportation between northern and southern Michigan.
A new study offers a framework for approaching the reuse of industrial sites that stresses the need for low-income and under-resourced communities to have a say in the decisions that shape their neighborhoods and impact their quality of life.
Small businesses have the power to boost local economies, job creation, and community development. Here, Chase Bank shares tips aimed at equipping owners with the capital, knowledge, and tools necessary to start and develop a company.
Genesee Intermediate School District and Crim Fitness Foundation are encouraging Genesee County residents to eat healthy and move more, while also addressing barriers to make healthy choices more accessible to county residents.
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