Owning a home is a huge part of the American Dream for those that call Michigan home. It is also one of the keys to building wealth, which many Black families have learned and now strive for.
New partnerships, expanding programs with schools and law enforcement, and the designation of 17 community mental health organizations (CMHs) as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration sites are a few of the highlights Michiganders
"When I came to Dearborn, I couldn't find anything related to Arabic jewelry so I decided to start my business," says Sarah Elmoussawi, owner of Loujain Accessories.
Financial health is an important foundation that helps build strong and resilient households, communities and economies. Here, JPMorgan Chase community manager Gail Taylor shares tips on how to achieve it.
More Michigan restaurants are putting sustainability into practice with a focus on employment equity, reducing waste, and sourcing local. But this commitment takes time, money, and people ― and restaurant owners may find themselves in short supply of all three.
"You can't just go to your office and go home. You have to be in the community," advises Gina Wilson Steward, owner and publisher of The Telegram, based in Ecorse, to new small business entrepreneurs.
From vegan baked goods to skincare products to All Things Detroit, the holiday season is a time for the city's small businesses to shine. Here are three local gems you should know about, and how they find support from entrepreneurial applifiers in Detroit.
"My father was the first Black entrepreneur to establish multiple businesses in the same area, back in 1945," says Harrison Liquor owner Ruth Williams. "So we also thought it was really a great opportunity to open another family business in the community."
Many great examples of pre-K programs that have been well executed exist across the nation. Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
"...we know that if we don't learn to work together and trust each other and create that system, because we have systems against us, we need to be smarter to create systems for us working together," says Jason Dixon, founder of the Inkster-based Strategic Alliance Community Development.
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