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Detroit Fellows: They’re here building the city of tomorrow

Applicants with backgrounds in fields spanning real estate, finance, urban planning, entrepreneurship, law, accounting, health care, civil engineering, community organizing and tourism development were selected for two-year fellowships. Welcome, all.

Global Detroit: ProsperUS sparks microenterprise in three Detroit communities

Place-based entrepreneur training and micro-lending program has already helped create businesses in three neighborhoods. Global Detroit's Kathryn Brennan shows us how this all points to the American Dream. 

Southwest weirdos and regular people combine to sell off cool vintage stuff
Dave Mancini talks Supino, and “infectious Detroit spirit,” in GQ
UIX: The passions of Young Nation

Founded in 2008, Young Nation's mission is to promote holistic development of youth in urban settings through building relationships, community education, and passion-driven projects. 

Reclaim Detroit turns home deconstruction into new jobs
UIX TV: Cafe Con Leche’s Jordi Carbonell

Over cappuccino, Barcelona-born Jordi Carbonell shares his thoughts on the role of small business in bringing together people from all walks of life. Moving pictures by DETROIT LIVES!

Detroit improves Patton Park in Springwells neighborhood
Detroit Farm & Garden capitalizes on Detroit’s growing urban agriculture
Hacienda Mexican Foods greens up SW Detroit food processing facility

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