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Partnering for Success: Small Business Resources in the D

February 28, 2014
The spirit of collaboration pervades Detroit’s small business community, with resources and support programs bolstering the successes of entrepreneurs. In the afternoon concurrent session, “Partnering for Success: Small Business Resources in the D,” entrepreneurs in Detroit highlighted the necessity of utilizing an existing network of resources that encourage the growth of small businesses.

In all industries, there are entities available to help businesses at any stage of growth. Detroit has a network of invested people, communities, and resources to help with scaling growth, finding capital, and navigating city logistics. The panel included: Elias Khalil, owner and general manager of La Feria; Saundra Little, founding partner of Centric Design Studio; Tammy Tedesco, president and CEO of Edibles Rex; Espy Thomas, owner of Sweet Potato Sensations; and moderator Evette Hollins, urban initiatives manager of the Detroit Regional Chamber.