Economic Equity and Inclusion
Fresh Flavor Resurging in Detroit
December 4, 2025Produce News Jodean Robbins Dec. 1, 2025 Investment and Diverse Consumers Provide Produce Opportunities Detroit is in the midst of…
The Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project: Supporting Detroit Entrepreneurs with U-M Expertise
October 16, 2025Operating within Business+Impact at Michigan Ross, the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project connects Detroit small business owners with U-M students and faculty to…
Apply for October Small Business Grants
October 2, 2025Grant funding can provide essential support for small businesses and can be used in various areas of improvement and growth…
NEI and City Institute Announce Small Business Social Hour Series
September 17, 2025Join New Economy Initiative (NEI) with City Institute for the launch of their Small Business Social Hour Series on Thursday, September 25…
Apply for August Small Business Grants
August 12, 2025Discover the latest August small business grants, designed to empower entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries and offer essential…
Why Are Small Businesses So Important? 10 Ways They Empower Communities
August 7, 2025Business.com Mark Fairlie July 18, 2025 Many of today’s consumers like to “shop small” and support neighborhood businesses to boost…
Black Women Are Building Detroit’s New Generation of Business Schools
July 16, 2025Michigan Chronicle Ebony JJ Curry July 14, 2025 While elite universities and accelerator programs continue to overlook grassroots founders, three…
Apply for July Small Business Grants
June 26, 2025Business owners are invited to explore the July small businesses grants, aimed to support entrepreneurs across various industries. This funding…
Driving Profitability Through Diversity: Insights From Dennis W. Archer Jr.
June 17, 2025Watch the next video in the Detroit Regional Chamber's A Business Case for Equity series, featuring Sixteen42 Ventures' Dennis W.…
Walter Pat’s Bakery Cafe Wins $100,000 2025 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown
June 16, 2025Comerica Bank June 12, 2025 The winning small business of the 2025 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown has been announced! Walter…
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