Detroit Warms Up in Time for Valentine’s Day Weekend: 10 Things to Do
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a friends’ night out, or simply looking to experience something new, this Valentine’s Day weekend offers something for every mood.
Downtown Detroit
Detroit CDFI Coalition celebrates impact, advocates for funds to further propel growth, prosperity in communities
Detroit CDFI Coalition members continue to collaborate together, and advocate collectively for consistent Michigan CDFI funding to further propel their impactful mission-driven work in communities.
Hemp 4 Humanity builds foundation for sustainable homes using all-natural, energy-efficient material
Cody Ley, a past CEDAM real estate development boot camp participant, is passionate about creating affordable, sustainable housing using hempcrete — a resilient, energy-efficient material. Through his nonprofit, Hemp 4 Humanity, he hopes to empower and connect communities to promote a circular economy.
Detroit Capital Hub connects entrepreneurs, small businesses with Detroit CFDI lenders
A new private-partnership between the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and the City of Detroit — Detroit Capital Hub — serves as a matching program introducing small businesses to the lender best able to serve them.
From Vacant Lots to Vibrant Buildings: How Real Estate Developers are Using Predevelopment Assistance to Revitalize Communities
Predevelopment assistance provides local real estate entrepreneurs with a pathway to community investment and growth.
PHOTOS: See inside Detroit’s new Wilson Park before it opens this weekend
We got an early tour of the new 22-acre Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, which will open to the public on Oct. 25.
Investing in America Child Care Partnership: Building a Stronger Future for Families and Employers
The Investing in America Child Care Partnership is addressing the national child care supply crisis by fostering collaboration among public and private funders, government agencies, employers, and child care providers.
Credit unions provide ownership and financial empowerment to members, communities they serve
With fair financing, non-predatory loans, and strong community ties, credit unions create empowerment and ownership for their members.
OppFund looks back on impact with 40th anniversary; new leadership looks to continue legacy
For more than 35 years, Christi Coady Narayanan led the transformative work of the Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund), as the President and CEO of the nonprofit community development financial institution. She retired last month, passing the torch to the new President and CEO Byna Elliott, to continue the organization’s unwavering commitment and innovation in empowering individuals, businesses, and communities all over the state.
Growing a movement: How a young Detroit dance studio stays on its feet
When three Detroit women joined forces to open a dance studio at the tail end of the pandemic, they were immediately swamped with enrollments. Since then, they've navigated challenges with community support and small business grants, making a name for themselves.
