COVID-19 isn't the first crisis Felicia Williams-Patrick has seen her business through. The Detroit boutique owner has weathered the city's ups and downs, and knows a thing or two about what it takes for a retail store to survive.
Among the lessons learned were how to trim costs without sacrificing quality, ways to reinvent menus for carryout, and the willingness of customers to dine outdoors — a trend that’s likely to stick around.
Though times are challenging, MACC Development, Hope House Detroit, and Math 4 Success are finding ways to be innovative and steadfast in their commitment to the communities they serve, reports Model D community correspondent Tyrone Mitchell Jr. Looking ahead, there is an opportunity to take these experiences and improve education for students.
With a focus on the city’s often-overlooked neighborhoods, a nonprofit collaboration is taking a personal approach to providing training, resources, and support for Detroit’s entrepreneurs, witnessing the ripple effect that investment creates.
Now is the time to try new things, says co-owner of Midtown neighborhood bar and restaurant, which is now offering carryout services.
The four Detroit businesses enrolled in the program represent the different types of businesses that make up the Detroit small business community. Furthermore, the majority of them are women-owned and two of the four enrolled are Black-owned.
The customers’ support makes me feel really good about this business. It makes me me feel more secure about the future, like, maybe everything isn't going to fall apart. Or it's going fall apart but the landing won't be that hard and the climb up won't be that steep.
Stephanie Byrd was born into a family of entrepreneurs, and while she initially never dreamed of going into the family business or returning to her hometown, here's what drew the co-owner of The Block back — and how the pandemic has changed her outlook on business.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Canine to Five. It was also supposed to be the business' best year ever. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Old Soul Vintage combines founder Mary Capicchioni's love of music, fashion, and giving back in new collaborative, community-oriented space opening in Midtown.
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