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Milwaukee Junction’s economic development could provide template for Southwest Detroit and beyond

Greg TaskerTuesday, May 11, 2021

Deeply Rooted Produce founder Dazmonique Carr wants to improve Detroit residents' access to healthy produce.

Detroit food justice advocate works to deliver healthy, equitable produce during COVID-19

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, May 4, 2021

Architect, developer, and owner of Rebound Construction, Steven Harris sees better days ahead despite COVID-19's impact in the industry.

New food and coffee projects to boost Detroit's North End rebound after COVID-19

Kate RoffTuesday, April 20, 2021

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Les Lance, business manager for J&G Pallets, says the building they renovated on Mack Avenue likely would have been demolished without intervention.

Non-profit helping to build resilience in Detroit's small businesses

Kate RoffTuesday, April 13, 2021

Walter Baker stocks the shelves at his Detroit shop, Baker's Bible and Bookstore.

Family-owned bookstore helps Detroit's religious community turn the page on COVID-19

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, March 30, 2021

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Patsy Wheatley, Fitzgerald, Detroit

Zero-interest loans help Fitzgerald residents repair homes

Melinda ClynesTuesday, March 23, 2021

Jason Johnson carefully selects what he stocks in Midtown's Bob's Classic Kicks.

Detroit entrepreneur proving people wrong with sneaker success story

Ellen PiligianTuesday, March 16, 2021

Dante Williams, Cutz Lounge

Detroit barber business weathers COVID-19 with community approach

Ellen PiligianTuesday, March 9, 2021

Krista McClure wants to bring metro Detroit parents together in her collaborative space on W. Nichols Road.

Detroit coworking child care space leverages funds to support parents through COVID-19

Kate RoffTuesday, March 2, 2021

Cherie Styles built her Detroit freight company, Cheetah Logistics, from the ground up.

Trucking entrepreneur navigates her company through COVID-19 roadblocks and industry stereotypes

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, February 23, 2021

All about Technology, Willie Brake, Detroit

Local tech entrepreneur helps bridge Detroit’s digital accessibility divide

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, February 16, 2021

Tiffany Cartwright, G.L.A.M., beauty products

Beauty entrepreneur bringing her G.L.A.M. back to Detroit

Kate RoffTuesday, February 9, 2021

Felicia Williams-Patrick says the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged her to focus on what really matters to her and her business, Flo Boutique.

Surviving Detroit's highs and lows: Flo Boutique owner on navigating a crisis

Kate RoffTuesday, February 2, 2021

Ruth Bell's pathway to opening Chugga's Bakery has been a bumpy one, but one she seems destined for.

Detroit baking entrepreneur determined to see her business rise again

Kate RoffTuesday, February 2, 2021

Tytiana "Ty" Steele

Setting the scene: Meet the set designer bringing Detroit visions to life

Kate RoffTuesday, January 26, 2021

Junk Food and Friends, KaToya Scott , Detroit

Community leans in to help Detroit ice cream entrepreneur through COVID-19

Kate RoffTuesday, October 20, 2020

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Shayla Unik Davis, Unik I Am, LISC, KIVA

Detroit nonprofits take a ‘family’ approach to help entrepreneurs get financially savvy

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, September 15, 2020

Ruby's Natural Hair Care, LaShonda Sims, Detroit, LISC

Strong roots sees Ruby's Natural Hair Care through COVID-19 challenges

Kate RoffTuesday, September 1, 2020

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Flower farm Detroit Abloom fosters connection between nature and community

Lauren KarmoTuesday, August 25, 2020

Phil Knight, KBI Auto, Detroit

Neighborhood mechanic wants to keep his Detroit community running

Kate RoffTuesday, August 25, 2020

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