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Development News COTS' CEO Cheryl P. Johnson serving children in the COTS community.

After two years of virtual events, COTS fundraiser Soup City ready to celebrate in-person once again

MJ GalbraithTuesday, January 10, 2023
Feature Story 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
Partner Content 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
Partner Content Patsy Wheatley, Fitzgerald, Detroit

Zero-interest loans help Fitzgerald residents repair homes

Melinda ClynesTuesday, March 23, 2021
Feature Story Dante Williams, Cutz Lounge

Detroit barber business weathers COVID-19 with community approach

Ellen PiligianTuesday, March 9, 2021
Feature Story 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
Feature Story Tiffany Cartwright, G.L.A.M., beauty products

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

Kate RoffTuesday, February 9, 2021
Feature Story 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
Feature Story Junk Food and Friends, KaToya Scott , Detroit

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

Kate RoffTuesday, October 20, 2020
Feature Story 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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This series tells the stories of Detroit changemakers using business acumen to empower and build communities. With this year's stories supported by Build Institute, we report on entrepreneurs and innovators shaping the city's business ecosystems.
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