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Feature Story
Detroit entrepreneurs encourage residents to shop small for the holidays
Monique Bedford
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Feature Story
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ruth Williams
Chrishelle Griffin
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Feature Story
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Shadia Amen
Chrishelle Griffin
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Feature Story
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Doudou Kane
Chrishelle Griffin
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Feature Story
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Que Shebley
Chrishelle Griffin
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Feature Story
Growing a movement: How a young Detroit dance studio stays on its feet
Kahn Santori Davison
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Partner Content
From Traverse City to Indiana: How Build Institute programming reaches farther than just Detroit
Sarah Spohn
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Development News
Renovations underway at innovative housing development in Osborn; should be wrapped by end of year
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Feature Story
Growing beyond the 'idea phase': How this Detroit institute supports underserved entrepreneurs
Monique Bedford
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Feature Story
D.Cipher to bring Juneteenth celebration to Detroit’s Dequindre Cut
Kahn Santori Davison
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Feature Story
Resilient Neighborhoods: New SW Detroit mixed use development prioritizes affordability
David Sands
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Partner Content
Helping entrepreneurs not just start, but grow: Q&A with Build Institute’s Regina Ann Campbell
Jessica Orlando
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Feature Story
How these 3 women wowed judges to win the Black Girl Ventures Pitch Tour in Detroit
Kahn Santori Davison
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Feature Story
These two Detroit nonprofits are prioritizing community engagement in their development efforts
David Sands
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Partner Content
TechTown’s ‘angel’ program aims to lift up Detroit’s economic ecosystem
Sarah Spohn
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Partner Content
Small-business conference at Marygrove aims to support Detroit's new wave of entrepreneurs
Kahn Santori Davison
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Feature Story
PHOTOS: The "magic" of Marygrove's Early Ed Center
Sarah Williams
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Development News
Bridging the digital divide: Solar-powered Wi-Fi stations in Islandview to receive key upgrades
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Feature Story
Rooted in Community: Meet the local developers emphasizing residents, empowerment
Erin Marie Miller
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Feature Story
Meet the women behind Detroit's new 'Black woman’s country club...with a twist'
Kahn Santori Davison
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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The Equitable Development Series explores how Detroit can grow in a way that allows people of all races, classes, and abilities to participate and benefit. The series includes stories published here in Model D as well as public events starting in August.
D4’s Equitable Development Series in partnership with Model D is made possible thanks to generous support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Knight Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation.
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