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

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. Healthy Communities

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. Equity

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

Kate RoffTuesday, April 13, 2021
Partner Content Patsy Wheatley, Fitzgerald, Detroit Equity

Zero-interest loans help Fitzgerald residents repair homes

Melinda ClynesTuesday, March 23, 2021
Feature Story Jason Johnson carefully selects what he stocks in Midtown's Bob's Classic Kicks. Entrepreneurship

Detroit entrepreneur proving people wrong with sneaker success story

Ellen PiligianTuesday, March 16, 2021
Feature Story Dante Williams, Cutz Lounge Entrepreneurship

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. Entrepreneurship

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

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story All about Technology, Willie Brake, Detroit Technology and Innovation

Local tech entrepreneur helps bridge Detroit’s digital accessibility divide

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story Tiffany Cartwright, G.L.A.M., beauty products Entrepreneurship

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. Entrepreneurship

Detroit baking entrepreneur determined to see her business rise again

Kate RoffTuesday, February 2, 2021
Feature Story Junk Food and Friends, KaToya Scott , Detroit Equity

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 Entrepreneurship

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

Kate RoffTuesday, September 1, 2020
Feature Story detroit-abloom Community Development

Flower farm Detroit Abloom fosters connection between nature and community

Lauren KarmoTuesday, August 25, 2020
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