Equitable Development

Darius Jones sits on the porch of his home with his fiancée and child.

Equity

3 creative ways financial institutions are addressing Detroit homeownership disparities

David SandsTuesday, October 11, 2022

Charity Dean (left) and Kai Bowman, co-founders of the Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance, one of two “Community Champions” for the new Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform.

Economic Development

New online learning and grant opportunity aims to lift local BIPOC- and women-owned small businesses

MJ GalbraithTuesday, October 4, 2022

Michigan Founders Fund Member Mykolas Rambus, Co-Founder and CEO of Hush, shakes hands with Chase Lee, Founder and CEO of Trustpage at an MFF event in March

Community Development

New grants available for Michigan’s Black leaders and nonprofits advancing racial justice efforts

MJ GalbraithTuesday, September 20, 2022

Ponce Clay stands on a stretch of real estate he owns in Detroit.

Economic Development

Black Detroit developers reveal secrets to successfully scaling up operations

David SandsTuesday, August 30, 2022

Qunicy Jones is ONA's executive director.

Technology and Innovation

Resilient Neighborhoods: Quincy Jones speaks up about bridging the digital divide in Osborn

David SandsTuesday, June 14, 2022

“The Comcast RISE Investment Fund supported my business at a very critical time,” says Nina Hodge, owner of Above and Beyond Learning Childcare Center in Detroit.

Economic Development

New $10K grant available for women and BIPOC business owners in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park

MJ GalbraithTuesday, June 7, 2022

Tyronza Nesbitt streams a class for Detroit Cycling Studio members.

Economic Development

These Metro Detroit resources can help Black entrepreneurs gain better access to capital

David SandsTuesday, May 31, 2022

Community Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: Maria Salinas shares her perspectives on community organizing in SW Detroit

David SandsTuesday, May 17, 2022

Economic Development

Venture fund for underrepresented founders of Michigan tech firms receives $50K grant

MJ GalbraithTuesday, April 19, 2022

Community tech designers forge ahead with Detroit projects

Leah T. OlajideTuesday, February 22, 2022

Nawal Denard, House of African Prints, Detroit

Entrepreneurship

5 up-and-coming Detroit entrepreneurs you should know

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, February 8, 2022

Garnette Archer of Jo's Gallery poses in her shop's frame room.

Economic Development

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis is helping Detroit businesses grow with an innovative grant

David SandsMonday, January 31, 2022

Economic Development

What impact are minority developers having on Detroit's skyline?

David SandsTuesday, January 25, 2022

Economic Development

Big Plans: Five Detroit developments to watch in 2022

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, January 25, 2022

David Merritt at the Give Merit/FATE space.

Community Development

A former UM basketball star is on a mission to help redevelop this West Side Detroit neighborhood

Jane Parikh SimonsTuesday, January 18, 2022

Economic Development

These 3 Black-led development efforts are putting community front and center in Detroit

David SandsTuesday, December 21, 2021

Sustainability

This nonprofit coalition is leveling up public understanding of Detroit's water infrastructure

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, November 9, 2021

Community Development

How can Detroit development avoid pushing out older adults?

Jane SimonsTuesday, October 26, 2021

Nailah Ellis-Brown is committed to investing where she grew up.

Entrepreneurship

Detroit entrepreneur makes history with one of the largest Black-owned beverage companies in the US

Biba AdamsTuesday, October 5, 2021