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Submit your story of business success for Startup Story Night 2019
Model D and NEI
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Economic Development
4 key takeaways from our Equitable Development speaker series
Aaron Mondry
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Join us Nov. 13 for our final Equitable Development panel, "Understanding Gentrification in Detroit"
Model D
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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Group promoting Detroit art profiles over 100 local artists, releases new book
Aaron Mondry
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Feature Story
Join us on Oct. 9 for "Getting a Piece of the Pie: Community Land Trusts and Community Control"
Model D
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Feature Story
Join us on Sept. 11 for "Real jobs in today's Detroit," our next Equitable Development panel event
Model D
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Feature Story
Join us for "Developer Margins," the first event in our Equitable Development Speaker Series
Model D
Monday, August 6, 2018
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Diversity
A conversation on black space and the importance of dialogue in a changing Detroit
Chase L. Cantrell, Orlando Bailey, Lauren Hood, and Claire Nelson
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Feature Story
VIDEO: Jeanette Pierce of Detroit Experience Factory on what makes Detroit special
New Economy Initiative
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Feature Story
VIDEO: Hamissi Mamba of Baobab Fare on the challenges and thrills of business ownership as a refugee
New Economy Initiative
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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Mobility in the city: 5 key takeaways from LTU panel on Detroit transit
Claire Charlton
Monday, May 7, 2018
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Q&A: Tunde Wey on his dinner series, where guests pay different amounts depending on their privilege
Aaron Mondry
Monday, April 23, 2018
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LTU Detroit design center gathers mobility experts for panel discussion
Claire Charlton
Monday, April 9, 2018
Feature Story
VIDEO: Kim Gamez of Mi Padrino on the challenges of juggling a business and family
New Economy Initiative
Monday, April 2, 2018
Feature Story
VOICES: How SXSW taught me what I already knew about Detroit
Matthew Lewis
Monday, April 2, 2018
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At Detroit event, Gloria Steinem spoke about parenthood, the women's movement, and more
Melinda Clynes
Monday, March 12, 2018
Partner Content
How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will aim to drive inclusive economic growth
Issue Media Group
Monday, March 5, 2018
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What's happening in Detroit on almost every day of Black History Month
Chanel Stitt
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Feature Story
Detroit's storytellers on why the medium brings people closer together
Aaron Mondry
Monday, February 5, 2018
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Join us for an On the Ground North End finale celebration: New Year, New Ventures
Model D
Friday, January 19, 2018
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Pickleball serves up fun and fitness for people of all ages and abilities
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Michigan's stretch of the Marquette Greenway moves forward
Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
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Source: Input Fort Wayne
It's electrifying: The U.P. is home to first of its kind electric off-road vehicle charging network
Source: Upword - UP
Finch Forever collaboration with Detroit City Distillery sells out within a month
Source: Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Masthead gallery: St. Pete's MLK North District
Source: 83Degrees
Why one Detroit business owner is gathering support for Haitian artisans caught in conflict
Source: Model D
Farms are growing in Washtenaw County even as they decline nationwide. Here's why.
Source: Concentrate
Here's how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment's crushing financial burden
Source: Second Wave Michigan