Entrepreneurship

Shop Small, Shine Bright: How Downtown Farmington businesses bring heart to the holidays

Downtown Farmington’s holiday season thrives on the energy of its local small businesses, where shop owners, families, and visiting loved ones keep holiday traditions alive.

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Chocolate Dripped Strawberries, Salt Caves, and Wellness: Oak Park small businesses have something for everyone this holiday season

Oak Park’s partnerships with local businesses help create opportunities for unique gifts and experiences.

Kazkara maps the story of coffee from Latin America to Hazel Park

Pedro and Valeria Suing co-founded Kazkara Coffee Roasters in Canada and found their way to Hazel Park after collaborating with DTROITR coffee. The neighborhood spot shines a light on local artists and offers authentic cafe classics with a Latin twist.

The Art of Gathering: Farmington’s Art Promenade turns creativity into community capital

Farmington DDA is revamping its downtown with a new art promenade that will connect parks and be filled with public art, hangout spots, and a performance space.

Downtown Mt. Clemens businesses hopeful for revitalization project, despite pain of construction

A multi-million dollar revitalization project will improve walkability and accessibility in downtown Mount Clemens, as well as update aging infrastructure.

Alicia Powell, owner of Detroit's Wetzel's Pretzels food truck, on the Joe Louis Greenway in Detroit.
Metro Detroit parks’ economic benefits boost businesses, tourism, property values, and more

Parks have demonstrable positive impacts on local businesses, property values, tourism, environmental management costs, and even medical bills.

Michigan-based nonprofit sparks girlboss spirit at youth summit

Empowering today’s female youth entrepreneurs is the T. Rose Foundation, with their programming and networking events like the Girlpreneur expo to be hosted on October 25 in Detroit.

Ryan Yates, dad and Duncan Aviation engine line technician.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy

Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.

Putting the spotlight on a pocket of businesses on Ferndale’s Woodward Heights Avenue

Located between Gainsboro and Wolcott Street on Ferndale’s Woodward Heights Avenue are three businesses serving folks specialty drinks and cookout staples in this tiny corner of Metro Detroit.

Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs

Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.   

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