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Community Entrepreneur Spotlight: Jeehan Nasir
Jeehan Nasir is the 2024 Community Entrepreneur awardee, at Global Detroit’s flagship event, Tapestry. Read about her story and her Arabic-inspired streetwear company, Yalla Detroit.
Immigrant Impact Spotlight: Gracie Xavier
Gracie Xavier is the 2024 Immigrant Impact awardee, at Global Detroit’s flagship event, Tapestry. Read about her story and the origin point of her venture, D’Artillery.
Corporate Leadership Spotlight: Manish Senta
Manish Senta is the 2024 Corporate Leadership awardee, at Global Detroit’s flagship event, Tapestry. Read about his unique story and global company, TekWissen.
Emerging Talent Spotlight: Dr. Rehab Alhajjar
Dr. Rehab Alhajjar is the 2024 Emerging Talent awardee, at Global Detroit’s flagship event, Tapestry. Read about her unique story and tech company.
Global EIR Founders Making Waves in Michigan Economy
Global EIR Founders are having a positive impact on our state economy. The findings in a recent program impact report, showed that our Global EIR founders are creating Michigan jobs and garnering millions in investments.
Cooking Class Brings Residents Together in Hamtramck and Detroit
On May 18, 2024, residents from Detroit and Hamtramck hosted their first cooking class. Highlighting the Social Cohesion program– attendees shared recipes, tradition, and more.
The Power of Trusted Connectors in Micro-Enterprise Development
BY STEVE TOBOCMAN In 2015, just a few weeks after Md. Abdul Muhit arrived in the U.S. from Bangladesh by way of London, England, he was hired by Global Detroit to serve as a “trusted connector” to, among other things, assist the growing number of Bangladeshi and...
Recognizing Amy Rencher and the MEDC Team
By Tariq FanekDirector of Opportunity Neighborhoods, Global Detroit As we move into 2024, we are celebrating significant advancements in the realm of economic development and, crucially, in the development and implementation of inclusive strategies designed to expand...
Unlocking Potential: Strengthening Immigrant-Inclusive Practices at Michigan’s Community Colleges
Introduction Michigan, a state known for its industrious spirit, is quietly becoming the national leader in building immigrant-inclusive strategies and programs to bolster its economic and workforce development sectors. Immigrant inclusion is essential, as all of...
Global Detroit Stands as Model for White House Task Force on New Americans
On June 14-15, Metro Detroit hosted the White House Task Force on New Americans run by the Domestic Policy Council as one of just a handful of local site visits to view best practices in immigrant workforce training, entrepreneurship, social integration and refugee...