Aug 23, 2024 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Our Impact, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
BY ANDREW JOHNSON, DR. THEODORE JONES, ERNESTINE LYONS Last month, our Global Entrepreneurs in Residence (Global EIR) program, released the Global EIR 2024 Impact Report– which highlights the need to deepen our entrepreneurial innovation and economic growth in...
Jan 4, 2024 | Economic Development, Government, Inclusive Institutions, Neighborhoods, Small Business, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
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...
Nov 29, 2023 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Government, Inclusive Institutions, News, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
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...
Apr 27, 2023 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
All eyes were on Detroit as the world of international startup entrepreneurship converged on the Motor City for the Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR) Program National Peer Network Convening, hosted by Global Detroit on March 30 and 31. Groups from across the...
Oct 13, 2022 | Economic Development, Government, News, Press Releases, Research
New research highlights growing importance of international student retention talent to Michigan Detroit, Michigan – Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joined leaders from the Detroit Regional Chamber, private industry and Digital Lakes to discuss Global Detroit’s...
May 19, 2022 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhoods, Our Impact, Small Business
Rezaul Chowdhury As Global Detroit’s community engagement specialist in Banglatown, Rezaul Chowdhury is a liaison and a problem solver — or what we call a “trusted connector.” What does that mean? That means every day, he is out in the community helping small business...
