Mar 24, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Neighborhoods
When Fardusee Jaigirdar, Tahira Lasker and Farjana Dalia joined Global Detroit’s Common Bond program, they were hoping to connect with other women and claim some time for themselves outside their busy families. They did these things, but they also did something they...
Sep 15, 2021 | Corporations, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhoods, Talent, Tapestry
Global Detroit is honored to celebrate five community leaders who reflect our commitment to building a more vibrant and inclusive Detroit and Southeast Michigan. These leaders will be honored with our Changemaker Awards during Tapestry, our annual celebration. This...
May 25, 2021 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhoods, Our Impact, Small Business
Lupita’s Ideal Beauty Salon Bertha Jimenez had always dreamed of owning a salon. Her opportunity came three years ago, when she purchased Ideal Beauty Salon, a 50-year-old Southwest Detroit institution. With plenty of experience–she runs Chilango’s Bakery with...
Sep 28, 2020 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhoods, Small Business
Like so many others, Rahman Mohammad’s business came to a halt when the COVID-19 pandemic began and Governor Whitmer ordered non-essential businesses to close. Rahman is the owner of Bangla Remodeling, a Hamtramck-based construction company with a large number of...
Sep 16, 2020 | Corporations, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Institutions, Neighborhoods, Small Business, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
As Global Detroit’s 10th Anniversary celebration nears, we are honored to celebrate five community leaders who reflect our commitment to building a more vibrant and inclusive Detroit and Southeast Michigan. These leaders will be honored with Inclusive Economies Awards...
Feb 3, 2020 | Entrepreneurship, Talent
Ashok Seetharam was living in Milwaukee when his startup, PAXAFE, began to take off. But he wasn’t sure he’d be able to stay. PAXAFE was Ashok’s third startup. After moving to the U.S. from India and graduating from Brown University with a graduate degree in...
