May 18, 2021 | Economic Development, Neighborhoods, Small Business
Md-Abdul Muhit was Global Detroit’s first community engagement specialist in Banglatown. He now serves as the District 3 Business Liaison for the Detroit Economic Growth Corp. and continues to guide Global Detroit’s work as a member of our Board of Directors. Muhit...
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...
Sep 11, 2020 | Economic Development, Neighborhoods
East Davison Village is a tight-knit, largely African American community where many residents have lived for generations and family members often live within walking distance of one another. The neighborhood borders Banglatown, and joining the long-time residents are...
Nov 21, 2019 | Neighborhoods
On Saturday October 12, we worked with Hamtramck residents to create a “We Are Hamtramck” mural in Veterans Park to celebrate and share our vision for the future Hamtramck Recreation District Park. This event was held in collaboration with TEN x TEN...
Aug 23, 2019 | Neighborhoods, Talent
Situated in an office on the second floor of an old bank building that dates back to the 1930s are the headquarters of Latino Press, the newspaper Elias Gutierrez launched in 1993. “I came from Chile in 1991. Just like everyone else, I was looking for a better...
