Nov 24, 2024 | Economic Development, Our Impact, Small Business, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
BY PETRAQ KOSHO As the Grand Traverse region of Michigan grows, so does the challenge of finding skilled workers to keep up with the area’s booming industries. Companies in this scenic corner of Michigan—known for its cherry orchards and Lake Michigan views—face an...
Apr 4, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Institutions, Small Business
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...
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...
May 25, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Small Business
Carline Dugue first came to the United States in 2009 to pursue her undergraduate degree in chemistry at Kalamazoo College. In 2013, she returned to her native Haiti to participate in a peace project. But she wanted to do more to improve economic conditions in her...
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...
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...
