Jul 2, 2025 | Corporations, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Institutions, Neighborhoods, Our Impact, Small Business, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
BY SLOAN HERRICK Fifteen years ago, a ragtag team of dreamers in Detroit laid the foundation for what would become Global Detroit, aiming to shift the conversation about immigration and its essential role in creating vibrant, resilient communities. Back then, we...
Jun 12, 2025 | Inclusive Institutions, Neighborhoods, Small Business, Welcoming and Inclusion
BY ELIZAVETA DOROFEEVA Earlier this year in Southwest Detroit, numerous restaurants and local businesses that would typically be bustling remained unexpectedly closed. Business owners in the area later explained that many employees hadn’t shown up to work that week,...
Feb 19, 2025 | Economic Development, Inclusive Institutions, Our Impact, Small Business, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
BY STEVE TOBOCMAN & JULIEN GODMAN Sign the Pledge Visit biz/sign to add your name, your business, or organization to the roll of Michiganders standing with Businesses and People for Immigration. Volunteer with Business and People for Immigration We are looking for...
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 FANEK 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 economic opportunity to historically marginalized...
