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...
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...
May 17, 2019 | Small Business
Rezaul Karim came to America to create a better life for his family–twice. Although he worked as a bank officer in Bangladesh, he knew there were more opportunities for his four young daughters in the U.S. So he moved his family to New York and then Detroit, where he...
