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...
Oct 11, 2024 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, News, Our Impact, Talent, Tapestry, Welcoming and Inclusion
BY JULIEN GODMAN Our second awardee for Global Detroit’s flagship event, Tapestry, is Manish Senta, who is being recognized for our Corporate Leadership award. This award goes to a corporate entity that, importantly, champions inclusive practices and...
Sep 30, 2024 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, News, Our Impact, Talent, Tapestry, Welcoming and Inclusion
BY JULIEN GODMAN This November 14, Global Detroit’s flagship event, Tapestry, is coming to the Jam Handy in Detroit– which you of course are invited to attend (and perhaps sponsor, there is still time). With the usual trimmings of good food, good music,...
Aug 23, 2024 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Our Impact, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
BY ANDREW JOHNSON, DR. THEODORE JONES, ERNESTINE LYONS Last month, our Global Entrepreneurs in Residence (Global EIR) program, released the Global EIR 2024 Impact Report– which highlights the need to deepen our entrepreneurial innovation and economic growth in...
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...
Nov 29, 2023 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Government, Inclusive Institutions, News, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
Introduction Michigan, a state known for its industrious spirit, is quietly becoming the national leader in building immigrant-inclusive strategies and programs to bolster its economic and workforce development sectors. Immigrant inclusion is essential, as all of...
