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...
Apr 27, 2023 | Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
All eyes were on Detroit as the world of international startup entrepreneurship converged on the Motor City for the Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR) Program National Peer Network Convening, hosted by Global Detroit on March 30 and 31. Groups from across the...
Oct 18, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Press Releases, Talent
First CCS Global Entrepreneurs in Residence team offers new realm of information for corporate HR The College for Creative Studies (CCS) recently became the third Michigan university to partner with Global Detroit to help immigrant and international entrepreneurs...
Oct 15, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Talent
New (July 2022) research from the National Foundation for American Policy chronicles the enormous contributions that immigrant founders have made to America’s startup community. In fact, 55% of America’s most valuable startups (319 of the 582)—companies valued at over...
