Business

On W. McNichols in Detroit, Black women entrepreneurs are holding it down

Their shops and services keep the Grandmont Rosedale community thriving -- and self-sustainable.

3 years ago

Black Bottom Garden Center, a garden supply co-op, takes root in the North End

Black Bottom Garden Center, a co-op founded and led by six Black women in Detroit’s North End, sells plants they…

3 years ago

Entrepreneurship surged in Michigan during the pandemic. Why?

Common wisdom holds that the pandemic has been terrible for business. Economic reports seem to back that up, especially when…

3 years ago

Why Detroit Labs ditched cover letters to make hiring more equitable

Detroit Labs' nontraditional hiring process -- eschewing cover letters and sometimes resumes -- has yielded a more diverse workforce and…

4 years ago

Why it’s never too early for a small business to start thinking about human resources

However small your business is today, it has the potential to grow. But without a strong human resources foundation, it’s…

4 years ago

How coworking space Seat Detroit changed course to stay open during the pandemic

Less than a year after opening, coworking space Seat Detroit left their rental in Eastern Market to focus on building…

4 years ago

How to cultivate diversity, equity and inclusion in your workplace

Whether you're a customer or the CEO, we've outlined the steps to help make your organization more just for all.

4 years ago

Your definitive guide to Detroit’s virtual events

With large indoor events still off the menu, we’ve rounded up the best discussion series, workshops, classes, performances and more…

4 years ago

In an industry with profound barriers, these Black women cannabis entrepreneurs are creating new models of leadership

As Michigan's nascent cannabis industry grows, a group of emerging Black women leaders are making inroads into a white- and…

4 years ago

Deirdre Roberson, Detroit designer, pushes for change through Eumelanin clothing line

"Growing up as a dark-skinned woman, you’re told a lot of things based on your skin tone...I thought, how do…

4 years ago