The office of Grandmont Rosedale Community Development’s (GRDC) executive director has a new occupant. But, while Sherita Smith’s face might be new at the office of one of the west side’s most active neighborhood economic proponents, she’s no stranger to Detroit revitalization leaders. Smith replaces long-time executive director and Grandmont Rosedale resident Tom Goddeeris, who […]
In his role as a Comerica Bank’s community reinvestment manager, Michael (Mike) Cheatham knows a lot about supporting neighborhoods, but in his role as a son, he worries about his dad’s comfort. Cheatham, vice president of corporate compliance and community reinvestment, helps to guide Comerica’s efforts to support Michigan’s low-to-moderate income communities. “There’s help out […]
Nicole Bien’Aime, co-owner of Voluptuous Bien’Aime in Rosedale Park, found a location for her full-figured ladies’ boutique and an ocean of advice by attending a 20-week entrepreneurial training program offered at Grand River WorkPlace. Her picture window, pop-up store is the buzz of the neighborhood and a jewel in the co-working space on Detroit’s northwest […]
Approaching the Michigan Central Train Station on foot, I couldn’t believe my eyes when a security guard beckoned me inside a chain link fence to attend a press conference inside the giant, rotting hulk was a surrealistic dream. I step through the door. Mayor Mike Duggan is speaking about the Crain’s Detroit Business Homecoming IV. […]