It is no secret that small businesses have taken a hit since the first COVID-19 case approximately a year ago. It has been reported that 17 percent of small businesses were shuttered within the first three months of the pandemic hitting. And for Black businesses, the numbers are even more staggering, with nearly 41 percent of […]
The Pope Francis Center will continue providing food, shelter, medical and social services to the homeless through June 1 at the TCF Center. The temporary move was scheduled to end April 1. Staying in TCF for two additional months will allow the Pope Francis Center to continue taking care of the homeless in Detroit during […]
What does the world of fashion look like on the other side of the globe? How can a small fashion-based business in Detroit get a foothold in Africa half a world away, import unique textiles and products and increase business? On Wednesday March 17, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., you can learn the answers to those questions […]
It’s been well documented the number of small businesses which has shuttered over the last year due to COVID-19 has been significant. The minority-owned businesses closure rate (41%) was approximately 2.4 times the general population’s (17%) closure rate. Clearly, this has potentially impacted entrepreneur’s finances. As small business owners grapple with finances and strategic […]