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Home on Detroit’s east side during a college break, Maggie DeSantis’ daughter made an announcement. Her community had begun to feel like it was a foreign place. “I’m not living here,” she said, “because the neighborhood is changing in a way I’m not comfortable with.” DeSantis, former head of the Eastside Community Network, immediately knew […]
Detroit’s wide assortment of small businesses are nothing, if not unique. From apparel shops and bakeries to car detailers, coffee shops and art galleries, our independently-owned businesses stand apart from cookie-cutter operations. Detroit’s small businesses add character to our street corners, strengthen our local culture and help build connections between us all. There’s something inspirational […]
In Metro-Detroit what was odd to most, has always been familiar to me. Small business is in my blood and a part of my family heritage. Growing up I witnessed the success, challenges, growth, and budgeting of entrepreneurial capital (time, money, network, and differentiation). My father has run Greg Frazier CPA/PC, a firm specializing in specific […]
The Detroit Garment Group has been helping the fashion community in Michigan stitch its way to success since it was founded in 2012. Just ask Daune Smith. After hearing about the nonprofit organization through a friend, she decided to become a member. Smith, 57, is one of the 70 individuals and companies who have joined […]
Detroit’s development has been moving at a dizzying pace. Demand for improved access to information and resources has never been higher or more needed than now, according to Luther Keith, executive director of ARISE Detroit! That’s why today’s announcement that Comcast can now deliver speeds up to 1 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) to residential customers throughout the entire city of […]
The best food has to have more than great ingredients – that’s a given. To go beyond typically tasty, there has to be a bit of soul. If it’s done right, every bite makes you want to sprout wings and fly. S.O.A.R. (Sisters on a Roll Mobile Cafe & Catering) is appropriately named. Its dishes […]
For Sandra Epps, founder of the Detroit Doll Show, a doll is more than just a toy you can play with and dress up. It is a reflection of beauty and value. Epps displays dolls in diverse variations in her show to uplift girls and women by showing them reflections of themselves. “The thing with […]
When you say “I’m going to get my nails done,” and you’re headed to the The TEN Nail Bar in Capitol Park, that’s an understatement. The TEN combines the traditional elements of getting a manicure and pedicure with a modernistic twist such as enjoying a glass of champagne in a comfortable atmosphere made to relax […]
Many people forget that along with being a fun source of creative expression dance is also a good workout and a way to build confidence. Tene Dismuke is not among those people. That’s what led her to found the House of Bastet. While she offers more traditional exercise programs like yoga and Zumba, the heart […]
For 21-year-old Shanel Dewalt cooking goes beyond cutting vegetables and mixing ingredients. This is how her mind finds peace and how she is reminded of her purpose. As the oldest of five siblings being raised in a single-parent household, the Detroit native realized she had to grow up at a very young age. When her […]