Economist encourages Detroiters to fight for financial empowerment on Labor Day

Economist encourages Detroiters to fight for financial empowerment on Labor Day

  For Ida Byrd-Hill prosperity is a collective, community effort. As many Detroit residents and Americans throughout the country gear up for traditional Labor Day celebrations Byrd-Hill sees such annual observances as opportunities to reflect on ways to grow through financial empowerment. An urban economist, Byrd-Hill has begun lectures to promote the power of the […]

Hope and hard work: Leaders like Errol Service are rebuilding Detroit neighborhoods

Hope and hard work: Leaders like Errol Service are rebuilding Detroit neighborhoods

Errol Service understands humble beginnings, hard work and high achievement. That’ s why the restaurateur says he’s working hard to help rebuild Detroit, one community project at a time. Service started his McDonald’s career by mopping floors and cleaning toilets. He was promoted to dropping fries and flipping burgers. During the process, he managed to […]

Neigborhood Businesses Needed

Neigborhood Businesses Needed

Entrepreneurs have long been the backbone of strong communities, neighborhoods and our economy. They provide jobs, goods and services, and economic reinvestment into sometimes overlooked areas. More importantly, they serve as examples of success that others can use as inspiration and a template for their professional paths. For minorities, it is often an unspoken option […]