A true collector knows his/her stuff and can spot value and quality a mile away. Baseball cards, little figurines, watches, cars – all sorts of items can demand big bucks and nearly become an obsession. Have you ever wanted an item so badly, you would spend upwards of $30,000 to get your hands on it? […]
Priscilla Archangel was enjoying a decades-long career in human resources and organizational development, but the pull of entrepreneurship wouldn’t let up. Having formed an LLC long before she ever used it, she eventually fulfilled her vision to create Archangel & Associates, a coaching and consulting firm. “Ever since then I’ve been really, really ecstatic about […]
Back before Detroit’s Midtown was such a happening place it was much different for residents and business owners. In the heart of what was then known as the Cass Corridor a hair salon sprung up. Of course, there are hundreds and hundreds of places to get your hair done in the Motor City. But Nefertiti […]
For Detroit foodies, finding unique and interesting tastes can be an adventure worth taking. So much to enjoy. Only so many hours in a day. To kick things up a bit and get the spicy flavor of the Bayou at the same time, there is a spot that’s been around for more than 47 years […]
Larissa Carr sees the value of neighborhood job creation through a special lens. In December she’ll celebrate one year as a resident of Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale community, where she also works full-time promoting business opportunities, as manager of Grand River WorkPlace, through the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp. (GRDC). Carr supervises the popular “pop-up” storefronts that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A high schooler starts work at a tea shop. He makes no money, but rather is there to learn the ins and outs of the work-a-day world. He isn’t sure what skills he will need for a successful future, but this will give him a start. He’s put in the kitchen. He is nervous and […]