Celebrating and honoring companies and individuals who strengthen diversity
By now, anyone who’s involved in managing a business has likely at least heard about the benefits of diversity.
Business inspiration can be anywhere. One inventor found it in a simple household item
How a finance expert pivoted his career after being inspired to improve the experience of a simple household item that's been around for 4,000-plus years.
Ready to launch? Here’s a head start
As a guy who literally began his company on a card table in his living room, I have a special fondness and respect for others who want to start a business.
A decade of growth: Corridor Sausage Co. adds new fully cooked line at Kroger
Nine years ago, Will Branch and Zachary Klein started making artisan sausage, learning about the art and science of the food business along the way. Now, in the largest account acquisition yet, Corridor Sausage...
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Opens 2nd Studio in West Bloomfield
After 11 years owning the largest ballroom dance studio in the state, Fred Astaire Dance Studio Michigan owners Evan and Lada Mountain are opening a second studio in West Bloomfield. A grand opening celebration...
101 Ways to Enjoy The Mosaic – Creating a Diverse Community Right In Your...
We're all born curious but curiosity is an easy quality to lose. It's too easy in the midst of a busy life to settle into the comfortable and familiar. To become trapped in our...
Custom architectural metal design company opens in Detroit
Detroit Architectural Metal, a custom architectural metal design company, has begun operations in Detroit. Specializing in historically accurate reproductions of exterior and interior architectural finishes, the company also designs and creates metal fabrications to...
Small-business advocate launches podcast to highlight the wins, challenges of entrepreneurship
One of the most difficult things sometimes when you launch a new business is finding your tribe – the people who understand what you’re going through and offer advice, suggestions and sympathy.
Jennyfer Crawford understands...
5 ways to coach your sales staff like a winning sports team
Check in with Lance Tyson on any given day, and he may be coming from a meeting with an up-and-coming sports franchise, leading a training session for a professional football team or creating a highly personalized training workshop for team leaders.
International collaboration designed to bring more cruise business to Great Lakes
A collaborative partnership designed to bring more cruise business to the Great Lakes is bringing together states that border the Great Lakes, plus Canadian provinces and travel partners.
Woman-led law firm launches Infant-At-Work Policy for employees
Attorney Charissa Potts understands how it feels to be a working mom, especially because she is one herself. That is why she decided recently to launch a progressive employee Infant-At-Work policy for her law...
Toma Detroit wins $50,000 in the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest presented by Bedrock
Thanks to the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, Metro Detroit soon will have a new tasting room featuring hand-crafted Tequila and Mezcal via Toma Detroit.
Toma Detroit in August won the $50,000 top prize in the...
Creative Economy Entrepreneurs, From Start Up to Success: How Entrepreneurs in the Creative Industries...
Intended to fuel the global Creative Economy movement and energize leaders who strive to build resilient economies, engage youth, create jobs, & spark wealth formation. Alice Loy & Tom Aageson encourage leaders to invest...
Mother Honestly to hold Detroit summit on women’s role at work, in business and...
What happens when you bring more than 200 women together – mostly women who are mothers in one way or another – to talk about how to thrive in and beyond motherhood?
You have a...
Pitch ‘N Pontiac Live Business Competition Winners
Pontiac small business owners competed for $35K in prizes in the Pitch 'N Pontiac live business pitch competition, hosted by CEED Lending. Sponsored by Chemical Bank, Oakland County Business Finance Corporation and the Oakland...
Labor Day survey: 51 percent of U.S. employees overall satisfied with their job
With Labor Day just around the corner, The Conference Board's latest survey on job satisfaction finds that 51 percent of U.S. employees feel overall satisfied with their job, according to a statement from the...
Podcast Detroit opens newest studio in Detroit Shipping Company space
Want to know something about Detroit, the city’s current events or its history? Then tune into Podcast Detroit.
Podcast Detroit, a metro Detroit based podcasting network of nearly 100 shows on a variety of topics,...
Cornerstone Community Financial hosts teddy bear drive in support of childhood cancer awareness
If you’re out and about this September, Cornerstone Community Financial asks that you think about picking up a teddy bear for a child in need.
The 3rd annual public teddy bear collection drive, presented by...
