New institute hopes to help people, businesses go from surviving to thriving
Megan Gunnell has the same challenges as any working woman, mother and business owner: She has a lot on her plate and she wants to do everything perfectly.
Here’s how...
Comerica Bank Women’s Business Symposium to highlight equality, productivity
Women often find gender-based challenges at the workplace, and having an organization or community stand with them as they rise to meet these challenges is an essential part of...
Following in her footsteps: Owner credits mom for encouraging successful barber shops
Jami Buchanan, and her husband Chad, might never have opened their award-winning barber shops, Detroit Barbers Barber Shop + Brand, if it hadn’t been for her mother, Loretta “Chickie”...
NAWBO hands out annual Top 10 women honors
More than 200 people were on hand as NAWBO Greater Detroit presented its annual Top 10 Michigan Business Women March 28.
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council celebrates 35 years
Talk to Michelle Richards about one of her greatest passions, the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, and you’ll quickly see why she says 35 years marks a huge moment...
Canine To Five grows again, opens expanded dog daycare
It’s not often that you see a business “Grand Opening” celebration where a local dignitary cuts the ribbon – with their teeth.
In this case, the local dig-nitary (see what...
Women come together to become local philanthropists
The power of women coming together for the common good is a winning formula for community philanthropy.
Feeling hungry? Serve up a brunch perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, you might be feeling a bit like celebrating. Have you ever thought about trying a full Irish breakfast?
This brunch-friendly recipe comes from a restaurant...
Teacher turns autism expert, opens job and social skills center
When she was a special-education teacher, Rachelle Vartanian worked with students of all ages to see that they received the attention and education they needed to be successful. It...
Looking to learn to speak up for yourself at work? Try this workshop
Laura Khalil can talk to anyone about anything – she’s fluent in freelancing, verbal as a very busy entrepreneur and outstanding in terms of speaking her mind as a...
State’s women leaders embody excellence
Women Thrive Conference honorees set the bar high both professionally and personally.
Metro Detroit attorney wins seat on International Diversity & Inclusion Committee
The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, a global organization promoting client-centered conflict resolution, has named Metro Detroit family law attorney Alisa Peskin-Shepherd to its new Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Michigan-based SHEFIT named a top ‘Entrepreneurial Company’ in America
Creating products that women want to wear is tough enough. But making a sports bra that women love to wear is an even greater task.
Entrepreneur comes up with new way to sell, track ticket sales
If Jennyfer Crawford sees a problem, she is just the kind of small-business owner and proponent to come up with a solution.
Siblings and Detroit natives open luxury bed & breakfast in hometown
Working with a family member even on small projects can be challenging. But imagine trying to renovate a house, decorate it and open it as a bed and breakfast. That kind of a partnership can’t work if you have sibling rivalry.
Detroit’s innovative The Empowerment Plan grows with new building and plans to hire
It has been six years since College for Creative Studies student Veronika Scott came up an innovative coat that could not only provide warmth, but also storage and a sleeping bag for people who were going through homelessness, and her company has grown by leaps and bounds.
Moms: Talented multi-taskers are rich source of talent
Employers searching for talented individuals who are career minded, excellent multi-taskers and goal orientated are looking to women who chose to focus on caregiving.
Entrepreneur turns lifelong struggle with eating into mission to serve a growing market
Finding a way to bring smarter sugary treats to the masses is a key part of Tara Bosch's work.
Impacting a community one student at a time
Despite challenges being faced in Flint, Michigan the president of Mott Community College sees the institution as an anchor for the region.
Five ways to ramp up the effectiveness of your meetings
There are anywhere between 36 and 56 million meetings in the United States alone. Leaders tend to agree that meetings are critical to success, yet many still struggle to engage workers and boost productivity.
