March is here and Spring is right around the corner and as our thoughts turn to warmer weather, just sit back and enjoy the conversation with this week’s guests: Doak Breen, Creative Director, WWJ Newsradio 950 Michelle Gilbert, Comcast Cable & Marli Blackman, City of Highland Park, MI Robert Davis, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)…
Forging a Business Alliance
Nationally, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2016 Office of Advocacy, African Americans own 2.6 million small businesses, employ 975,000 people and generate more than $150 billion in annual receipts nationally. In Detroit, the National Business League (NBL) reports there are more than 47,000 African American-owned businesses. Bottom line, these businesses are key drivers…
Fourth Annual Small Business Workshop Focuses on Attracting and Retaining Customers
DETROIT, MI – (3/1/18) The LEE Group is pleased to announce its fourth annual Small Business Workshop, presented by Fifth Third Bank. It will be held Thursday, May 3, 2018, 8am-1pm, at TechTown, located at 440 Burroughs, in Detroit. May is significant because it’s small business month and the workshop falls during small business week….
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – February 25, 2018
March is right around the corner, which means spring is not far behind. As you’re relaxing, just sit back, relax and enjoy a hot, cup of coffee with the following guests: Dan Mistura, SCORE, & Lauren Rivers, Rivers Realty, Inc. Krista McClure, Executive Director, Detroit Parent Collective Chanel Hampton, Founder & President, Strategic Community Partners…
Lee to Moderate Wayne County Business Resource Network March Event
Join us for the Wayne County Business Resource network, Tuesday, March 27, 7:30am-10am, at Schoolcraft College’s VistaTech Center, located at 18600 Haggerty Road, in Livonia, MI. This FREE event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about the wealth of government and non-profit programs and services available in Wayne County to help companies thrive. You…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – February 18, 2018
This week, just relax and enjoy the conversation with this week’s business leaders and entrepreneurs: -Ric Devore, President, PNC Bank, Southeastern Michigan, & Stu Hoffman, Chief Economist, PNC Bank -Chase Cantrell, Director & Founder, Building Community Value -Brittni Brown, Founder, the Bee Agency -Malika Williams, Founder, L.I.V.E. Outreach
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – February 11, 2018
We’re in the dog days of winter and baseball’s not too far away and spring is next month. In the meantime, just sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation with the following guests: Regina Ann Campbell, Managing Director, TechTown Detroit Rashida Thomas, Director, Focus Hope Susan Rogal, Owner, The VITRINE Gallery Christianne Malone. Deputy Director,…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – February 4, 2018
As you prepare to the Big Game on this Super Bowl Sunday, sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation with the following guests: Rob Sims, Retired NFL player-turned-entrepreneur Rufus Bartell, RBI Group Blaire Miller, Co-Owner & Partner, The Hunter Group, & Farida Ali, CEO and President, Dynamic Computer Corporation Sherri McDaniel, CEO & Founder, Sage…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – January 28, 2018
With the Big Game on the football horizon, just sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation with the following guests: Lolita Cummings Carson, Professor, and Jacob Wesley, student, Eastern Michigan University Dan Mullen, President, Bedrock Detroit Cheryl Hudson, Owner, Woodhouse Day Spa Rachele Downs, founder, Downs Diversity Initiatives
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – January 21, 2018
Please click on this week’s link to hear the following guests over a hot, cup of coffee: Khali Sweeney, Founder, Detroit Boxing Gym Greg Richards, Entrepreneur Marielle Heidebrink, Health & Wellness Coach Jay Alexander, Vice President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit