There’s been significant discussion surrounding Detroit’s vacant land. Some estimates suggest the city has 40 square miles of vacant land — meaning the geographic landscapes of San Francisco, Manhattan and Boston would all fit in nicely. The ongoing challenge is to determine what Detroit should do with the swaths of empty land mass pocketing the…

Over the last eighteen months, I have been tracking Detroit-native and University of Michigan alumn, Brian L. Clark, on his entrepreneurial journey. I’ve interviewed him a couple of times on his journey from college graduate, to corporate employee, to entrepreneur. A brief summary, post graduation, Clark had an excellent job in corporate out of college….

Detroit: July, 1967. That month and year conjure up memories of what’s been called a civic unrest, rebellion and/or the Detroit riots. To some, it was a year when racial tensions increased and issues such as inequality and racial injustice were thrust into the forefront. It was when a simmering and frustrated city exploded into…

Seeking legal advice for entrepreneurs is a daunting task for some and, for others, they don’t believe there’s a need for an attorney. However, having legal counsel is just as critical for a small business owner as is for a larger organization. For example, do you know the legal ramifications of a failed business relationship?…

I recently wrote a blog focused on the importance of having viable neighborhoods across Detroit. In other words, without them, Detroit will not be a viable city as it once was. And you responded. I received comments, emails and messages from you sharing your thoughts. I’ve also been engaged in many conversations on this topic….

A common phrase heard among entrepreneurs is “working in the business” versus “working on the business.” The former is focused on the operational details of running the business daily, while the latter is pulling the lens back and thinking longer-term and strategically about the company’s future. What steps can you take to alleviate the administrative…

People are driven to start a business for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s a life-long dream and for others, an unplanned situation such as a layoff, buyout, for example, may have driven them to chart a different path. After being laid off In 2009, Jamie Begin, Founder, Ann-Arbor-based, RightBrain Networks (RBN), decided to…

“Detroit is on the Road to Recovery” Mayor Mike Duggan State of the City Address, February 10, 2015 With those words, the Mayor discussed his plans on continuing to move Detroit forward. And to set the right tone, he moved this year’s SOTC address to the Old Redford theater—a symbolic gesture to demonstrate the importance…

As an entrepreneur, I’m confident days are filled with the angst of managing, running and growing your business along with balancing the demands of your personal life. This creates stress and, as a result, it’s easy to forget about your personal health and wellness needs. Callie Bradford, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Nutrition Consultant and Personal…

There’s been a lot of discussion regarding people moving downtown–whether companies relocating suburban employees into the city’s core or new businesses sprouting up along Woodward Avenue and other major thoroughfares within the Central District. While it’s outstanding to see an influx of new people and businesses, there have been those whom have been downtown through…