“I put my hand on my heart, that means I feel ya. Real recognize real and you lookin familiar.” All Around the World – JAY Z 2002 There has been much discussion about “Two Detroits”. I’ve even written about a variation of it in this space. However, there’s been another online discussion that’s been percolating recently….
Carrie Charlick is a wife, mother of 3 and a business owner. She started her entrepreneurial journey at a young age and those early experiences helped shape her longer-term business philosophy, helping others through entrepreneurship. In 2003, the stay-at-home Michigan mom launched Commerce-based Essential Bodywear with an initial investment of $500. She is now a savvy entrepreneur with…
The LEE Group is pleased to announce that “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee” is a media partner and sponsor for this year’s Techstars Startup Week Detroit 2019, powered by Quicken Loans in partnership with Venture Catalysts, a free five-day celebration of entrepreneurship. It is hosted by a unified community in locations across Detroit. Participate…
The Fifth Annual Small Business Workshop was held recently. This year’s theme was “Navigating the Headwinds of Change” and featured opening and closing speakers, Tanya R. Allen and Tommey Walker, Jr., respectively. A record number of attendees was treated to panelists, speakers, workshop leaders and vendors, whom all provided important information, advice and counsel on…
Mark S. Lee, President & CEO, The LEE Group, and host, “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee” and “In the Conference Room”, will moderate a panel discussion on Tuesday, May 14, 6 p.m – 8 p.m, 1420 Washington Blvd, #301, in Detroit, as part of the Wayne State University’s (WSU) Alumni Association’s Alumni Entrepreneur panel….
By Mark S. Lee and David Girodat Small businesses are a massive source of employment. The Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that smaller companies employ 47.5 percent of the private U.S. workforce. According to 2012 U.S. Census figures, there are nearly 62,000 small businesses in Detroit and about 152,000 across Michigan. Entrepreneurship helps build the…
DETROIT, MI – (4/3/19) May is small business month and the first week of the month is Small Business Week. And The LEE Group is pleased to announce its Fifth Annual Small Business workshop, presented by Fifth Third Bank, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at TechTown, 440 Burroughs, in Detroit….
Comerica invites you to join us on April 17, 5:30 – 8pm, for the “Branding Your Business” presentation from Mark S. Lee, President & CEO, The LEE Group (TLG), MI LLC. This session defines branding while exploring concepts that will help you differentiate your business from the competition while connecting with customers. Additionally, take a tour of…
Regional President of Fifth Third Bank, Eastern Region, David Girodat, joined The LEE Group’s Founder, President & CEO, Mark S. Lee, to discuss the upcoming 2019 Small Business Workshop, presented by Fifth Third Bank, on American Black Journal, hosted by Stephen Henderson. The workshop is scheduled for May 7, 8am -1pm, at 440 Burroughs Street,…
There’s continued momentum in Detroit’s burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem and there are many perspectives on what it means to the city’s revitalization efforts, including economic development and job creation. To this end, I wanted to gain insights from a business executive who has family roots grounded in Detroit’s entrepreneurial community. David Girodat has a long history…
