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30/09/2025

For Detroiters who cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage, community development organizations use creative means to help individuals and families finance their first home.

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Written by: Amy Kuras

For Detroiters who cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage, community development organizations use creative means to help individuals and families finance their first home.

29/09/2025

Global Detroit’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence program helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.

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Written by: Misty Barron

Global Detroit’s Global EIR program helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.

29/09/2025

Different communities, same problem: Michigan’s child care crisis spans every zip code.

Across Michigan, advocates say solutions like educator stipends, home-based expansion, and employer cost-sharing offer some relief. The bigger question? Whether the state will invest in care that meets the needs of all families, no matter their zip code. ⬇️

🔗 bit.ly/DetroitVSoutstate

26/09/2025

Early intervention can change the trajectory for children with developmental differences — but in Michigan, access isn’t consistent. Families face waitlists, workforce shortages, and funding gaps that delay critical support.

Read how advocates and organizations like The Color of Autism Foundation are working to close those gaps. ⬇️

🔗 bit.ly/EarlyIDofDisabilities

25/09/2025

Leslie Vaughn’s ‘Bus Stop Blues’ gives struggling Detroit readers a story that reflects their challenges and offers a way forward.

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Written by: M. Lapham

Leslie Vaughn’s 'Bus Stop Blues' gives struggling Detroit readers a story that reflects their challenges and offers a way forward.

25/09/2025

The Global Entrepreneur in Residence Impact Report shows 174 jobs created from the program, and $28.1 million in venture capital has been raised. Moving forward, officials want to see the progress increase and the universities take on a bigger role in propelling that.

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Written by: Kahn Santori Davison

The Global Entrepreneur in Residence Impact Report shows 174 jobs created from the program, and $28.1 million in venture capital has been raised. Moving forward, officials want to see the progress increase and the universities take on a bigger role in propelling that. The Global Entrepreneur-in-Resi...

25/09/2025

Immigrating from Bangladesh to Hamtramck, Nazma Begum had no friends, no English language skills, and no experience with outdoor activities. But all of that changed when she went on her first camping trip.

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Written by: Patrick Dunn

Immigrating from Bangladesh to Hamtramck, Nazma Begum had no friends, no English language skills, and no experience with outdoor activities. But all of that changed when she went on her first camping trip.

23/09/2025

Detroiters rehabbed 17,000 homes in 5 years. A new study on local and absentee ownership will be featured in an Oct. 2 Strong Towns virtual workshop.

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Written by: Tia Scott

Detroiters rehabbed 17,000 homes in 5 years. A new study on local and absentee ownership will be featured in an Oct. 2 Strong Towns virtual workshop.

23/09/2025

Buying a home in Detroit? Down payment help is available through grants, loans, and local programs. Here’s how to find the right fit for your budget.

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Buying a home in Detroit? Down payment help is available through grants, loans, and local programs. Here’s how to find the right fit for your budget.

23/09/2025

Feeling the pinch on leasing or buying a car in 2025? Learn how to budget smart, automate payments, and choose the best loan term—plus tips on insurance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance to save over time.

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Whether you’re looking for a way to commute to work or school on your own time, or you’ve been saving up for your own set of wheels to go on countless adventures, in today’s financial climate, managing your vehicle loans efficiently is key.

18/09/2025

After immigrating from Germany, Max von Wels co-founded a biotech startup in Michigan. With Global Detroit’s help, he secured a visa and a future in tech.

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Written by: Misty Barron

After immigrating from Germany, Max von Wels co-founded a biotech startup in Michigan. With Global Detroit’s help, he secured a visa and a future in tech.

18/09/2025

The Lead Impacted Families Together (LIFT MI) program presents training in lead safety and advocacy for residents across Michigan.

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Written by: Patrick Dunn

The Lead Impacted Families Together (LIFT MI) program presents training in lead safety and advocacy for residents across Michigan.