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A few years ago, the New Economy Initiative launched a new event series called High Growth Happy Hour. We invited entrepreneurs who were scaling companies in southeast Michigan to give informal talks about their experiences, with the goal of... Read More...
The MedHealth Challenge is seeking innovative medical device and digital health solutions to help consumers, caregivers, providers, and supporting institutions know more about their health, driving appropriate utilization and improved health care... Read More...
Thanks to all of the small business owners in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park who applied to this year's NEIdeas $10K and $100K challenges. We're looking forward to reviewing your applications and learning more about your ideas to grow. Winners... Read More...
Pam Lewis, NEI Director
Huffington Post Blog
When national leaders traveled to Metro Detroit recently, many hailed the city's recovery, pointing to the resurging automobile industry and an emerging startup community. While this is true... Read More...
Build Institute, a strategic program of Downtown Detroit Partnership,is excited to announce a holiday shop local initiative highlighting local small businesses and entrepreneurs with five events. The rotating pop-up marketplaces will celebrate... Read More...
We are pleased to present this year's NEIdeas $10k Challenge winners!
Last night, the New Economy Initiative (NEI) awarded the small business winners of this year’s NEIdeas: Rewarding... Read More...
From the 2015 Techonomy Detroit closing session kicked off with a presentation by John Hagel III, Co-Chairman, Center for the Edge, on What Business Can Learn from Social Movements, leading into a discussion about the future of Detroit, with its... Read More...
Ten years ago, Michigan’s work in economic development, like many states, was about attracting "elephants," otherwise known as the next big company. The auto makers were getting pummeled; Michigan, by some accounts, was on its way to... Read More...
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Seniors at Universal Academy in Southwest Detroit have set out to help business owners in their neighborhood win $10k for their business idea. The students are in a course focused on giving students the skills needed to lead financially stable... Read More...
