At the heart of any city's resurgence are the people who live and work there. According to a recent Detroit Future City report, the majority of employers in the city are small businesses, and 40% of residents consider themselves entrepreneurs....
The University of Michigan’s Center on Finance, Law, and Policy (CFLP) is pleased to announce the launch of a new website specifically for the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP). The new site showcases the full breadth of programming...
The University of Michigan’s Center on Finance, Law, and Policy (CFLP) is pleased to announce the launch of a new website specifically for the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP). The new site showcases the full breadth of programming...
The Center on Finance, Law & Policy (CFLP) welcomes international economist Kathryn Dominguez as its new co-faculty director. Professor Dominguez joins Ross School of Business assistant professor Jeremy Kress as co-director. She replaces CFLP...
Each summer many students scramble for the chance to gain work experience through an internship, happy to get even one company or business to bite. But for Samantha Lang, a junior in the Ford School of Public Policy, the summer was rich with...
Students from the University of Michigan's Penny Stamps School of Art and Design spent a part of their summer in the city of Detroit, gaining valuable experience as interns in the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP) + Impact Studio for...
A natural extension of the interdisciplinary Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, the DNEP +ISLB offers students an intensive hands-on experience working collaboratively with fellow students to run a multidisciplinary student staffing agency...
Beginning May 4, the University of Michigan’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP) will offer free services to Detroit small businesses and non-profits through its DNEP +Impact Studio for Local Business 2022 (DNEP +ISLB) internship...
NEI granted the Center on Finance Law & Policy $55k to support DNEP's ongoing operations. The Inclusive Small Business Support Network Fund is designed to provide reliable operating support to small business support organizations (BSOs) to...
During February, several students enrolled in classes at the Ross School of Business and Stamps School of Art & Design braved the cold weather. They attended a bus tour of the city of Detroit that included meeting with DNEP clients and our Detroit...
The Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP), which brings together small businesses with University of Michigan students, faculty and staff to solve business owners’ legal, financial, marketing, operational, and design challenges, was...
An interdisciplinary team from the University of Michigan was awarded $300,000 from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to train local residents and U-M students to provide one-on-one technology support to Detroit entrepreneurs. The project aims to...
Aaron Jackson has been hired as the new program manager for the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, the Center on Finance, Law & Policy announced.
Aaron comes to the Center on Finance, Law, & Policy from Warren Galloway & Associates,...
Working through a pandemic has been stressful enough for Detroit’s small-business community. Finding enough time, energy and talent to expand their companies through innovative programs, social media or new strategy has been doubly difficult. But a...
This article was written by Michael Willard, BBA Ross School of Business/BA LSA ’23
This summer, I am one of 31 interns working in the University of Michigan Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project +Impact Studio for Local Business.
The interns...
Small businesses in Detroit, as across the country, have had to make major adjustments to survive the COVID-19 pandemic economic downturn. A cadre of students from U-M have been able to work with many of these businesses through an internship...
The Center on Finance, Law & Policy (CFLP) has expanded its leadership structure by naming Adrienne Harris and Jeremy Kress as Co-Faculty Directors to serve alongside Dean Michael S. Barr, who co-founded the center in 2013. Professors Harris and...
The Detroit Land Bank Authority’s (DLBA) Rehabbed & Ready program received good news recently in the form of a joint $5M new investment from the Rocket Community Fund, the philanthropic arm of Quicken Loans' Rocket Mortgage, and the City of Detroit....
Rock Your Month was founded in 2018 JaBett Glenn, a 15-year military service member and mother of four.
With a product designed to both ease and inspire, RYM carries the focus to make period care easy and products accessible.
With automated...
Cutz Lounge is a modern barbershop with a vintage flair.
Their goal is to provide a professional and safe environment for individuals and families while delivering excellent customer service in a timely fashion. They are a multifaceted business...
The Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP) is hiring U-M undergraduates for the DNEP +Impact Studio for Local Business (+ISLB) internship program. This program is open to sophomores and juniors from the Ross School of Business, Ford...
Royalty Gardens' handmade soaps give your skin the moisture it needs while you stay protected and detoxed.
No chemicals, no fragrances, no meat products. They use only organic and essential oils to make great soap and even better aromatherapy....
CommodiTeas Tea Company offers premium quality teas, tea infusions, and gifts for consumers, businesses, and retailers.
Their tea menu includes teas from around the globe, and they strive to “supply great taste because you demand great taste.”...
The Wise Decision’s (TWD) skilled team of credentialed trainers, coaches and wellness experts are committed to providing clients with personalized programming, coaching and attention to achieve their individual health and fitness goals.
TWD’s...
Mature is founded and managed by brothers Darryl and DeKoven Humes from Detroit, Michigan.
Darryl and DeKoven are active mentors in the community and proud supporters of the City.
Mature offers a collection of products from hand selected...
Blck Cocoa Bakes was founded by Detroit native Bre’Anna Johnston, who has been a lover of food since childhood.
Inspired by bakes from her elders, she is passionate about creating memories with her food. As she grew up, writing became her focus,...
Mike Williams, Tony Eggert, and Daniel Wylie-Eggert founded Three Lyons Creative in January 2014.
They are cousins who studied varied creative disciplines and decided to combine their talents to create stronger products for clients they believe...
Farmacy Food is your guide and partner to looking at health holistically.
They strive to serve the whole you — Farmacy Food provides food to address your nutritional needs. As they learn more about your goals, they work to connect you with their...
Experience Relish is a globally inspired, locally sourced pop-up dining experience and catering company founded by Brittiany Peeler and Le’Genevieve Squires. Experience Relish is centered around food that is locally sourced, seasonal, and treated...
Live Cycle Delight (LCD) was founded by Amina Daniels, a high energy fitness professional, who champions her Detroit based cycle studio.
Equally as passionate about style as she is for fitness, she has enjoyed over 10 years of success in luxury...
