How to start and build an equitable enterprise in Detroit: A workshop

This workshop will introduce equitable models of business and employment by walking through the basics of building a business and introducing participants to business support organizations in Detroit. Community members, business owners, scholars, and industry experts will discuss models that empower employees, foster community development, promote democratic decision making and participatory management, and provide an avenue for broad-based wealth distribution.  The workshop will begin with a hands-on design game to introduce the key steps to launching a business. Then, expert overviews of new business opportunities in Detroit will be shared along with resources developed at UM. Guests will listen to lightning talks from local business service organizations followed by a resource fair featuring no-cost providers at UM and beyond to help with the startup process along with catered food and drink.  The workshop is open to all community members thinking about starting a business, nonprofit, or coop, and will be particularly useful for those looking into green energy.

 

About University of Michigan +Impact Studio 

The University of Michigan +Impact Studio is a collaborative design community for impact creators and innovators at UM and beyond. Housed at the Ross School of Business, their mission is to bring impactful ideas to life that build a world that is sustainable and just for all, using business knowledge, design tools, and research expertise.

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