Economic Equity & Inclusion

Applications Open for 2025 EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ program, Due May 9
April 16, 2025Applications for the 2025 EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ program are now being accepted through May 9, 2025.

Apply for April Small Business Grants
April 12, 2025These April small businesses grants are aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses across different industries. Whether funding is…

Motor City Match Awards Over $450K to New Detroit-based Businesses
April 11, 2025The City of Detroit and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) awarded over $450,000 in grants to 13 new local businesses…

Gender Pay Gap Widens in 2025: Women Still Earn Less
April 4, 2025Payscale, Inc. has released its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2025, and the results show little to no progress across several…

Driving Economic Equity: Insights From ForeverFresh Founder Tanya Hill
April 4, 2025Watch the next video in the Business Case for Equity series, featuring ForeverFresh's Tanya Hill.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Insights From Carolyn Cassin
April 3, 2025Learn how Michigan Women Forward empowers women entrepreneurs through access to capital, mentorship, and resources, driving economic growth and equity…

Empowering People, Driving Results: A Conversation With Matt Elliott About Economic Equity
March 20, 2025Watch the third video in the Business Case for Equity series, featuring Kelly's David Weeks.

Chamber, Detroit Promise’s Wytrice Harris Recognized as Skillman Visionary Award Honoree
March 19, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Promise's Wytrice Harris was selected for the 2025 Skillman Visionary Award. View all honorees.

Rethink Job Design to Attract and Retain Women
March 6, 2025Discover insights on gender differences in employment preferences and strategies for attracting and retaining women in the workforce.

2025 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown Returns with Increased Support
March 5, 2025TechTown Detroit and Comerica Bank announce the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, a small business competition that awards $100,000 in startup funding…

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