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Motown Museum’s $75M expansion project set for summer 2026 opening

The Motown Museum’s expansion is in the homestretch at last: Construction has begun on the third and most substantial

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State Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: How Public Policy Can Drive Economic Innovation

Economic innovation is a critical factor in long-run economic growth.  The development of new innovative products and processes makes

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Ronald Lauder-backed initiative looks to boost non-Orthodox Jewish day schools amid enrollment crisis

Despite the country’s Jewish population of some 7.5 million, non-Orthodox Jewish day schools in the United States have for

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Major improvements in store for Spirit Plaza in Detroit

The City of Detroit announces upgrades to the newly-permanent downtown public space, Spirit Plaza. The Foundation provided initial resources

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With rabbis’ blessing, women-for-tech program creates ‘ripples’ in Haredi world

Led by Start-Up Nation, the Adva pilot project aims to educate young, ultra Orthodox, Israeli women pursuing software engineering

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Detroit ‘Month of Design’ to highlight inclusivity for 2019

‘Month of Design’ kicks off September 5th to showcase Detroit’s design legacy with events throughout the city.

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Venture for America’s program for entrepreneurship taking root in Detroit

Venture for America dispatched over two hundred new fellows this month to companies in Detroit and four other U.S.

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Atwater Beach opening soon, extending Detroit’s network of family friendly public spaces

More than another new attraction in Detroit: Atwater Beach aims to add to the growing number of public spaces

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Wayne State’s urban innovation district near New Center takes shape

Started in 2014 as a dream for an Innovation District, Wayne State University shows sign of a reality coming

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Placemaking on a Mission: How Public Space Supports Mission-Driven Organizations in Southeast Michigan

Project for Public Spaces writes on how the Southeast Michigan Placemaking Pilot Initiative is helping four Detroit area

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City leaders work to attract and retain foreign-born entrepreneurs

Detroit seeks to attract and retain foreign-born entrepreneurs through the Global Entrepreneur In Residence (Global EIR) program, working with

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The Power Of Connection At JPRO19

The JPRO Network hosted JPRO19: What Connects Us, a seminal conference held at Cobo Center in Detroit this year.