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Master of Business Administration Program at Technion Named in Honor of William Davidson

The MBA program at The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology has been named The William Davidson Master of Business Administration in honor of Mr. Davidson.

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
8 Jun 2021

Researchers arrive at first-ever estimate of Jewish educators

A first ever national Jewish educator census conducted by CASJE (Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education) aims to better understand and support the Jewish educational workforce.  The census is the first of a series of reports exploring Jewish educators’ career trajectories to be released in July.

eJewishPhilanthropy
4 Jun 2021

Hebrew Free Loan Marks Massive Milestone Anniversary

Hebrew Free Loan celebrates 125 years of helping Jews across the State of Michigan.

Detroit Jewish News
14 May 2021

New Economy Initiative to focus on new $19.5 million fund on small business support

New Economy Initiative announces its new Inclusive Small Business Support Network Fund and partnership with Invest Detroit. 

Crain's Detroit Business
13 May 2021

DLECTRICITY Returns – September 24-25, 2021

Midtown Detroit, Inc. announces the return of DLECTRCITY – Detroit’s nighttime outdoor festival of art and light on September 24-25, 2021.

dlectricity.com
25 Feb 2021

Grant-making to Support Small Businesses in Southeast Michigan

Brookings Institute publishes case study outlining New Economy Initiative’s successes in grant making and responsiveness to COVID-19.

Brookings Institute
23 Jul 2020

First Ever National Jewish Educator Census

Conducted by Consortium for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE), the first National Jewish Educator Census will help the field of Jewish education attract new educators, return educators to the field, and best prepare for a post-COVID-19 world.

eJewish Philanthropy
9 Jul 2020

Small Businesses in Pontiac Awarded Grants

Pontiac Funders Collaborative announced the Small Business Relief Fund, providing grant relief to 56 Pontiac businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
24 Jun 2020

Ann Arbor Nonprofits Receive COVID-19 Relief Grants

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announces Relief and Resilient grants to Ann Arbor arts and culture nonprofit organizations to help with financial pressures from COVID-19.

Click On Detroit
4 Jun 2020

JPMorgan Chase Commits More than $1M to Detroit Businesses

The New Economy Initiative receives funding from JPMorgan Chase and other co-funders to support small business owners in Detroit, providing access to capital, underserved workers with access to job training opportunities, and support nonprofits responding to the crisis.

dbusiness
27 May 2020

2,000-Year-Old Coin Unearthed in William Davidson Archaeological Park

The Israel Antiquities Authority announces the unearthing of 2,000-year-old coin that commemorates the Jewish rebelling against the Roman Empire.

Smithsonian Magazine
20 May 2020

Pandemic Relief Funding Announced for Pontiac Small Businesses

The Pontiac Funders Collaborative launches the Small Business Capital Relief to provide emergency grants for 100 small businesses, focusing on workforce development, entrepreneurship, public spaces and support for key institutions.

The Oakland Press
15 May 2020

Michigan Angel Community Publishes Annual Report

The Michigan Angel Community, an initiative to accelerate the growth of the angel investor population in Michigan, publishes their 2019 annual research report. The report shows a continued increase in both investors and investment dollars.

Click On Detroit
8 May 2020

New COVID-19 Fund Launched to Support SE Michigan Arts and Cultural Groups

Housed at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and administered with input from CultureSource, the COVID-19 Arts and Creative Community Assistance Fund will provide financial assistance to arts and cultural organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crain's Detroit
16 Apr 2020

The Detroit Jewish News Transitions to Nonprofit, Community Ownership

Publisher of the Detroit Jewish News Arthur Horwitz looks to readers to support independent credible journalism with a matching gift incentive from the William Davidson Foundation.

Detroit Jewish News
12 Mar 2020