The Gallery Beauty Supply
When sisters Ameela and Armani Covington were growing up, they had one thing in common – a love for all things beauty. They dreamed of one day owning a beauty supply store that catered to African Americans, but after graduating from college, they didn’t have the capital. But a small business microloan from Michigan Women […]
CMP Acquisitions
Jane VanDusen worked for a company that specialized in custom metal design and fabrication. She loved the work and was good at it, so when her company was sold, she decided to open her own business in this specialized B2B service area. She opened Redford-based CMP Acquisitions in 2018. The business includes PMT Scientific, which […]
BrandHrt Evolution
For Ylondia Portis, starting BrandHrt Evolution in Ypsilanti was the culmination of decades of experience in market research. Throughout her career, she’s helped companies in the building and auto industries better understand their consumers. These connections helped her business flourish and demonstrated to Portis the opportunity for growth. Through Michigan Women Forward, Portis acquired a […]
Spikberg Quilting
After Mark Spikberg lost his job in the auto industry, he took a quilting class at his church to keep busy. He never dreamed a hobby he grew to love would lead him to start a microbusiness. But as more people saw his quilts, the orders started pouring in. Now, thanks to a loan from […]
Last Mile Cafe
When Sarah and Arick Davis opened Last Mile Cafe in Grand Rapids in December 2022, they had a unique vision. They wanted to run a company that reflected their values — putting “people and planet” before profits. Their goal was to pay a living wage to their employees, give 10% of their profits to local […]
Like a King Cleaning Services LLC
Like a King Cleaning Services LLC Is a one-stop shop for all things Sanitation, Masonry, Rough to Finish Carpentry, and Home Improvement. We began in 2015 as just a sanitation company offering high quality level disinfection services and now we offer a broad range of products and services. My goal is not only to create […]
Foundation First Childcare Development Center
Foundation First Childcare Development Center is located in the University District. We specialize in preparing children for Pre-School and Kindergarten. In addition, we provide high quality childcare for children birth to 6 years of age. Foundation First is rooted in literacy and ensures children are exposed to activities that will enhance their daily experience. We […]
Jessie Feliz, LLC
During the ongoing renovations of the Jessie Feliz Learning Center, I am proud to collaborate with Mission City: Community Center to provide impactful in-person language and literacy learning programs in the heart of Northwest Detroit’s Brightmoor Community. Our comprehensive programs encompass a dynamic array of offerings including Spanish language instruction, foundational reading skills lessons, vibrant […]