Great Lakes Flooring Specialist
Wayne Roberts and his family, embarked on a journey to establish Great Lakes Flooring Specialists, Inc. in 2015. With Wayne’s 35+ years of expertise in commercial flooring and the company’s quality reputation and steady growth, the Roberts family had high hopes for their startup venture. Securing financial support proved challenging due to the startup nature […]
Morano Foods, Inc.
In 2009, Lesley and Greg Morano embarked on a journey to build a thriving family business. With their determination and personal investment, Morano Foods, Inc. was born. By 2011, their signature spaghetti sauce, a century-old recipe, hit shelves of 82 stores across Michigan, gaining traction in the gourmet market. Recognizing the need to diversify their […]
Love Travels Imports
The owner of Love Travels Imports, Yvette Jenkins, started her business in 2010 under a different name but with the same mission to bring to others a love of handcrafted art, love of the sustainable Earth, and a love of helping our neighbors. Yvette is deeply committed to promoting fair trade in the world’s developing […]
Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare is an East African restaurant offering food that honors traditional dishes served in Burundi, the birthplace of husband-and-wife owners Nadia Nijimbere and Hamissi Mamba. Baobab Fare opened in 2021 and is located at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Grand Boulevard in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood. Owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere arrived […]
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 […]
RJ’s Printing
RJ’s Printing is a 29-year-old business located in Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood, the only Black-owned printing business in Southwest Michigan. Owner Sean Hollins, 56, says, “I believe there’s some in the Detroit area, but between Chicago and Detroit I believe I’m the only Black-owned print shop.” The previous owner, Ralph Jones, had contacted Hollins in 2020 […]