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SUMMARY:AI Show & Tell for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of AI for your Detroit small business or nonprofit in a fun and supportive environment! Join us for DNEP’s new AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on\, fully-interactive experience led by entrepreneurs\, for entrepreneurs. You will discover practical ways to use AI in your daily work to save time and money\, with topics determined by live voting from participants. \nWhat to Expect\n\nAll participants will receive a FREE six-month license to use Boodlebox\, a digital toolbox that gives you access to a variety of powerful AI tools and assistants (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, Perplexity\, plus dozens of specialty bots and the ability to make your own)\nLive demonstrations from entrepreneurs who use AI every day – with topics determined by live voting from the audience\nNo pre-made prompt sheets—we’ll create and explore prompts together\, based on your real-world needs and questions (and email you some prompt sheets afterward to recap what you learned)\nPeer-to-peer learning and small group activities\, supported by Community Tech Consultants and U-M DNEP staff\n\n💻  Bring your laptop! This is a fully interactive session \nEntrepreneur & Student Instructors\n\nDonovan Brown\, Community Tech Consultant\, Live6 Alliance\nKatrina Marion\, Founder\, Kanopi Digital Solutions\nStephanie Holloway\, Marketing Director\, Birth Detroit\nHabib Saad\, Student\, University of Michigan Law School\nChristie Baer\, Co-founder\, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nPractice using AI and see how it can help you save time\, boost productivity\, and solve everyday business challenges\nGet inspired by what’s possible by entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to be in your shoes\nReceive a FREE 6-month license to Boodlebox\nConnect with the Live6 Community Tech Consultants for ongoing support\n\nWorkshop Details\n\nIn-person only (not recorded)\nThis workshop will be offered at four different locations – if you prefer Spanish\, register for the DHDC workshop on Sept 22; if you are a contractor/journeyman\, register for the Sept 29 workshop with Detroit Future Ops\nFree to attend—courtesy of U-M Engage Detroit and Boodlebox\, in partnership with Live6 Alliance\, Jefferson East\, Inc.\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\, Detroit Future Ops\, and the University of Michigan Detroit Center\nSpace is limited—register early to reserve your spot!\n\n[Register Here!]
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/ai-show-tell-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Sectors,Construction, Landscaping, & Contractors,Financial,Health and Wellness,Public and nonprofit management,Retail and Merchandise
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Baer":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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SUMMARY:CFO Boot Camp: Be the Chief Financial Officer (Class 3/3)
DESCRIPTION:Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Just Three Workshops\nAre you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop outsourcing your finances\, or learning everything the hard way! Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization—no accounting degree required. \nWhat You’ll Master:\n\nSet up professional accounting systems that work for YOUR business\nInterpret financial statements with confidence (and spot red flags before they become problems)\nCreate financial projections that unlock growth opportunities\nDevelop processes that attract investors and lenders\nTransform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions\n\nHands-On Learning That Sticks:\nThis isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops: \n\nJune 5: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)\nJune 12: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)\nJune 19: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)\n\nThe Support Doesn’t End There:\nAfter completing the series\, receive FREE one-on-one accounting assistance from U-M Ross School of Business consultants every Thursday (10am-4pm) throughout the summer at New Lab. Get personalized guidance to implement everything you’ve learned. \nThe Details:\n\nWhen: June 5\, 12\, and 19\, 2025 (3 hours each)\nWhere: New Lab\, 2050 15th St\, Detroit\, MI 48216\nWho: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni\nRequirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions\nCost: FREE for business owners (Costs covered by Saturdays in the D and the University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI))\nPrerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future. \n[REGISTER NOW] \n\n 
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/cfo-boot-camp-planning-for-growth-funding-class-3-3/
LOCATION:New Lab Detroit\, 2050 15th St.\, Detroit\, 48216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siobhan Barrett":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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SUMMARY:CFO Boot Camp: Be the Accountant (Class 2/3)
DESCRIPTION:Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Just Three Workshops\nAre you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop flying blind with your finances. Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization—no accounting degree required. \nWhat You’ll Master:\n\nSet up professional accounting systems that work for YOUR business\nInterpret financial statements with confidence (and spot red flags before they become problems)\nCreate financial projections that unlock growth opportunities\nDevelop processes that attract investors and lenders\nTransform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions\n\nHands-On Learning That Sticks:\nThis isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops: \n\nJune 5: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)\nJune 12: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)\nJune 19: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)\n\nThe Support Doesn’t End There:\nAfter completing the series\, receive FREE one-on-one accounting assistance from U-M Ross School of Business consultants every Thursday (10am-4pm) throughout the summer at New Lab. Get personalized guidance to implement everything you’ve learned. \nThe Details:\n\nWhen: June 5\, 12\, and 19\, 2025 (3 hours each)\nWhere: New Lab\, 2050 15th St\, Detroit\, MI 48216\nWho: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni\nRequirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions\nCost: FREE for business owners (Costs covered by Saturdays in the D and the University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI))\nPrerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future. \n[REGISTER NOW] \n\n 
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/cfo-boot-camp-understanding-your-business-numbers-class-2-3/
LOCATION:New Lab Detroit\, 2050 15th St.\, Detroit\, 48216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siobhan Barrett":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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SUMMARY:CFO Boot Camp: Be the Bookkeeper (Class 1/3)
DESCRIPTION:Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Just Three Workshops\nAre you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop outsourcing your finances or learning everything the hard way! Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization—no accounting degree required. \nWhat You’ll Master:\n\nSet up accounting systems that work for YOUR business\nInterpret financial statements with confidence (and spot red flags before they become problems)\nCreate financial projections that unlock growth opportunities\nDevelop processes that attract investors and lenders\nTransform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions\n\nHands-On Learning That Sticks:\nThis isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops: \n\nJune 5: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)\nJune 12: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)\nJune 19: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)\n\nThe Support Doesn’t End There:\nAfter completing the series\, receive FREE one-on-one accounting assistance from U-M Ross School of Business consultants every Thursday (10am-4pm) throughout the summer at New Lab. Get personalized guidance to implement everything you’ve learned. \nThe Details:\n\nWhen: June 5\, 12\, and 19\, 2025 (3 hours each)\nWhere: New Lab\, 2050 15th St\, Detroit\, MI 48216\nWho: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni\nRequirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions\nCost: FREE for business owners (Costs covered by Saturdays in the D and the University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI))\nPrerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future. \n[REGISTER NOW] \n\n 
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/cfo-boot-camp-bookkeeping-basics-class-1-3/
LOCATION:New Lab Detroit\, 2050 15th St.\, Detroit\, 48216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siobhan Barrett":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240627T080000
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SUMMARY:Accounting Magic: Securing Capital at JEI
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape\, being “bankable” is essential\, whether you seek traditional loans\, venture capital\, or alternative financing. Our Detroit workshop equips small business owners with the knowledge\, tools\, and strategies needed to attract investment and secure capital for growth.\n\n \n\nThis will be a hands-on\, interactive workshop where accounting consultants will describe the 4 most popular types of capital available to small businesses–(1) grants (2) crowdfunding (3) lines of credit and (4) microloans– and then in small groups\, walk through some sample applications together.\n\n \n\nBusiness owners will learn:\n\n \n\n 	What’s involved in seeking out funding (including seeing what the apps look like\n \n 	How to think like a lender\n \n 	How to set up processes and habits to create a financially healthy business (especially important for solopreneurs!)\n\n \n\nBusiness owners will leave with at least the beginning of an action plan for next steps. Additionally\, DNEP offers free 1:1 accounting appointments with student accounting consultants at JEI every other Friday. After the workshop\, attendees can sign up for however many 1:1 appointments they need to help them set up strong financial systems and apply for the funding they need.\n\n \n\nFree Workshop – Registration required – Registration capped at 30 (food provided)
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2024/accounting-magic-securing-capital-at-jei/
LOCATION:Detroit Soul\, 14300 E. Jefferson\, Detroit\, MI\, 48215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240208T200000
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SUMMARY:Accounting Magic: Securing Capital at GRDC
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape\, being “bankable” is essential\, whether you seek traditional loans\, venture capital\, or alternative financing. Our Detroit workshop equips small business owners with the knowledge\, tools\, and strategies needed to attract investment and secure capital for growth.\n\n \n\nThis will be a hands-on\, interactive workshop where accounting consultants will describe the 4 most popular types of capital available to small businesses–(1) grants (2) crowdfunding (3) lines of credit and (4) microloans– and then in small groups\, walk through some sample applications together.\n\n \n\nBusiness owners will learn:\n\n \n\n 	What’s involved in seeking out funding (including seeing what the apps look like\n \n 	How to think like a lender\n \n 	How to set up processes and habits to create a financially healthy business (especially important for solopreneurs!)\n\n \n\nBusiness owners will leave with at least the beginning of an action plan for next steps. Additionally\, DNEP offers free 1:1 accounting appointments with student accounting consultants at GRDC every other Friday. After the workshop\, attendees can sign up for however many 1:1 appointments they need to help them set up strong financial systems and apply for the funding they need.\n\n \n\nFree Workshop – Registration required – Registration capped at 30 (food provided)
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2024/accounting-magic-securing-capital-at-grdc/
LOCATION:Grand River Workplace\, 19120 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231215T200000
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SUMMARY:DNEP Holiday Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:Shop Small this Winter @ DNEP’s Holiday Market\n \n\nJust in time for the holiday season\, introducing DNEP’s first ever Holiday Market! Shop from a variety of local minority-owned businesses\, including apparel\, food\, jewelry\, artisans\, and more at DNEP’s Holiday Market! There will also be interactive stations throughout the market (such as on-site massages or a painting station) for plenty of fun!\n\n \n\nSupport local Detroit businesses while finding unique gifts for this holiday season. DNEP’s Holiday Market provides affordable\, indoor market space for innovative Detroit micro-businesses who don’t yet have brick and mortar locations.\n\n \n\nAll are welcome. The market is free to attend and will run from 3-8PM on Friday\, Dec. 15th. The holiday market will be located at Jam Handy (2900 E. Grand Blvd) in Detroit.
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2024/dnep-holiday-market-2024/
LOCATION:Jam Handy\, 2900 E. Grand Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210401T130000
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SUMMARY:The myth of the "millionaire mindset": Experimental evidence from Filipino entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Professor Dean Yang will talk about the recent paper\, “Aspirations and Financial Decisions: Experimental Evidence from the Philippines.” \nA randomized experiment among poor entrepreneurs tested the impact of exogenously inducing higher financial aspirations. In theory\, raising aspirations could have positive effects by inducing higher effort\, but could also reduce effort if unmet aspirations lead to frustration. Treatment resulted in more ambitious savings goals\, but nearly all individuals fell far short of reaching these goals. Two years later\, treated individuals had not saved more\, and actually had lower borrowing and business investments. Treatment also reduced belief in the amount of control over one’s life. Setting aspirations too high can lead to frustration\, leading individuals to reduce their economic investments. (from “Aspirations and Financial Decisions: Experimental Evidence from the Philippines”). \nSpeakers:\nDean Yang\, Professor of Public Policy and Economics
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2024/the-myth-of-the-millionaire-mindset-experimental-evidence-from-filipino-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Center on Finance, Law & Policy,CFLP Blue Bag Lunches,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201001T130000
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SUMMARY:Technological support for entrepreneurship among marginalized communities
DESCRIPTION:Online technologies are increasingly hailed as enablers of entrepreneurship and income generation. Recent evidence suggests\, however\, that even the best such tools disproportionately favor those with pre-existing entrepreneurial advantages and little is known about such technologies impact the day-to-day work of entrepreneurs in resource-constrained contexts. We present two studies. In one study\, we use participatory action research to investigate why this might be\, in an intimate\, close-up context.  We found from this investigation that in addition to technical requirements\, a range of non-technological efforts is needed to manage projects\, build self-efficacy\, and otherwise support community participants. Our findings offer a counterpoint to overgeneralized claims about well-designed technologies being able to address certain classes of social challenges. For our second study\, we performed a qualitative study involving interviews with 26 micro-entrepreneurs and observations of entrepreneurship events. We found that micro-entrepreneurs in Detroit are often pushed into entrepreneurship in response to unexpected life disruptions\, barriers to employment\, and desire to benefit the community. Their resource-constrained contexts shape how they use social technologies\, such as sharing economy tools and social media groups\, particularly with respect to privacy\, safety\, and professional agency. \nSpeakers:\nTawanna Dillahunt\, Associate Professor and Julie Hu\, Assistant Professor\, School of Information \nRSVP by noon Wednesday\, 9/30 to watch live
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2024/technological-support-for-entrepreneurship-among-marginalized-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:CFLP Blue Bag Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191219T130000
DTSTAMP:20240709T185141Z
CREATED:20240627T202627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T185141Z
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SUMMARY:Digital redlining in the fintech marketplace: Evidence from U.S. zipcodes
DESCRIPTION:Financial technologies—known as “fintech”—are arising as a mechanism for expanding access to financial services amidst banks’ parallel trends of shuttering brick-and-mortar branches and shifting product and services delivery to online and mobile platforms. These trends have potential to amplify the existing racialized geography of financial services in the United States and to exacerbate consumers’ marginalization from the financial marketplace. Leveraging 2015 Esri Business Analyst Market Potential data from the universe of high-poverty zip codes\, this paper investigates associations between communities’ racial makeup and rates of fintech. Poor Black and Brown communities experience a form of digital redlining by having the lowest fintech rates. For example\, every percentage increase in a community’s Black population was associated with an 18% decrease in their rates of high-speed internet access\, 1% decrease in smartphone ownership\, 12% decrease in online banking\, and 3% decrease in mobile banking. The relationships were opposite for communities with increasing White populations where—even amidst high poverty—Whiteness attracts higher rates of fintech. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\nTerri Frieldline\, Associate Professor\, School of Social Work
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2024/digital-redlining-in-the-fintech-marketplace-evidence-from-u-s-zipcodes/
LOCATION:Jeffries Hall\, 701 S State St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191017T200000
DTSTAMP:20240709T185819Z
CREATED:20240627T232442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T185819Z
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SUMMARY:Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project Showcase
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Student volunteers are needed to help businesses check in & get set up! Email Justin Erickson at jtimothy@umich.edu if you can help!
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2024/detroit-neighborhood-entrepreneurs-project-showcase/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center on Finance, Law & Policy,Program in Practical Policy Engagement
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