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Comcast RISE stands for Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment. Comcast RISE was created in 2020 to help small businesses hard hit by Covid-19 recover and thrive. During its initial two-year program, 13,000 small businesses were awarded with over $110 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants. Comcast RISE is one of several programs that Comcast … Read more
Tina Freese Decker President and CEO Corewell Health™ Tina Freese Decker is President & CEO of Corewell Health™, a leading integrated health system that strives to provide simple, affordable, equitable and exceptional care and coverage to millions of Michigan residents. Leadership | Known for her vision and drive, Tina was a key architect of the 2022 … Read more
The new Microloan Program: Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund has launched statewide with funding of $10 million dedicated to providing loans up to $50,000 to women and entrepreneurs of color who don’t qualify for traditional loans through banks or other financial institutions. The Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund will diversify the economy by providing equitable access to … Read more
Shannon Cohen Founder & CEO Shannon Cohen, Inc. Shannon Cohen is the founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc. — a boutique firm with a mighty imprint and reputation for excellence. Shannon specializes in developing customized emotional intelligence, equity, and wellness colloquia for organizations across diverse sectors and industries. Clients include Electronic Arts [EA], … Read more
Michigan Women Forward’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative seeks applicants who want to understand their financial performance and predict future financial success. “Let’s Get Your Financials in Order” is a program for existing businesses located in St Clair County. The program will consist of 4 weeks of in-person training with Shelly Obrzut, EA. She will cover the … Read more
Meet the 2023 Honorees: Southwest Michigan Brenda Hunt President & CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation Brenda is a native of Michigan, raised in rural Montcalm County. Her long-term goal of an equitable and prosperous downtown Battle Creek is beginning to materialize, thanks to her vision and decades of hard work. Her continual encouragement of and … Read more
“ Day Care providers it is time to get your financials in order” MWF and W.K. Kellogg Foundation are seeking early childhood education providers that want to understand their financial performance and predict future financial success. Let’s Get Your Financials In Order – Early Childhood Education(ECE) is a program for ECE providers located in Baxter, … Read more
Determined and experienced businesswoman, Kiera Pack-Henderson, saw a need in Metro Detroit for a stylish, high-quality event venue that she and her friends could use for book signings, baby showers, and other small gatherings. Pareik Gallery opened its doors in 2018; adorned with chic modern décor, Chiavari chairs, and white marble like flooring it elevates … Read more
Wow, where did 2022 go! This year came in and went out with a flash 😊 I guess time flies when you are having fun! MWF’s WEI team celebrated an awesome year of achievements thanks to the very special entrepreneurs we have the privilege of serving. We concluded this year by closing and disbursing nearly … Read more
Cecilia Romero, entrepreneur and business owner, emigrated to the United States from Mexico at the age of 17. She has worked in the restaurant and service industries for more than 30 years, often cooking in the kitchen of others, yearning to have one of her own.