Small Business Success Stories

Jane VanDusen has had a lot of chapters that led her to her most recent – entrepreneur. She worked as a financial manager, then she pivoted to manufacturing oversight and […]

When Mark Spikberg of Tecumseh left his job in the automotive industry, he was looking to keep busy, not start a business. But opportunity knocked, and Michigan Women Forward helped […]

When opportunity knows, you better answer. That was Dondi Schutt’s attitude when her husband’s boss decided he was closing his business. Michael Schutt had worked for the landscaping business for […]

For Ylondia Portis, starting her business, 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 […]

When sisters Ameela and Armani Covington were growing up, they had one thing in common – a love for all things beauty. They enjoyed getting their nails done, their hair […]

A Michigan Women Forward Small Business Success Story.