Public art is essential to building stronger, more resilient communities. In this post we highlight our eight-year partnership with 1XRun, which we have supported through the Small Business Murals Project and the Murals at Islandview. These initiatives elevate Detroit neighborhoods by connecting entrepreneurship, art, and public spaces.

In this fun post, our Graphic Designer, Betsy Cooper, gives the lowdown on where to shop at the Downtown Detroit Winter Markets this holiday season, to find unique gifts for everyone on your list (while supporting small businesses in the process!)

In this edition of Q&A, we chat with Andrea Benson, our Senior Program Manager, Detroit Community Initiatives. Andrea has extensive urban planning experience including a past fellowship at Wayne State University, which has benefitted her role supporting our housing strategy in Detroit. Learn more about her passion for community work and her unique approach to her role.

The Winter Markets have supported 130 small businesses and generated over $6M in wealth over the last six years. In this video, Laura Grannemann explains why the markets are critical to elevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Detroit, especially during Small Business Saturday.

We recently held our Annual Gene Therapy Initiative, highlighting the findings of our gene therapy research team as they make progress with preclinical model systems. Learn more about our findings and how we are accelerating a cure for NF.