Economic Mobility

Displaying 1 – 12 of 18 Articles (1 of 2 Pages)

Detroit HBCU Pensole Lewis College Announces Opening of New Foot Locker Footwear Creation Stu/deo

The Gilbert Family Foundation recently joined Pensole Lewis College Detroit (PLC Detroit) in announced the opening of the Foot Locker Footwear Creation Stu/deo. PLC Detroit is the only HBCU focused on design and opened its campus in Detroit with the support of the Gilbert Family Foundation.
Read More

The Hustle: Celebrating Detroit’s Unsung Entrepreneurs

We are proud to support programs that increase access to opportunity for Detroiters like The Hustle, a program developed by the Detroit Historical Society to highlight the stories and elevate the impact of BIPOC entrepreneurs.
Read More

Winter Markets in Full Swing for Small Business Saturday

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.
Read More

Construction Inclusion Week Supports A More Equitable Detroit

Recently, we participated in Construction Inclusion Week, a national initiative that drives awareness and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in construction and skilled trades. Our Program Manager for Economic Mobility, Kinnus Paul, explains why initiatives like this are important for creating a more equitable Detroit.
Read More

Q&A With Brandi Brown

We sat down with Brandi Brown, Associate Program Manager, Economic Mobility to talk about her role supporting Detroit's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Brandi talks about what drew her to this important work, her experience with Venture 313, and how she shows up for her community and her family every day.
Read More

Venture 313 Supports Inaugural Black Tech Weekend in Detroit

Black Tech Week present Black Tech Weekend October 12 - 14, supported by Venture 313
Read More

Apple Developer Academy in Detroit Celebrates New Graduates

The Apple Developer Academy in Detroit celebrated the graduation of its second cohort, consisting of over 160 students. The 10-month program, a collaboration between Apple and Michigan State University, equips students with business and app development skills for careers in the app economy.
Read More

Motor City Contractor Fund Cohort Celebrates Commencement, Success

The Motor City Contractor Fund launched in 2022 as a $10M pilot program to support Detroit-based and BIPOC contractors with the resources and training they need to thrive. A year later, the 19 participants celebrated the completion of the program and discuss how their businesses have benefited as a result. […]
Read More

Venture 313 Participants Benefit from “Life Changing” Experience at SXSW

Recently, some of our Venture 313 founders were offered a unique opportunity to attend the innovative SXSW conference in order to network, learn from other entrepreneurs and harness professional development to support their businesses. James Feagin, Director of Economic Mobility at the Gilbert Family Foundation spoke on a panel about […]
Read More

Partner Spotlight: LifeLine Global, Expert Advice for Every Business

In this partner spotlight, we highlight LifeLine Global Consulting, a full-service business planning and management consultancy that supports women and minority-owned small businesses with the resources they need to thrive. Dr. Nicole Parker, Founder and CEO of LifeLine shares her personal journey and her passion for supporting entrepreneurs.
Read More

Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity in Our Approach to Philanthropy

In celebration of Black History Month, we're highlighting the diversity of our team and the voices of our Black team members by exploring why diversity in philanthropy is critical to building more equitable communities.
Read More

What’s Next for Detroit Entrepreneurs? Venture 313 Plans Ahead

Venture 313 launched in October 2022 as a revolutionary new program to better support Detroit entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. After a successful launch party and onboarding hundreds of entrepreneurs, the team looks to the future to build momentum with new features, updates, and goals for 2023.
Read More