STORIES


Stories of growth, stories of impact, stories from our community.

New Economy Initiative launches MI Small Business Helper to support southeast Michigan entrepreneurs

By Chanel Stitt, Communications Associate The New Economy Initiative (NEI) and Gilbert Family Foundation partnered to launch MI Small Business Helper, a free digital platform designed to connect southeast Michigan...

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NEI’s Annual Report: Investing in Small Businesses for a Stronger Southeast Michigan

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is proud to share the 2024 Annual Report from the New Economy Initiative (NEI), one of our strategic initiatives focused on economic development. This...

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In General

Community Foundation is a ‘force multiplier’ when it comes to public-private partnerships

Hudson-Webber Foundation President and CEO Melanca Clark, left, and Community Foundation President Richard (Ric) DeVore co-moderated a Mackinac Policy Conference panel about public-private partnerships. Panelists included Michigan Justice Fund Director...

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