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Now hiring: Community Tech Worker positions for 3 undergrads

Apr 17, 2022 View Job Description Here

The Center is looking for 3 undergrads to fill Community Tech Worker positions, learn...

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Biden announces intent to nominate Ford School Dean Michael Barr as Fed's top banking regulator

Apr 15, 2022

Ford School dean Michael Barr is President Joe Biden’s intended nominee for vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve, the White House announced Friday. Barr is the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of the Ford School, the Frank Murphy Collegiate...

Biden announces intent to nominate Ford School Dean Michael Barr as Fed's top banking regulator

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DNEP Detroit tour 2022

Mar 21, 2022

During February, several students enrolled in classes at the Ross School of Business and Stamps School of Art & Design braved the cold weather. They attended a bus tour of the city of Detroit that included meeting with DNEP clients and our Detroit...

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New Economy Initiative Awards Grant to DNEP to support Detroit Minority-owned businesses

Mar 21, 2022 NEI Grants

NEI granted the Center on Finance Law & Policy $55k to support DNEP's ongoing operations. The Inclusive Small Business Support Network Fund is designed to provide reliable operating support to small business support organizations (BSOs) to...

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Michigan Ross students work with Detroit minority-owned businesses in partnership with DNEP

Mar 18, 2022 Read more

As part of the Capstone MAP course this term, 79 BBA students and 17 Master of Management students at the Ross School of Business are taking on complex business challenges and impactful initiatives facing a variety of companies and organizations...

Reprinted courtesy of the Ross School of Business

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CFLP congratulates former faculty co-director Adrienne Harris, first Black woman confirmed to head NYDFS

Jan 27, 2022

CFLP congratulates former faculty co-director Adrienne Harris, the first Black woman confirmed to head the New York State Department of Financial Services. Harris, who was also a professor of practice at the Ford School of Public Policy, was...

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Harris confirmed as NY Superintendent of Financial Services

Jan 25, 2022

The New York State Senate recently approved Adrienne Harris, professor of practice at the Ford School, as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). “I thank Governor Hochul for my nomination. I thank the New York...

Harris confirmed as NY Superintendent of Financial Services

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We're hiring: administrative assistant senior position

Jan 18, 2022 Read more

The Center is looking for a new administrative assistant senior, learn...

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DNEP cited as U-M is rated #8 in the country for "Best Undergrad Programs for Entrepreneurs"

Dec 7, 2021

The Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP), which brings together small businesses with University of Michigan students, faculty and staff to solve business owners’ legal, financial, marketing, operational, and design challenges, was...

DNEP cited as U-M is rated #8 in the country for "Best Undergrad Programs for Entrepreneurs"

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CFLP Co-Faculty Director, Jeremy Kress publishes guest essay in New York Times

Dec 6, 2021 New York Times

CFLP Co-Faculty Director Jeremy Kress and Mehrsa Baradaran of the University of California publish opinion piece, "A Squabble at the F.D.I.C. Is Actually a Fight Over Biden’s Entire Economic Agenda" in New York...

Prof. Jeremy Kress stands on stairs smiling outside Michigan Ross

Small Business of the Week

Small Business of the Week: Farmacy Food

Dec 3, 2021

Farmacy Food strives to empower and support people by making health and wellness accessible and affordable. They take into account your personal dietary needs and create great tasting meals for you with high quality, locally-sourced...

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Princeton Review ranks U-M's undergraduate entrepreneurship programs #2 for the Midwest Region

Nov 15, 2021 Read more

U-M ranked in the top 10 globally for 7th straight year for...

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Bold Challenges Initiative Pollination workshops apps due December 1st

Nov 15, 2021

Pollination workshops - apps due 12/1 Through a series of facilitated workshops centered around each of the six research challenges, this stage helps increase awareness of existing experts on campus, build partnerships with external stakeholders,...

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Bold Challenges Initiative Incubation phase applications due Nov. 17

Nov 12, 2021

Bold Challenges is a new initiative, led by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), that integrates social and technical sciences from across the University of Michigan to address societal challenges that intersect equity, health,...

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Small Business of the Week: Ivy Kitchen & Cocktails

Nov 12, 2021

Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails is a Detroit restaurant with delicious food and drinks. They offer exquisite dinner and brunch menus and a selection of signature cocktails and mocktails. Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails also hosts special occasions and corporate...

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Small Business of the Week: Hot Sam's Detroit

Nov 5, 2021

Hot Sam’s Detroit is the oldest men’s clothing store in Downtown Detroit. They are your one-stop for all of your men’s fashion needs. Hot Sam’s has a resilient history, dating back to 1921. They are celebrating their 100th year of business this...

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2021 DC Fintech Week Panels now available

Oct 29, 2021 https://www.dcfintechweek.org/2021-videos/

Recordings from all four days of the 2021 DC Fintech Week conference, hosted by the Institute of International Business Law, have now been made available for streaming. Included is a thirty-minute panel on chartering payments hosted by our own Ford...

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Small Business of the Week: The Congregation Detroit

Oct 29, 2021

The Congregation Detroit is more than a cafe, it's a community space with an amazing history. Inside a restored historic church, The Congregation offers a full coffee and bar experience with lite food. They even host community events too, including...

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Small Business of the Week: SpaceLab Detroit

Oct 22, 2021

Space Lab Detroit is a collaborative shared work environment, with a goal of inspiring creativity, innovation and collaboration in the built-environment community. In collaboration with business professionals and entrepreneurs, SpaceLab Detroit has...

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Dean Barr elected as a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow

Oct 12, 2021

Michael S. Barr, Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, will join the National Academy of Public Administration's 2021 Class of Academy Fellows—a group of 39 leaders in the field of public administration dedicated...

Dean Barr elected as a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow

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Small Business of the Week: Luxe Skin Therapy

Oct 1, 2021

Luxe Skin Therapy offers a luxurious and therapeutic selection of handcrafted skincare, bath, and body products. Started by owner and founder Shar Berry in 2019 to create effective and beautiful skin care solutions, Luxe Skin Therapy now offers a...

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Small Business of the Week: Detroit Sip

Sep 24, 2021

Detroit Sip is a coffee shop and community space started by owner Jevona Watson in 2016. Everything served at Detroit Sip is Detroit-made. There you can find delicious locally roasted coffees and loose leaf teas, as well as a variety of local foods...

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Small Business of the Week: AKOMA Detroit

Sep 17, 2021

AKOMA Detroit is a cooperative gallery supporting and featuring the work of Black women artists and makers that opened in 2020. AKOMA was started by Mandasi Smith as a continuation of the traditions of her former project, Detroit Fiber Works, to...

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Baer considers long-term challenges for downtown businesses

Sep 14, 2021 AP News

According to Christie Baer, assistant executive director for the University of Michigan's Center on Finance, Law and Policy, downtown businesses face a big decision as the pandemic continues. "Businesses that thought that they just had to weather a...

Baer considers long-term challenges for downtown businesses

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Small Business of the Week: Detroit Soul

Sep 10, 2021

Detroit Soul opened in 2015, and ever since has been cooking and serving not only delicious food, but creating a community with their restaurant. Detroit Soul’s mission goes beyond their food. With every order and every dish, owners Jerome and Sam...

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U-M awarded grant to support Detroit entrepreneurs in bridging digital divide

Sep 7, 2021

An interdisciplinary team from the University of Michigan was awarded $300,000 from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to train local residents and U-M students to provide one-on-one technology support to Detroit entrepreneurs. The project aims to...

U-M awarded grant to support Detroit entrepreneurs in bridging digital divide

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DNEP welcomes new program manager Aaron Jackson

Sep 1, 2021

Aaron Jackson has been hired as the new program manager for the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, the Center on Finance, Law & Policy announced. Aaron comes to the Center on Finance, Law, & Policy from Warren Galloway & Associates,...

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Adrienne Harris nominated as New York State’s top financial regulator

Aug 31, 2021

Financial expert and Ford School Professor of Practice Adrienne Harris has been nominated to serve as the Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. In her new role, Harris will oversee the activities...

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Ford School research center websites get a fresh new look

Aug 27, 2021

Seven of the Ford School’s dynamic research centers have launched new websites. Building on the Ford School’s own modern web design and technical capabilities, the new websites convey the energy and innovation of each center. Participating research...

Ford School research center websites get a fresh new look

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Detroit’s small business owners see summer boost through entrepreneurs project

Aug 22, 2021

Working through a pandemic has been stressful enough for Detroit’s small-business community. Finding enough time, energy and talent to expand their companies through innovative programs, social media or new strategy has been doubly difficult. But a...

Applying academic skills to real-world business challenges

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