2022

Detroit Means Business
Summit

Thank you,
Detroit Small Business Owners!

We can't even begin to describe how well the inaugural Detroit Means Business Summit went. We were so eager to gather with you in person again to provide small business owners with tangible takeaways for business growth. Hundreds of business owners joined us at the Roostertail for 1-on-1 consultations from business experts, industry roundtables, and more. We received a warm welcome and kickoff to the National Small Business Week from Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and DEGC President & CEO Kevin Johnson. We also provided several business owners with grants thanks to partnerships with Black Leaders Detroit and Bank of America.

Click here to let us know what you thought of the Summit. We'd love to hear from you!

HOW DID WE DO? SUBMIT YOUR DMB SUMMIT FEEDBACK

Did you enjoy our SBO Access to Capital panel?

During the summit, a group of small business service providers spoke a lot about access to capital and some of the barriers that may arise on that pathway to success.

Now they want to hear from you! Please click the link below to fill out a short survey about your journey to accessing capital for your business.

SBO Access to Capital Survey

Need marketing or branding assistance?

One of Detroit Means Business North Start Goals is to provide superior digital access to every SMB in Detroit, implementing digital strategies for 25,000 businesses.

DMB is working with a Digital Strategist to support Small Businesses in need of Marketing/Branding assistance. Please fill out this survey to help us understand your needs and connect you to an expert who can help you.

Marketing Support Survey

Video from the Summit

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2022 DMB Summit - Pro-Tips for Digital Business Success Panel

Moderator: Alexis Dishman, Michigan Women Forward Autumn Evans, Connect 313 Katrina Turnbow, Kanopi Social Paul Garrison, Osborn Business Association Lutalo Sanifu, Jefferson East Inc.

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2022 DMB Summit - Detroit Small Business Owner "Real Talk"

The Small Business Owner Advocates of Detroit Means Business discuss the reality of being a Detroit based entrepreneur. Learn about their challenges and opportunities first hand while doing business in the city of Detroit. Moderator: Leona Medley, Bedrock Dawn Sanford, Shears and Shaves Latricia Wilder, Vibe Ride Detroit Stella Safari, Zapenda Danielle North, Kidz Kingdom Tanya Saldivar Ali, AGI Constrution Lester Gouvia, Norma G's

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2022 DMB Summit Fireside Chat: Carla Walker-Miller and Nailah Ellis

Carla Walker Miller, CEO and Founder of Walker Miller Energy and Nailah Ellis, CEO of Ellis Island Tea talk about their journey in entrepreneurship.

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2022 DMB Summit - Opening Remarks and Accessing Small Business Capital in Detroit Panel

Opening Remarks: Kevin Johnson, CEO of DEGC Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrest, State of Michigan Small Business Resource Overview Lashawna Manigault, DEGC Accessing Small Business Capital in Detroit Panel Moderator: Paul Jones, NEI Derek Edwards, Invest Detroit Richard Hawkins, Detroit Development Fund Chanell Scott Contreras, ProsperUs Jaunice Kellar, TechTown

Check out our photo gallery!

We had an amazing time with you all at the inaugural DMB Small Business Summit! Click the link below to check out some of the photography from the event.

If you see yourself, feel free to download the photos and share them on socials. Don't forget to follow and tag us on social media @DetroitMeansBusiness and use the hashtag #DMBLive! We'll make sure to repost you.