Victoria Roby once thought she’d be a doctor so she began as a pre-med chemistry major at Wayne State University. Then she thought marketing might be a better fit and got a degree in that. Turns out, Victoria’s business, The Natural Market, is a clever combination of both of these interests. Through experimentation, patience and…
Alexander Jones’ business, United Horizons, was outgrowing his home office and he needed a larger space to meet clients and to have meetings with his employees. He also needed wifi, a copier, and having a kitchenette would be nice too. Alexander chose the Grand River WorkPlace, 19120 Grand River, as his new place to do…
Jennifer Russell offers marketing communication support for small businesses and non-profits. Her writing skills, savvy marketing sense, and experience as a strategist for getting the word out about her clients’ events, products, and services make Jennifer a valuable asset for any small business or non-profit. Jennifer has had a great deal of success working with…
Tony Farris is the Business Growth Manager for the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, formerly known as the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development (CEED). The nonprofit organization has been around for 31 years. CEED started in Detroit in 1996 as a micro lending firm and alternative financer for small businesses. Today the organization provides…
Nothin But Blessins’ is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring programs for children, men and women from disadvantaged circumstances to overcome challenges and develop positive life skills. Tangela Johnson founded the organization in 2010 in Alabama in hopes of bringing communities together and helping people in need. Through a collaboration with Christian Women of Unity…
Larissa Carr, GRDC’s Grand River WorkPlace Manager, was recently recognized by University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), as a W.K. Kellogg Master of Community Development Fellow and Spotlight feature. As the Spotlight indicates, Larissa is “leading the economic development initiatives and programs to help the Grand River corridor thrive.” Larissa is indeed busy scheduling programming helpful…
After 35 years as a pharmacist, Yvette Ashford is making her dreams of starting up her own homeopathic medicine business a reality. Homeopathic Pharmacist opened up on May 2, 2015 in the Grand River Workplace where Yvette offers a range of services from pharmaceutical counseling to healthy food coaching, with help from a holistic dietary…
Jess Sanchez McClary doesn’t have a lot of spare time these days. Her business, McClary Drinking Vinegars, has taken off and she’s got five year old twin boys to take care of. Yes, drinking vinegars. Jess started off as a small business owner in 2012 baking scones, quick breads, and buckle. She sold her baked…
Trish’s Garage will be the latest ‘pop-up’ store to set up shop in Grandmont Rosedale when it opens its doors on June 20th at the Grand River WorkPlace. The new store is the creation of local entrepreneur Ebony Rutherford. Her business was selected through a competitive process sponsored by GRDC and REVOLVE Detroit. Ebony says…
Robinson Realty and Management Group (RRMG) was the first business to sign up for office space at Grand River WorkPlace, when it opened earlier this year. WorkPlace was a natural fit for RRMG, which is led by long-time Grandmont Rosedale resident, Cheryl Davis and her two partners, Gaye Butler and LaToya Johnson-Fowlkes. Prior to leasing…