The annual Detroit Means Business Summit was held on May 6 at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit. Hundreds of small business owners attended the conference, which provided them with valuable resources to help their businesses grow and succeed.
At the summit, attendees had the opportunity to connect with leaders from various organizations, network with other entrepreneurs, and find mentors. Dr. Marlo Rencher, President of Detroit Means Business, emphasized the importance of small businesses in the city, noting that they employ more than half of Detroit’s population.
One of the highlights of the summit was the launch of Buktu, a new technology designed to help entrepreneurs navigate resources and information for small businesses. Additionally, Detroit Means Business announced the launch of Black Bottom Billions, a revenue-based game that promotes friendly competition among entrepreneurs while paying tribute to Detroit’s Historic Black Bottom business district.
Jonathan Farley, owner of Access Point Towing and Transport, expressed his gratitude for the information and resources provided at the summit. He acknowledged that gaining knowledge was crucial to ensuring the sustainability of his business and that he had learned valuable insights from attending his first small business summit.
The event was a success, with several grants awarded to small businesses in attendance. The goal of the summit was to empower and support small business owners in Detroit as they continue to be an essential part of the city’s neighborhoods.