My Black Owned Business Haul

Once America's hub of manufacturing and music, Detroit's economy and population began to steadily decline in the 1950s, eventually leading to a full bankruptcy in 2013. Six years later, construction is booming throughout the city and unique businesses are fuelling an economic revival

This luncheon offered regional businesses the opportunity to learn more about Gov. Whitmer's budget proposal and vision of collaborating with the business community to accomplish her priorities for Michigan and its citizens.

Asia Newson is the co-founder and CEO of Super Business Girl, a company she runs with her parents.

Detroit has one of the worst jobs-per-capita rates among big cities, a struggle since the large manufacturing plants that were spread across the city closed long ago. That fact is something that TechTown Detroit, a nonprofit created to help grow small businesses and jobs, is trying to change.