This program is an occurrence of Detroit Revitalization Fellows.

Published

Created at: 2021-10-14 17:53:27

Occurrence date: 2014-06-01

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Engagement Information

Started on

2011-01-01

Primary type of engagement

Economic Development

Secondary type of engagement

External Service

Tertiary type of engagement

Civic Engagement/Community Service

Brief description of the program

This program seeks to develop and connect leaders and build the capacity of organizations, while ensuring a commitment to equity in the face of a rapidly transforming city and region. Source: https://economicdevelopment.wayne.edu/news/detroit-revitalization-fellows-celebrates-a-decade-of-impact-plans-for-the-future-45089

Focus areas of this engagement

Community / Economic Development

Community Building

Economic Prosperity

Governance / Civic Vitality

Inclusion / Access

Community needs and community participation in assessing those needs.

Local small businesses and entrepreneurs need to be promoted and grow to activate economic development in the city of Detroit..............this is one of the most visible and high-impact projects of the last decade.....Source: https://economicdevelopment.wayne.edu/news/detroit-revitalization-fellows-celebrates-a-decade-of-impact-plans-for-the-future-45089

Resource Utilization

Number of Students and others Participating

Other University Resources

Space utilization

Meeting/ Conference space

Additional Comments

External Funding cont... Erb Family Foundation; Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation; The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc.; The Skillman Foundation; DTE Energy Foundation.