January 2010

  • Entrepreneurship - Creating the National Agenda

    Written by: Sam Singh, Senior Consultant, New Economy Initiative

    Entrepreneurism is all the rage these days. You can’t read an article about the economic recovery without hearing about the importance of entrepreneurs in creating new jobs. It is a badge of honor for an owner of a small business to call themselves an “entrepreneur.” Even network TV has created a reality show highlighting entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurism is everywhere.

  • Global Detroit - Tapping the Economic Potential of Immigrants

    Written by: Sam Singh, Senior Consultant, New Economy Initiative

    Did you know that one in three tech start-ups in the last decade in Michigan were started by an immigrant?

    Today, when one mentions immigrants and immigration we think of the political hot button issues that everyone wants to avoid. The reality is that immigrants and foreign-born Americans are often an untapped economic resource.

What is the New Economy Initiative?

Executive Director David O. Egner provides a brief overview of NEI's efforts to foster entrepreneurialism and employment in southeast Michigan.

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