Revitalizing and Diversifying the Economy

with Don Jones, Associate Director of New Economy Initiative

The mission of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) is to grow a culture of entrepreneurship in southeast Michigan that benefits all residents and strengthens the regional economy

Posted on:

Mar 05, 2019

Hosted by: Laurel Hess

Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team

#Michigan #Community #Economy and Business #Local

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Helping People to Better Understand Each other through the arts

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African-American art is a broad term describing art created by Americans who also identify as Black. The Carr Center is celebrating 30 years of the African and African American Culture arts tradition. Oliver Ragsdale, Jr., President of The Carr Center joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how they are making people aware of the wide range of culture that exists in the world and our community.

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Changing lives for those that are visually impaired

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According to the CDC, approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment. Leader Dogs for the Blind is helping to make a difference in the lives of those that are visually impaired. Beth Slade, Director of Philanthropy for Leader Dogs for the Blind joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the different programs that are offered.

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Educating and Empowering people in the lessons of the Holocaust

Educating and Empowering people in the lessons of the Holocaust

The Holocaust was the culmination of years of hatred that spread and manifested itself into actions. Eventually, these actions became very violent on a large scale and were government-sponsored and organized. The Zekelman Holocaust Center is empowering people to stand up against hate. Katie Chaka Parks, Adult Museum Educator Manager for The Zekelman Holocaust Center joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of their Adult Museum Education program.

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Bridging the Filipino Generational Gap

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Asian Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the country. The US Pinoy for Good Governance is creating events to spread knowledge about the Filipino culture. Brenda Sanagustin, Chairperson of the 2022 Filipino Unity Day and President of the US Pinoy for Good Governance joins Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of Unity Day.

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Art for Art's Sake

Art for Art's Sake

Studies have shown that art and culture policies and programs increase economic development in states by attracting businesses, creating new jobs, increasing tax revenues and promoting tourism. Phil Gilchrist, Executive Director of the Anton Art Center discusses how art can support many different aspects of life and communities.

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Breaking Barriers in the Digital Divide

Breaking Barriers in the Digital Divide

According to Pew Research Center, roughly a quarter of adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year (24%) say they don’t own a smartphone. About four-in-ten adults with lower incomes do not have home broadband services (43%) or a desktop or laptop computer (41%). And a majority of Americans with lower incomes are not tablet owners. By comparison, each of these technologies is nearly ubiquitous among adults in households earning $100,000 or more a year. Dr. Paula Whittaker Watkins, Chief Academic Officer of The International School talks about the importanceof breaking the barriers when it comes to the digital divide.

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