Posts In "Social Entrepreneurship"


BUILD Speaks at South By Southwest (SXSW)


March 24, 2017

In March 2017, BUILD was invited by Michigan House to speak on the panel about equity and inclusion in communities. Exploring the strategies employed by Michigan’s communities to build an inclusive future that encourages opportunity for all. Panelists include:  April Boyle of BUILD Institute Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss James Chapman of Rock Ventures LLC …more

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BUILD Institute Honored by Bank of America


October 24, 2016

BUILD Institute is honored to be selected as a 2016 Neighborhood Builder from Bank of America. The recognition awards high-performing nonprofits that have made a significant impact in the community working in the bank’s priority funding areas of housing, jobs and hunger relief. The Neighborhood Builder program is a strategic investment that pairs leadership training …more

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Kiva Zip Detroit Update


June 20, 2016

We’re delighted to announce that after four years of exciting growth and inspiring impact in and around Detroit, Kiva Zip is graduating out of beta! This means that our Kiva Zip loans will be moving to the main Kiva.org website. Merging Kiva Zip into the main Kiva website will make it possible for us to …more

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Hundreds Learn About Launching a Social Enterprise in Detroit


May 23, 2016

  “Doing well while doing good.” “Profit with a purpose.” These were the type of phrases bantered about on Wednesday, May 5, at Social Entrepreneur Day, part of Detroit Entrepreneur Week, May 2-7, 2016. The day was presented in partnership with BUILD Institute, which is a strong advocate for social enterprise and small business support. …more

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A Spirit of Detroit: BUILD grad reflects and thanks those that have helped


October 16, 2015

I’m a relative newcomer to Detroit, having moved here in 2012 to teach elementary school on the west side of the city. When I tell my friends and family on the east coast why this city is so special to me, the spirit of Detroiters always stands out in my mind. Everyone I meet is …more

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BUILD hosts Duke Engage Fellowship interns


July 21, 2015

We’re so fortunate to work with Duke University hosting 2 summer interns, Liz and Ryan, as part of the Duke Engage Fellowship program. You can read about their experience living, working, and playing in Detroit here. Check out the interview Liz did with our executive director April Boyle here. Check out the interview Ryan did with …more

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Left-Handed Brand: From New York to Detroit and growing


July 16, 2015

​Left-Handed Branded creates custom clothing using sustainable fabrics and fashion accessories that are made from up-cycled materials such as 35 mm film. Our motto is “Make a big statement, leave a small carbon footprint!” Left-Handed Branded just cleared a year in Hamtramck after being in NYC for the past 6 years.  So much has happened in …more

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