February 2nd, 2012

In the news…

Published or Posted on February 2nd, 2012

For too long, reporters loved to tell the story of Detroit’s decay, illustrated by haunting photos of abandoned factories and empty lots.  Thankfully the tides have turned, and more and more people are excited to hear about positive programs and people working hard to uplift the city so many call home, whether they live in the . . . → Read More: In the news…

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July 12th, 2011

Entrepreneurship 101

Published or Posted on July 12th, 2011

Entrepreneurship 101
for returning citizens

Have you thought about starting a small business?

Have a great idea but want to know how to make it happen?

Learn from others who have come back from incarceration to succeed as small business owners, using methods and insights from Harvard Business School

Practice and workshop evaluating competition, marketing . . . → Read More: Entrepreneurship 101

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March 11th, 2011

Business Networking

Published or Posted on March 11th, 2011

I spend a lot of time every week connecting to groups interested in building community and small businesses around Detroit. Its been a fun experience, and helped me sharpen and focus the plan for Replanting Roots. Last month, I spoke to a group of entrepreneurs and business folks at D-New Tech, a monthly networking . . . → Read More: Business Networking

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January 3rd, 2011

Arts Outreach Campaign

Published or Posted on January 3rd, 2011

Help spread the word about Replanting Roots’ Arts Outreach Campaign . . . → Read More: Arts Outreach Campaign

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December 20th, 2010

To life

Published or Posted on December 20th, 2010

A few weeks back, I realized that it was the 20th anniversary of my bar mitzvah (my bar mitzvah was about 5 weeks after my birthday due to family vacation scheduling), and so I thought it appropriate to pick up a few things for the synagogue that I’ve made quite a few friends at in the . . . → Read More: To life

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September 10th, 2010

Sing for your SOUP

Published or Posted on September 10th, 2010

Detroit SOUP

For those of you who couldn’t make it, Emanuel loan Neculai made a great video of last week’s SOUP event above the Mexicantown Bakery. Click on the link above (its a really cool video, I just haven’t figured out how to embed it like on FB.) Yes, I’m wearing a golden cape. . . . → Read More: Sing for your SOUP

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September 8th, 2010

Satiating Soup

Published or Posted on September 8th, 2010

I want to thank all the good folks who supported Replanting Roots last Sunday night at Detroit SOUP. Despite having to wear a golden cape, it was a lot of fun and I met some wonderful people. A night of inspiration, admiration and confirmation, as we won!!! Yes! Replanting Roots was picked from . . . → Read More: Satiating Soup

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August 2nd, 2010

Technology vs. Tradition

Published or Posted on August 2nd, 2010

Over the past generation, a battle line has been drawn. On one side is technology, and the other is tradition. Both derive from deep sources of wisdom, and claim to be the path to follow to salvation from a host of ills. But both also can be dogmatic, and fail to listen . . . → Read More: Technology vs. Tradition

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