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The 2025 outlook for small businesses with The LEE Group
Michigan's small business community is entering 2025 with some optimism, but challenges such as workforce shortages and rising costs are also on several entrepreneurs’ minds. Stephen Henderson examines this year’s outlook for small businesses with Mark S. Lee, President & CEO of The LEE Group. They talk about the trends, challenges and opportunities for small business owners in 2025.
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Women in the Black Church | Full Episode

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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.

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Detroit’s Neighborhood Vitality Index and Ruth E. Carter’s exhibit at the Wright Museum.

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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program and Detroit DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale.

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Two Detroit ministers discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on the Black community.

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Heart disease in Black women, The Carr Center’s new exhibit, and the NFL Draft in Detroit.

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American Black Journal explores Detroit’s impact on gospel music and Black spirituality.

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A new PBS “GOSPEL” docuseries, techno producer Carl Craig and violinist Nathan Amaral.

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Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of young African Americans.

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New sickle cell disease treatments, a trauma camp for returning citizens and DJ Drummer

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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.

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Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.