“We were fortunate to receive a global grant from Rotary International to develop a group lending model in metro Detroit,” said Margaret Williamson, chair of LaunchDETROIT. “Studies show that group lending partnerships have been very successful overseas, and ours is the first to be developed in the U.S. by Rotarians.”

“The networking opportunities and experiences that Rotary offers have been especially valuable to me,” said Valle, who was accepted to attend law school in the fall and opted to start a business instead. “I loved planning my own wedding and helping others with their parties and events. Our classes helped me create an executive summary and gave me lots of details to consider.”

DETROIT, Mich. (May 30, 2017) – LaunchDETROIT invites Detroit area entrepreneurs to attend either of two free Open Houses during June in Detroit. The first is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tues., June 6, at Level One Bank, located at 1420 Washington Blvd., and the...

DETROIT, Mich. (May 15, 2017) – LaunchDETROIT invites Detroit area entrepreneurs to attend a free, informational Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Will Leather Goods, located at 4120 2nd Avenue in Detroit. Attendees will have the opportunity to...

DETROIT, Mich. (May 1, 2017) – LaunchDETROIT, a multi-faceted micro loan program, invites Detroit area entrepreneurs to apply online for this multi-faceted program at www.LaunchDetroit.org. The mission of LaunchDETROIT is to support and develop entrepreneurs and small...

In 2013, Rotary volunteers in District 6400 introduced LaunchDETROIT, a multi-faceted micro loan program to support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in under-resourced communities in the Detroit region. Spearheading the program was Larry Wright, past...

DETROIT, Mich. (July 12, 2016) – The deadline is nearing for Detroit area entrepreneurs to apply online for LaunchDETROIT, a multi-faceted micro loan program that includes free business training, micro loans of up to $2,500, assigned business mentors and networking...

DETROIT, Mich. - Individuals interested in learning more about LaunchDETROIT, a multi-faceted micro loan program for entrepreneurs in the Detroit region, are invited to attend any of the following three informational Open Houses. June 15, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Will Leather...

DETROIT, Mich. - LaunchDETROIT, a micro-loan program developed by Rotary District 6400, will host an informational Open House for Detroit entrepreneurs and small businesses from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2015.   The event will be held in southwest...