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Pietrzyk Pierogi: Reinventing a Polish Classic in Detroit

Julia Elliott — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:36:02 +0000

Erica Pietrzyk never set out to become the Pierogi Queen of Detroit. But after serving homemade pierogi to friends at a bar where she bartended, demand for her Polish dumplings […]

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HorseLinc: A high-tech lifeline for horse-owners and caregivers

Julia Elliott — Wed, 07 May 2025 03:58:31 +0000

In the horse world, Mondays are for catching up — on invoices, missed calls, and the chaos of weekend shows. For Misty Pleiness, a nationally ranked amateur jumper and lifelong […]

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CMP Acquisitions: Building B2B Solutions

Julia Elliott — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:01:59 +0000

Jane VanDusen has had a lot of chapters that led her to her most recent – entrepreneur. She worked as a financial manager, then she pivoted to manufacturing oversight and […]

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Spikberg Quilting: Stitching a Second Act

Julia Elliott — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:26:08 +0000

When Mark Spikberg of Tecumseh left his job in the automotive industry, he was looking to keep busy, not start a business. But opportunity knocked, and Michigan Women Forward helped […]

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MDS Landscape Maintenance: From Employee to Owner, a Dream Realized

Julia Elliott — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:18:05 +0000

When opportunity knows, you better answer. That was Dondi Schutt’s attitude when her husband’s boss decided he was closing his business. Michael Schutt had worked for the landscaping business for […]

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BrandHrt Evolution: Connecting Companies to Their Consumers

Julia Elliott — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:11:37 +0000

For Ylondia Portis, starting her business, BrandHrt Evolution in Ypsilanti, was the culmination of decades of experience in market research. Throughout her career, she’s helped companies in the building and […]

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The Gallery Beauty Supply: Sisters Combine Talents In Southgate Business

Julia Elliott — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:16:55 +0000

When sisters Ameela and Armani Covington were growing up, they had one thing in common – a love for all things beauty. They enjoyed getting their nails done, their hair […]

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Last Mile Café: Brewing Good Coffee and Great Values in Grand Rapids

Julia Elliott — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:33:08 +0000

A Michigan Women Forward Small Business Success Story.

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