11 AM - 7 PM
*Panelist Continuously Updated*
Hear from Bill Pringle of the Detroit Historical Society as he sets the stage for the conference and enlightens us all on how Detroit's evolution.
Managing Director of the Kresge Foundation
Wendy Lewis Jackson is managing director for the Detroit Program. She co-leads The Kresge Foundation’s efforts to revitalize Detroit and to strengthen its social and economic fabric. Her work supports organizations providing economic opportunity for low-income people and addresses the needs of vulnerable children and families.
Prior to joining Kresge in 2008, Wendy was a program director for Children and Family Initiatives and executive director for education initiatives at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation in Grand Rapids, Mich. She taught at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., and has co-authored and assisted in the publication of several reports and publications that address community needs and problem solving.
Wendy is an American Marshall Memorial Fellow of the German Marshall Fund of the United States; the Association of Black Foundation Executives named her an Emerging Leader in 2008. Wendy earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from the University of Michigan. She also holds a master’s degree in social work from U-M, with a concentration in community organization and social policy and planning.
Listen to Detroit entrepreneurs share how they have developed and continue to run their businesses and how creating ideas in Detroit has helped them on their journey.
Co-Owner, Jabs Gym
Owner, Plum Health DPC
Founder, Bags to Butterflies
Enjoy a delicious lunch catered by slows and have the opportunity to hear from our numerous impact teams on how they help contribute to and transform local organizations during this current school year.
Explore the intersection of inclusion and development--namely affordable housing and developing on behalf of community members who might otherwise be marginalized by the city’s increasing popularity.
Moderated by Michael Alan Williams
Special Assistant to the President of the of the Kresge Foundation
A panel discussion on how the government aims to create programs and policies meant to ensure that as many people as possible can participate in Detroit's growth.
Director of Housing & Revitalization
City of Detroit
Senior City Planner
City of Detroit
2nd Vice Chair and Secretary
District 2 Business Roundtable
The culminating speakers will debate the pros and cons of Detroit's growth. Is this ultimately good for the city? Why or why not?
Adult beverages provided for those 21 and over.
