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Vol. 84 – No. 7 | October 21-27, 2020

Economic Oppourtunity Is A Must A For All Michiganders By Mark Burton, CEO, MEDC As our state continues to recover from the global pandemic, we need creative and collaborative solutions to help us build a more equitable and resilient economy here in Michigan. We at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) remain committed to growing businesses and building resilient communities across the state and doing so in a way that ensures all Michiganders have a path to a better economic future here in our state. Over the past seven months, MEDC led the state in economic development efforts to support small businesses, communities, entrepreneurs and workers with targeted COVID-19 relief efforts. We are proud to have deployed 19 programs in response to COVID-19 working in collaboration with local economic development partners and governmental units at every level to the most Mark Burton pressing concerns of business owners and employees – from cash flow challenges to workforce safety concerns – to help them weather this crisis and come out in a position to thrive on the other side. Efforts like the Michigan Small Business Restart Program that utilized $100 million in federal CARES Act funding to support the needs of those small businesses, startups and nonprofits directly impacted by the virus. Already, more than 11,300 small businesses and nonprofits across Michigan have been awarded $69 million through the program, which included a key requirement that 30 percent of all grants awarded go to minority-owned, woman-owned or veteran-owned businesses. In Detroit, we partnered with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), to distribute $7.25 million of these Restart grants to more than 900 small businesses with more than 70 percent of the funds being awarded to minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses in the city. This has allowed local small businesses to remain successful and resilient, while contributing to the overall vibrancy of the city itself. It is also an example of our concentrated efforts to support underrepresented businesses, including minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned startups and businesses. With support from a Restart grant, businesses like Skin Bar VII on Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion were able to utilize both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar operations in a way that helps keep its customers and employees safe, while reinforcing that Detroit – and Michigan as a whole – remains open for business. As we move forward, we know that the programs we create, administer and support must enable economic opportunity for all Michiganders and will prove more important and necessary than ever before. As we start the new fiscal year with an economic development budget, signed into law by Governor Whitmer, that reflects these

Michigan Chronicle Endorses

Joe Biden

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here are more than seven million reasons to vote for former Vice President Joe Biden to be the 47th President of the United States. Number one, is he is not Donald J. Trump. A close second, however, is as American citizens, we love our country and want to see it exist as a thriving democratic enterprise into the future. None of which will be possible if Trump somehow manages to hang on for another term. The proof is in the more than seven million Americans infected with the highly contagious Covid19 virus and closing in on 300,000 dead from it – in less than a year – due solely to Trump’s deadly negligence and malignant narcissism. Couple that tragedy with Trump’s breathtaking moral turpitude and his arguably being the most incompetent, corrupt, blatantly racist and dangerous man to occupy the White House since the Confederate sympathizer, Vice President Andrew Johnson succeeded Abraham Lincoln following his assassination in 1865, and you have reason enough to furiously reject out of hand the very notion of Trump serving another term as President of the United States. Within the African American community, Biden is best known for his extraordinarily successful eight-year term as the loyal and

trusted Vice President to Barak Obama, the nation’s first African American President of the United States. And now, for selecting the first African and Asian American woman, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) to serve as his Vice-Presidential running mate. Yes, his resume as a veteran politician is impressive. His stable, mature, inclusive and people-centered style of leadership will stand in stark contrast to the utter chaos, corrupt and autocratic style of governing that has been the hallmark of the Trump Administration. Biden will bring a sense of dignity and commitment to public service back to the Office of the President after four consecutive years of debauchery and self-dealing under Trump. As a highly respected elder statesman and leader in both the Legislative and Executive Branches of our federal government, he offers a respite from the chaos and carnage that has so badly traumatized our nation. His experience working on behalf of both the poor and working-class Americans of all races, ethnicities, religions and from every walk of life since his election to the U.S. Senate in 1972, will be crucial in restoring a semblance of balance to the outof-whack politics of Washington, D.C. Through blatant voter suppres-

sion, gerrymandering, dark money and collaboration with Russian spies, the Trump Administration, and his Republican enablers, have seized hold of our government although they represent a minority of the actual Americans in terms of political representation. They have imposed economic and tax policies on the nation that benefit the rich and punish the poor, exacerbating the already gaping inequality between rich and poor and even the middle-class and poor, which continues to be a severe drag on our economy. Trump has also sabotaged Obamacare and at this very moment is in the Supreme Court demanding it permanently destroy the healthcare policy that not only protects people with pre-existing conditions from being discriminated against by insurers but has also provided affordable healthcare coverage to more than 23 million Americans including more than 800,000 Michiganders. In addition, his administration has gone out of its way to undermine public schools, gutted federal aid to the states and so badly eviscerated the Justice Department that no rational citizen dare looks to it for anything approaching justice or equal treatment under the law. And working hand in glove

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Michigan Chronicle Endorses “YES” Vote On Proposal N For Neighborhood Improvements As Detroiters vote early in person, mail in their ballots, or cast ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, they will have the opportunity to not only shape how America will look for the next four years based on the presidential race, but will also have a say in how Detroit will look – literally – for decades to come.

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While the presidential race is heated, perhaps the most hot-button issue facing Detroiters will be whether to vote “yes” or “no” on Proposal N. The proposal is a comprehensive plan to address what should be done with approximately 16,000 vacant houses, either through demolition or rehabilitation. In essence, it would take down 8,000 blighted homes across the city, while preserving, renovating, and selling 8,000 homes to Detroiters. If approved by voters, it would put the City of Detroit in the position to sell $250 million in Neighborhood Improvement Bonds, to be paid off over a 30year period. The Michigan Chronicle believes that voting “yes” on Proposal N will implement a viable plan, which will greatly improve the safety, value, and aesthetics of our neigh-

The Detroit City Council voted 5-4 in July to place the $250 million blight bond proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot. Since Council’s approval, there have been nonstop conversations and meetings citywide amid individuals, community groups, and other stakeholders, all voicing their opinions about whether voters should vote “yes” or vote “no” on Proposal N.

borhoods. We see the proposal as a way for Detroiters to be hired by demolition and preservation companies in Detroit, when contracted to do the work in neighborhoods across the city. We also see the passage of Proposal N as giving Detroiters preference in the purchase of rehab homes or vacant lots in their neighborhoods.

Some of the “no” voices have pointed to controversies that past city demolition programs have been linked to such as questionable bidding practices, unexplained higher costs, little to no checks of contractors, charges of bribery, fraud, and the failure to have little or no transparency or accountability. Other voices speak out to express how Detroit homeowners have been subjected to overtaxed properties to the tune of at least $600 million, after officials failed to accurately reduce and correct property values on the heels of the Great Recession just over a decade ago. Some voices believe the $250 million bond is cover for another way of scamming Detroit property owners.

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• Strengthen the Federal Reserve’s Focus on Racial Economic Gaps • Promote Diversity and Accountability in Leadership Across Key Positions in All Federal Agencies

with a neo-Confederate controlled Republican Party, it has malevolently packed and resegregated the federal courts with bigots and far-right extremists so hostile toward civil rights and the rights of African Americans in particular, that the consensus among most African American political, legal, religious and academic scholars is that we are now in the throes of a Second Post-Reconstruction.

• Build a 21st Century Care Infrastructure

On the international front, Trump has obliterated our long-standing strategic alliances around the world while subjugating himself and American foreign policy to President Vladimir Putin of Russia and cozying up to other strongman and dictators from around the globe.

Given the grotesque incompetence, sheer cruelty and utter failure of the Trump Administration, Biden’s experience, temperament and promise to do his best to unify this nation while bringing these priorities and a sense of humanity to the Oval Office if elected, will be a welcome relief.

Unlike Trump, who insultingly brags about “doing more for da Blacks” than any president in history, Biden acknowledges that the Trump recession has hit Black and Brown communities especially hard, with Black unemployment at 15.4 percent, Latino unemployment at 14.5 percent and businesses owned by Black, Latino, and Asian American people closing down at alarming rates. He promises to use the power of his office to combat poverty, unfair labor policies, job discrimination and ruinous tax and budgetary policies that have been at the heart of Trump and the Republican Party’s economic agenda. This includes bold investments in infrastructure, innovation, manufacturing, education, housing, clean energy, federal procurement and small businesses. And directing many of those investments to advance racial equity as part of our nation’s economic recovery. According to his campaign’s “Build Back Better Plan for America” Biden will: • Spur Public-Private Investment through a New Small Business Opportunity Plan

• Address Longstanding Inequities in Agriculture The contrast in choices could not be clearer. Trump campaigns and governs on hate, divisiveness and destruction. He promises more of the same if re-elected. Joe Biden has campaigned on a theme of national unity and building our country “back better.”

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From page A-1 values, we at MEDC are ready to get Michigan back to work, picking up our economic momentum where we left off before the pandemic. The foundation of these efforts is a five-year strategic plan with a clear focus on enabling long term economic opportunity for all Michiganders. We are also working to bolster our state’s economy with more equity and resilience for the future, while focusing on creating more

opportunities for pathway jobs to help more of our workforce get on a path toward economic prosperity. By partnering with our colleagues in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to support the Michigan Reconnect and Going Pro initiatives, we can ensure our workforce has the training and support they need to stay competitive and successful in today’s economy. And we can leverage $15 million in funding for the Pure Michigan campaign to help revitalize our local economies in popular destinations like Detroit and beyond, as well as the hospitality industry as a whole.

We recognize Michigan can only be a successful state if we are a state of successful people. That is why we are laser focused on having the greatest impact possible for our businesses, communities and job creation efforts here in the state. As we look to the year ahead of us, our team at MEDC remains passionate and committed to helping attract and support businesses and communities across our great state of Michigan. We know that Michigan’s businesses and 10 million people are looking for us to set a course for the future – and we are up for the task.

• Reform Opportunity Zones to Fulfill Their Promise • Make a Historic Commitment to Equalizing Federal Procurement • Ensure his Housing Plan Makes Bold Investments in Homeownership and Access to Affordable Housing for Black, Brown and Native Families • Achieve Equity in Management, Training and Higher Education Opportunities Connected to the Jobs of the Future • Boost Retirement Security and Financial Wealth for Black, Brown and Native Families • Ensure Workers of Color Are Compensated Fairly and Treated with Dignity • Ensure Equity in Biden’s Bold Infrastructure and Clean Energy Investments • Support Second Chances for Economic Success

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Conversely, there are “yes” voices that feel that Proposal N will finally benefit the upgrade of the entire city, instead of just selected neighborhoods or downtown. “For the past six years, I’ve heard from residents living in neighborhoods where the restricted federal demolition funds didn’t allow us to go,” said Mayor Duggan in a statement. “Their question is always the same: When is it going to be our turn? We owe them an answer and Proposal N is it. We’ll finally be able to reach every neighborhood, create good jobs and opportunities and make land and home ownership more accessible to more Detroiters.” While the Chronicle supports a “yes” vote on Proposal N, we make this endorsement with the knowledge and beliefs that reform, transparency, and accountability will better shape how 8,000 abandoned homes will be rehabbed for Detroiters to purchase, and 8,000 abandoned homes to be demolished. City officials believe that all can be accomplished without raising Detroiters’ property taxes. Unlike previous years, Detroit City Council, not Detroit Land Bank Authority, will have 100% of the supervisory oversight and management of demolitions. In addition, an advisory panel will have public viewing of proposals for all future demolitions. The panel will evaluate and make judgements on demolition programs, reporting publicly what is and what is not working, along with recommendations to remedy problems. We understand that mistakes and problems can and will happen on any major endeavor, regardless of what it is. However, what stands out

in the name of integrity is how mistakes and problems are addressed in the name of public transparency. While there will never be one hundred percent agreement on any issue of this size and magnitude, the Chronicle believes it’s time to rid our neighborhoods of blighted conditions, punctuated by burned-out, abandoned, and dangerous houses and adjacent properties. No more is it acceptable for Detroit to be No. 1 for national media stories regarding being the most blighted “big city” in the country. It’s time to return our Detroit to the days when it was the envy of other cities across America because of our unique housing stock in beautiful neighborhoods. Studies have shown when blight is eradicated in our neighborhoods, there is an appreciative decline in both violent and property crimes. “Too many generations of Detroit children have grown up thinking that living between two dangerous houses is normal and acceptable,” Mayor Duggan said in a statement. “It’s not normal and we can end that cycle with Proposal N through the preservation and rehabilitation of 8,000 stable vacant houses and the demolition of 8,000 that can’t be saved.” On Nov. 3, Detroit voters have a chance to hit the reset button on blight, which will give our neighborhoods the “ultimate Motor City makeover,” one that will present clean, safe, and beautiful neighborhoods to live and play in with pride. Without bond funding for revitalization, the number of homes as rehab candidates will shrink, while the number of houses needing demolition will grow. In the Nov. 3 election, the Michigan Chronicle unequivocally endorses and supports a “yes” vote on Proposal N.

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Comerica Bank Supports Small Businesses Statewide

Comerica is committed to supporting small businesses through technical assistance, donations, education and a variety of resources. September was a busy month for the bank’s team, connecting with hundreds of small businesses statewide through various virtual events. “Small businesses are a cornerstone to Michigan’s economy, and we’re committed to supporting them throughout the pandemic,” said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank Southeast Michigan External Affairs Market Manger. “By working together with important community resources that support small business, we can continue providing much-needed relief that will help keep their doors open.” On Sept. 17, Comerica worked with Total Life Prosperity, a local financial education provider in Flint, to host a Money $ense virtual event. During this time, the team spoke directly with residents of Genesee County, covering topics like credit reports, scores and recovery.

Comerica Bank provided a virtual session, Building Your Financial Future, on Sept. 19, offering practical information to empower attendees to take control of their finances and plan for a better tomorrow. This program was the result of a collaboration between Comerica and the Inkster chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Comerica also continued its long-standing partnership with the Southwest Detroit Business Association through a Business $ense Small Business Bootcamp virtual event on Sept. 19. During the session, the team covered time management techniques to improve efficiency and increase profitability. The event was done completely in Spanish to help Spanish-speaking business owners in the community. On Sept. 22, Comerica worked with the Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) to provide a Business $ense Boot Camp focused on credit history. This included insights regarding cleaning up a credit report, preparing for access

Michael Cheatham, Comerica Vice President-Banking Center Manager, presents Building Your Financial Future, a virtual financial education session to the Inkster chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to capital and understanding how credit history effects business operations. Comerica recently announced a $112,000 contribution to GROW to help small businesses with annual gross revenues less than $1 million navigate these challenging times.

trepreneur training and mentorship program. The series provides comprehensive training on starting and running a business. Comerica Bankers and other industry experts lent professional expertise and served as motivational speakers, mentors, volunteers and instructors.

Comerica Bank rounded out the month’s events on Sept. 25 by supporting the Your Own Uniqueness, Inc. STEP UP Program, a 10-week en-

Additionally, Comerica Bank announced a $150,000 commitment to support Invest De-

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Comerica Bank partnered with the Southwest Detroit Business Association to provide Business $ense Boot Camp, a financial education series designed to support small businesses. A team of Comerica colleagues participated in the bilingual presentation, including Linda Nosegbe, Monica L. Martinez, Michael Cheatham and Fredy Salgeuro.

American Banker Names Cassandra McKinney among Most Powerful Women to Watch

American Banker, a leading national trade news organization dedicated to covering the financial services and banking industry, has recognized Cassandra McKinney, Comerica Bank’s Executive Vice President, Executive Director of Retail Bank, as one of 25 Most Powerful Women to Watch.

cessfully deployed.”

The 25 Most Powerful Women to Watch is part of American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking™ program which is focused on identifying a community of influential women in financial services – honoring their business acumen, professional achievements and personal tenacity.

Upon McKinney’s promotion, Comerica Bank Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Curt Farmer stated, “Cassandra’s broad leadership and strong expertise in retail banking will allow her to continue to deliver strong outcomes for our customers and growth for our business.”

Those named to the Most Powerful Women to Watch list have served in their current role for less than a year. Joel Berg of the American Banker wrote, “In (McKinney’s) role last year as national director for retail product and operations, she helped propel double-digit growth in net income from her area of the business for 2019. She also oversaw an overhaul of branch technology that added digital teller and customer relationship management systems as well as digital Cassandra M. McKinney, Comerica Bank Executive Vice platforms for loan origination and customer account opening, with the first phase for checking and savings products sucPresident, Executive Director of Retail Bank

In January, Comerica Incorporated announced that McKinney, who previously served as senior vice president, retail delivery and strategic services, would assume the role of executive vice president, retail bank, effective as of April 1.

McKinney is instrumental in shaping the retail customer experience and driving profitability through business execution aligned with corporate strategy, internal partnerships and collaborations across lines of business. Through strategic business objectives and transformational leadership, she strives to deliver the Comerica Promise and create lifelong customer relationships. As a member of Comerica Bank’s Management Executive

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Cassandra McKinney (far right) is among several Comerica Bank colleagues presenting a donation of $38,000 to Alternative For Girls prior to the 2019 Detroit Tigers annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game. Alternatives For Girls is a metro Detroit, n onprofit organization that helps girls and young women by providing them with vital resources like shelter, counseling and education. The organization serves homeless and at-risk girls who do not have support systems in place.

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Committee, she is accountable for the Consumer and Small Business Banking lines of business and Retail Channel Services, Retail Delivery and Strategic Services, Customer Contact Center, Comerica Loan Center, and Front-Line Risk Management. Comerica’s retail banking operations account for approximately 40% of the bank’s workforce that spans a five-state

Cassandra McKinney address the ensembled crowd at the Detroit Tigers 2019 Negro Leagues Weekend annual luncheon. Comerica has served as a long-time partner supporting the most extensive and longest-running event of its kind in Major League Baseball.

footprint and includes 433 banking centers. Comerica has the largest banking center network in southeast Michigan with 147 locations and has 21 banking centers in Detroit, the most among all banks. McKinney is a change agent effective in driving innovation, revenue, efficiency and risk mitigation, with more than three decades of experience in financial services, sales management and technology

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disciplines across several industries. She is a recognized industry leader, currently sitting on the board of the Consumer Bankers Association where she serves on the Education Committee. McKinney has also contributed to numerous industry councils and financial services roundtables throughout her career. As an advocate of diversity and people development, McKinney recognizes the value in leading through people. During her 15-year tenure at Comerica, she has sponsored numerous leadership and diversity efforts.

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troit, a nonprofit lender, investor and partner that assists business and real estate projects that ignite economic growth in Detroit and the surrounding region. Invest Detroit’s Loan Relief Fund program lowers eligible businesses’ monthly expenses, improves cash flow and/or offsets revenue losses.This expands each business’s ability to persevere long term, allowing them to re-focus this revenue/capital on re-opening, staying open and pivoting strategy if necessary. “We are grateful for Comerica Bank’s support so we can continue to serve businesses in downtown Detroit and surrounding neighborhoods,” said Tosha Tabron, Invest Detroit senior vice president of lending. “Detroit’s neighborhood small businesses have been particularly impacted by COVID-19, and with these funds, we’ll be able to provide more technical support and assistance to their operations. “We’ve been providing this support for 25 years, and to date, we’ve helped more than 400 small businesses, and we’re committed to continuing to aid small businesses so they can thrive in our city.”

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Detroit -- Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in July to a level of 95.1. July’s reading was 8 points or 10 percent higher than the cyclical low. The index averaged 117.7 points for all of 2019, 0.9 points below the index average for 2018. June’s index reading was revised to 86.7. Our state economic activity indexes all showed a rebound in economic activity in July. The rebound is dampened somewhat because of the smoothing process that we use to reduce the volatility inherent in some regional economic data. We expect to see an ongoing strong rebound in the August state economic activity indexes. In July, eight out of nine sub-indexes were posRobert A. Dye itive for Michigan. This was the strongest performance since last February when all nine components showed gains. The positive contributors for July were nonfarm payrolls, unemployment insurance claims (inverted), housing starts, industrial electricity demand, light vehicle production, total state trade, hotel occupancy and state sales tax revenue. Only the house price sub-index was negative for the month. Michigan, along with many other states, saw an uptick in coronavirus cases in September. This represents a significant downside risk factor for the state economy this fall and winter.

Increasing cases in other states also represents a risk factor for Michigan to the extent that they are a weight on auto sales. Light vehicle sales were stable in July and August, near a 15.0 million unit rate, well below the peak 18.7 million unit sales rate from August 2019. California has just announced that they will ban sales of new gasoline powered cars in 2035.This will add to the push toward electrification of the industry, which will result in a significant reduction in the amount of labor needed per vehicle assembly. The Michigan Economic Activity Index consists of nine variables, as follows: nonfarm payroll employment, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, housing starts, house price index, industrial electricity sales, auto assemblies, total trade, hotel occupancy and sales tax revenue. All data are seasonally adjusted. Nominal values have been converted to constant dollar values. Index levels are expressed in terms of three-month moving averages. Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $84 billion at June 30, 2020 and celebrated its 170th anniversary in August 2019. To subscribe to Comerica’s economic publications or for questions, contact

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Detroit as the Next Entrepreneurial Hotspot for Black Business By Alan Hunt II In 2013 the city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy making it the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history by debt. Fast-forwarded to 2020, post bankruptcy and consider the comeback kid of resurgence even amid a pandemic, Detroit is at the top of the list of places to open and expand businesses. As the city continues its resurgence, Detroit is gaining the attention from small companies to major corporations like Amazon who are seeking to expand their business to the Motor City. Continuing its 15-year tradition, the latest Pancakes and Politics draws attention to businesses forecasting Detroit as their new place of operation. “Detroit has historically been an innovative town from the Ford assembly line to Motown revolutionizing the music industry,” said Michigan Chronicle publisher Hiram Jackson. “We’re proud to showcase how the city is continuing to evolve especially via the Black business sector. As a Black newspaper we’re excited to host a dialogue of business advancement and development within the communities we serve.” Highlighted on the panel is Tracy Reese, an American designer who has dressed Taylor Swift, Tracee Ellis Ross, and most notably former First Lady Michelle Obama. Reese, a Cass Tech graduate, brought her 30 year New York fashion experience to her hometown of Detroit in 2019 to launch her sustainable clothing line Hope for Flowers. Eric E. Whitaker, founder & chief executive officer of Zing Health Inc. Zing Health, a physician-led and community based Medicare Advantage HMO plan, announced its expansion to some Michigan counties earlier this month. Candice Matthew Brackeen, general partner of Lightship Capital, will also be in attendance. Lightship Capital, a rare Black-owned venture capital firm, was profiled by the Wall Street Journal for its fund for underrepresented founders in the Midwest. Rounding out the lineup is President and CEO of Chime Solutions, Mark Wilson. Chime Solutions is a leading provider of business process outsourcing services, primarily focused on customer care. Wilson brings more than two decades of business information service industry experience, has been honored as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010 and TiE Atlanta’s 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year. New to this month’s Pancakes & Politics is keynote speaker John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation Hope an organization working to disrupt poverty and empower inclusion for low and moderate-income youth and adults. Bryant is also a world renowned best-selling author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He was recognized in Time magazine’s “50 Leaders for the Future” and by American Banker magazine as the 2016 Innovator of the Year. He’ll be sharing how entrepreneurs can create an equitable path for success and create wealth. “We switched things up a little for our latest forum. In addition to our standard panel conversation, we are featuring John Hope Bryant as our keynote speaker. His keen business and finance insight is something our audience should take full advantage of, especially entrepreneurs.” Dennis Archer Jr. and WWJ News Radio’s Vickie Thomas are set to return as forum hosts. Pancakes and Politics resumes Thursday, October 22. Opening remarks start at 7:50 AM and the program begins promptly at 8 AM via The Michigan Chronicle Facebook page.

Black-owned Paralee Boyd Takes Top Prize At Detroit Demo Day Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day announced the winners of the fourth annual entrepreneurship competition and released the video pitches of the 17 finalists at DetroitDemoDay.com today. Paralee Boyd emerged as the competition’s big winner, receiving the top prize of $200,000, and every finalist received at least a $10,000 grant. Voting began today for the last three prizes – three “People’s Choice Award” grants of $25,000. With today’s announcement of $940,000 in investments, finalists will receive a combined $1,015,000. Once viewers stream this year’s episodes, which replaced the previous competitions held in front of capacity crowds, they can vote for their favorite business in each category. People’s Choice Award voting ends at 11:59pm EST on October 25. This year’s rebranded, reimagined competition saw finalists record their video pitches at the State Savings Bank in downtown Detroit in a safe, socially distanced format due to COVID-19. The ongoing pandemic also required the Rocket Community Fund (formerly the Quicken Loans Community Fund) to quickly pivot this year’s Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day categories to consider the unique needs of small businesses across Detroit. Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day is proud to partner with Crain’s Detroit Business for the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day in order to showcase Detroit’s vibrant entrepreneurship community. “Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day has never been more critical than it is this year, and we are proud to deploy needed capital to Detroit’s entrepreneurial community,” said Laura Grannemann, Vice President of the Rocket Community Fund (formerly the Quicken Loans Community Fund). “Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that we each support the small businesses that make our community strong, diverse and vibrant so that they can survive and thrive.” Detroit-based salon Paralee Boyd, named after the maternal grandmother of owner Dana White, aims to provide an unparalleled experience for all customers – especially those with thick and curly hair. Af-

THIS YEAR’S WINNERS INCLUDE: Start (businesses that are launching and finding traction amidst the current crisis, or have pivoted their business models to meet the needs of this moment): 1st Place ($75,000) – Gildform, on-demand jewelry manufacturing 2nd Place ($50,000) – Beas’s Detroit, a place to work, eat, shop and celebrate 3rd Place ($30,000) – Pivot Materials, sustainable materials manufacturer Grant ($10,000) – Shift_Up, online and in-person learning gym Grant ($10,000) – Sfumato Fragrances, fragrance company Sustain (businesses that are longstanding, community anchor businesses that can recover from the COVID-19 pandemic but require additional funding to do so): $50,000 Grant – Bon Bon Bon, artisanal chocolate maker $50,000 Grant – City Bark, community pet supply shop $50,000 Grant – The Kitchen By Cooking With Que, demonstration kitchen and culinary shared space $50,000 Grant – P ingree Detroit, socially-conscious design and manufacturing house $50,000 Grant – Yum Village, Afro-Caribbean restaurant $10,000 Grant – Narrow Way Café and Shop, coffee shop $10,000 Grant – The Peacock Room, women’s boutique Build (businesses with a unique model and/or product that will allow their business to expand despite the current crisis): 1st Place ($200,000) – Paralee Boyd, streamlined salon 2nd Place ($150,000) – Skinphoria, facial bar 3rd Place ($125,000) – Alerje, digital patient engagement platform Grant ($10,000) – Monger’s Provisions, purveyors of specialty foods Grant ($10,000) – RIZZARR – content marketplace for creators

ter founding the business in 2012, White opened her Detroit location in 2017. “Like all businesses, we have had to implement client-centered safety protocols to make sure our clients don’t just leave feeling great about their hair – but that they leave healthy,” said Dana White. “Thanks to Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day, we can continue supporting our amazing clients and the ever-changing lifestyles they lead, no matter the environment.” Gildform, the brainchild of owner Karissma Yve (the alchemist behind XENOPHORA), offers the only Detroit-based jewelry design and manufacturing platform capable of taking jewelry from concept to finished product. Using a platform, Gildform offers 3D printing, high-quality finishing, and the expertise developed over several years in the jewelry industry. “This year has been transitional in many respects, and there is a newfound appreciation for crafting and creating,” said Karissma Yve. “Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day will allow countless individuals, whether they are long-term designers or new artists, to manufacture

Paralee Boyd

their jewelry.” This year’s finalists were judged by Candice Matthews Brackeen, Founder and CEO of Hillman and General Partner at Lightship Capital, Jamie Shea, a Detroit-based entrepreneur who also sits on the board of the University of Michigan Social Venture Fund, and Delane Parnell, Founder and CEO of PlayVS. Episodes were hosted by James Chapman, who co-founded Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day with Rocket Mortgage Chairman Dan Gilbert. Chapman previously served as the Entrepreneur in Residence for the Rocket Community Fund before founding Plain Sight, a mobile app that helps users make connections and support their local business community. After the People’s Choice Grant Awards are announced, Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day will have invested more than $4.4 million into Detroit-based businesses over the past four years. Additionally, the Rocket Community Fund’s Entrepreneurship Team provides ongoing support, networking opportunities and mentorship to Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day winners, positioning them for long-term success.

Osi Art Apartments Launches First Phase of New West End Gallery District By Alan Hunt II

their living standard.” Co-developer Rod Hardamon said the launch of Osi Art Apartments and the West End Gallery District is a major win for the community.

Rain showers and cloudy, overcast skies to begin the day don’t make for the best photo opportunities at a groundbreaking ceremony, but developer Roderick Hardamon, CEO of URGE Development Group, found Thursday’s weather befitting, “Today proves that even through the clouds and the storms, the light can shine and change can come.” This past Thursday, leaders and city officials broke ground on Detroit’s latest change, The West End Gallery District. Designed to be a multipurpose space shining a light on galleries, retail and creative businesses with nearby residential neighborhoods, the first project underway is the Osi Art Apartments, a 30,000-square-foot building located along Grand River. “This is what we need…Grand River is starting to come back in a very positive way. This is now another major step,” said Mayor Duggan of the 30 new residential units the apartment complex will provide. “Half of them are permanently set aside for people with 80 percent of the area income. We believe people of all incomes should live in all neighborhoods.”

“This is a special project. We’re really focused on making sure we not only provide opportunities for affordable housing, but provide opportunities to show new and young developers all this is possible…to do it in an area of town that hasn’t seen new construction, new activity in decades means a lot. It’s important to focus on not only the economic growth of the city, but focus on inclusive, equitable economic growth, and we hope to be a model of that.”

George N’Namdi and Roderick Hardamon active and then you need a whole group of bankers and private partners. It was quite a group that pulled this off.”

Mayor Duggan added that creating affordable housing in Detroit is no small feat.

The group the mayor is referencing is led by George N’Namdi of N’Namdi Holdings and co-developer Roderick Hardamon of URGE. N’Namdi, who established one of Detroit’s cultural gems in the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art, says he doesn’t envision Osi Art Apartments as being just another structure within Detroit’s landscape.

“Affordable housing doesn’t build itself. City government has to be very pro-

“So many buildings in the city have been designed with brick and mortar,

and someone would put a design on it or tag it with graffiti. Here we want to be conscious of what we are putting on the building,” said N’Namdi. “When we finish this building and you’re driving down Grand River, if you don’t say ‘wow’ we haven’t done our job.” Elevating what you see is just the prelude. By establishing the West End Gallery District, N’Namdi is seeking to enrich family lifestyles. “Part of our mission is assisting all Detroiters, particularly the ones that are disenfranchised, in terms of raising

As for future plans for the West End Gallery District, N’Namdi and Hardamon are working toward setting up three intersecting junctions for community gathering, neighborhood retail and the arts. Hardamon hopes to inspire more change agents within the city, especially those that look like him. “The Detroit development community is inclusive, diverse and has a lot to bring to bear. We hope people continue to support that activity in the city.” Osi Art Apartments is scheduled to be complete in 2022. It is the first project to access the $48 million Detroit Housing for the Future Fund just introduced last month, by receiving a $470,000 investment for the apartments.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION - GENERAL

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DETROIT, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

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New Canaan MBC 3 Nichols Elementary School 4 Remus Rob. School 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 30 Faith Clinic Cogic 56 St Matthew Cath Ch 17 / 31 / 51 Clark School 13 / 23 / 24 Fire Station 52 Greater St Stephen Ch 16 / 25 Salem Lutheran Ch 20 / 21 Diann Banks-Williamson Education Center 22 / 34 / 499 Bethany Lutheran Church 29 / 32 / 33 / 36 WCCCD - East Campus 28 Denby High School 37 / 38 / 39 / 59 / 502 Carleton Elementary School Wayne School 42 / 52 Fire Station 58 Heilman Recreation 45 / 82 / 83 Metro Matrix 49 / 76 / 77 Jesus Tabernacle Ministry 54 Fire Station 50 Brewer Academy 53 / 60 / 66 / 67 / 87 Hamilton School 57 / 58 Farwell Rec Center 193 / 194 Perfecting Church 63 Our Lady Of Heaven 65 / 88 Osborn High School 69 / 70 / 75 / 106 / 491 Galilee MBC 72 / 73 Fisher Magnet Lower 78 / 80 Greater St Paul 81 / 492 Cross Of Glory Lut 85 Marion Law Academy Faith Temple Ch. 174 / 179 / 503 “Holmes, A.L. Elementary School” 103 / 104 / 107 Islamic Center for North Detroit Hall Lasky Rec Center 94 / 95 / 96 / 196 Frontier International Academy 197 Catherine C. Blackwell Institute 98 / 100 / 101 Church of Redeemed 108 Fire Station 46 Refuge Cathedral 109 Timbuktu Academy 112 / 113 Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance New Zion MBC Burns 7th Day Adven Ch 119 Bethel Bapt. Ch. East 118 Operation Get Down 121 MT Zion Baptist Church 131 Greater Christ Ch Chrysler School 155 Horatio Williams Foundation Bunche Preparatory Academy 127 St Johns Pres Church 156 Franklin Wright Center King High School 496 Moses Field School 133 Marcus Garvey Academy 134 River House Apts Bethel AME Ch. Hall 152 Plymouth United Church of Christ 141 First Congregational Church 151 / 500 Spain School St Elizabeth Ctr 142 Douglass Branch Library River Front Apts Central United Meth. Ch. 157 Cass Technical High School 153 GEE Edmonson Academy 154 Freedom Place Wayne State Law School Detroit School of Arts Grace Episcopal Church 162 / 438 Detroit Int Acad 160 / 169 Considine Little Rock 168 / 171 Williams Community Center 165 / 442 / 444 / 445 Fire Station 17 Metro United Meth. 167 Gtr. New Mt. Moriah Nolan Middle School 178 / 185 / 186 / 187 / 189 Pershing School 176 Conant Garden Ch. 180 Mason School 191 / 192 / 195 / 198 / 205 Chosen Gen WLB Hall 183 / 190 Conant Avenue United Methodist 188 Fire Station 44 Pasteur School 201 / 202 / 222 / 223 / 243 / 257 New Prospect Ch (ANNEX) 221 “Police Station, 12th Pct.” Word of Power Ministry 206 All Saints Episcopal Church Sherwood Forest Branch Bagley School 239 / 258 / 259 / 260 / 387 Gesu School 211 / 214 / 238 Thurgood Marshall 213 Flowery Mount Baptist House of Prayer 390 / 391 Dexter Ave Bapt. Ctr. 218 Grace Temple Church of God In Christ 434 New Mt Zion MBC 435 Northwest Act Center 236 / 245 / 318 / 380 / 490 Oak Grove AME Church 226 Gospel Tabernacle 230 / 255 Gtr. Emmanuel 229 / 232 / 233 / 234 / 235 FLICS School 247 / 251 / 252 / 253 / 294 Messiah Baptist Ch. 256 Unity Temple of Faith 241 / 242 Gtr. Mitchell Church 246 Randolph Tech 249 / 250 Mary McLeod Beth School 322 Wright School 262 Detroit Service Learning Academy 265 / 266 / 267 / 272 Greater Grace Temple 271 / 274 / 298 / 300 Crowell Rec. Center 269 / 270 / 273 / 301 / 304 Henry Ford H S 276 / 277 / 280 / 281 / 286 WCCCD - Northwest Campus 279 / 283 / 284 / 305 / 307 Calvary Presb Ch 287 St Schol Activity Bldg 297 / 313 Bow School 290 / 291 / 292 / 293 / 296 Chase Library Winans Rutherford Academy 314 Cooke School 309 / 325 / 353 / 354 / 495 Christ. Fell. Of Love 303 Mt Vernon Bpt Ch N Rosedale Pk Comm 310 New St Paul Tab 312 St Timothy Unt Meth 316 / 317 Burns Elementary School 320 / 321 / 357 / 358 Edison School 324 / 326 / 327 / 328 / 329 Boys & Girls Club l 375 Second Grace Ch. 332 / 347 Dixon Acad 339 / 341 / 342 / 343 Fire Station 55 St. Peter And Paul Bldg 336 / 340 Carver Stem Academy 338 / 355 St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Comm Resource Center 345 / 346 / 348 Mann School 350 / 352 / 363 / 498 / 501 Citadel of Praise Christ Temple Baptist Church 393 / 394 / 404 Dossin Elementary School 378 / 379 Gethsemane Church 361 / 362 Henderson Upper School 366 / 369 / 372 / 373 / 374 New Providence Baptist Church 367 / 368 Northwest Church of Christ 371 / 408

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376 Wm. Ford Mem. Ch 377 16400 W. Warren E of Southfield 48228 381 Adam Butzel Rec Center 382 / 383 / 392 / 396 / 397 10500 Lyndon Near Myers 48235 384 Christland M. B. C. 385 12833 Puritan W of James Couzens Hwy 48227 386 Fitzgerald School 388 / 403 8145 Puritan W of Livernois 48238 389 Northwest Unity Church 402 8345 Ellsworth S of Fenkell E of Wyoming 48238 395 Noble School 398 / 400 / 401 8646 Fullerton E of Meyers N of Plymouth 48238 399 Keiden School 428 4441 Collingwood Btwn Broadstreet & Dexter Ave 48204 405 St John Ch 411 / 414 4950 Oakman S of Chicago 48204 406 Sampson Academy 407 / 409 / 410 / 412 / 415 4700 Tireman Street 48204 413 St Mark COGIC 13000 Joy Rd Near Meyers 48228 416 Greater Mt Tabor Ch 417 7345 W Chicago Near Livernois 48204 418 Meditation MBC 5841 Oregon N of Tireman E of Livernois 48204 419 Tabernacle Bpt Ch 448 / 449 / 453 2080 W. Grand Blvd Btwn Grand River & Lawton 48208 420 Unity Baptist Church 421 / 422 7500 Tireman W of Livernois 48204 423 True Love Baptist Church 8130 Tireman Street Near Livernois 48204 424 Fire Station 22 6830 McGraw W of Livernois 48210 425 Academy of Americas at Logan 481 3811 Cicotte Street 48210 426 Greater New Jerus Ch 427 12837 Dexter S of Davison 48238 429 St Paul Ame Zion Ch 432 11359 Dexter N of Joy Road 48206 430 Boys & Girls Clubs ll 431 / 446 4242 Collingwood Near Broadstreet 48204 433 Northwestern High School 436 / 439 / 440 / 441 / 443 2200 W. Grand Blvd Btwn Lawton & Grand River 48208 437 New Bethel Bpt Ch 8430 Linwood N of W Grand Blvd 48206 447 West Side Unity Ch 451 4727 Joy Rd E of Grand River 48204 450 Roy A Allen Sen Ctr 4924 Joy Rd W of Dexter 48204 452 St Stephen AME Ch 454 6000 Stanford W of Grand River N of Tireman 48210 455 Holy Cross Bapt. Ch. 456 6220 Linwood S of W Grand Blvd 48208 457 Burton Int Acad 459 / 466 / 469 2001 Martin Luther King Btwn Rosa Parks & Wabash 48208 458 Frederick Douglass Academy 464 / 465 / 467 2001 W Warren Btwn Rosa Parks & 14th 48208 460 Our Lady Qn of Angels 477 / 478 / 479 4200 Martin S of Michigan W of Livernois 48210 461 Maybury Elementary School 463 / 475 4410 Porter Street 48209 462 Zion Chapel Of Ch 468 3000 24th St N of Michigan W of Jeffries Fwy 48216 470 Clippert Academy 471 / 476 / 480 1981 McKinstry Street 48209 472 Roberto Clemente Learning Academy 488 / 489 1551 Beard At Chatfield 48209 473 People’s Community Services 474 / 487 420 South Leigh Street At Lyon 48209 482 S Westrn Ch Of God 483 / 486 3032 S Fort St Fort Street at Francis 48217 484 Mark Twain 485 12800 Visger At Fort St 48217 493 Calvary Baptist Church 494 1000 Robert Bradby Dr At McDougall 48207 497 Coleman Young Rec 2751 Robert Bradby Drive Near Lafayette 48207 Total lines: 180

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• Wayne County Commissioner (Districts 1-7) • Justice of Supreme Court • Judge of Court of Appeals (1st District) – Incumbent Position • Judge of Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) – Incumbent Position • Judge of Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) – Non-incumbent Position • Judge of Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) – Incumbent Position, Partial Term Ending 01/01/2023 • Judge of Probate Court - Incumbent Position • Judge of District Court (36th District) - Incumbent Position • Judge of District Court (36th District) Incumbent Position, Partial Term Ending 01/01/2023 • Board Member of Detroit Public Schools Community District • Community Advisory Council (District 4), Partial Term Ending 01/01/2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Detroit will also be voting in the Special General Election for the offices of the Michigan House of Representatives, District 4 (Partial Term Ending 01/01/2021) and Police Commissioner, District 2 (Partial Term Ending 01/01/2022). PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the State of Michigan will be voting on the following proposals as presented and listed below: • PROPOSAL 20-1: A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state owned lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent. • PROPOSAL 20-2: A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Detroit will be voting on the following authority millage as presented and listed below: PROPOSAL N: NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT BOND PROPOSAL – The estimated millage to be levied in 2021 for the proposed bonds is 3.114 mills ($3.114 per $1,000 of taxable value) and the estimated simple average annual millage rate required to retire the proposed bonds is 2.665 mills ($2.665 per $1,000 of taxable value). Each series of the bonds shall be payable in not more than 30 years from its date of issuance. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Wayne County will be voting on the following authority millage as presented and listed below: INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT - REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL – 2 mills ($2.00 per thousand dollars of taxable value) for a period of six (6) years. Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/clerk/election-information.aspx or at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office, 2 Woodward Ave., Room 201, Detroit, MI 48226. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote. If you have any questions regarding your polling location on Election Day, please contact the Detroit Department of Elections at (313) 876-0190. MICHIGAN LAW MANDATES ALL VOTERS TO PRESENT VALID PHOTO ID AT THE POLLS OR COMPLETE AN AFFIDAVIT OF VOTER NOT IN POSSESSION OF PICTURE IDENTIFICATION. Acceptable forms of photo IDs: Michigan Driver’s License or a Michigan Personal ID; Driver’s License or Personal ID by another state; Federal or State Government photo ID; U.S. Passport; Military ID with photo; current Student ID with photo or Tribal ID with photo. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Department of Elections at 313-876-VOTE (8683). Absentee ballots are available for all elections. Registered voters may obtain a ballot at the office of the Detroit Department of Elections, the office of the Detroit City Clerk or at any of our satellite/vote centers listed:

Adams Butzel Rec. Complex 10500 Lyndon St. Detroit, MI 48238

Crowell Comm. Center 16630 Lahser Rd. Detroit, MI 48219

Horatio Williams Ctr. 1010 Antietam Ave. Detroit, MI 48207

Balduck Park 5271 Canyon St. Detroit, MI 48236

Davison Service Yard 8221 W. Davison Detroit, MI 48238

Kemeny Rec. Center 2260 S. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48216

Butzel Family Center 7737 Kercheval Detroit, MI 48214

Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

Northwest Act. Center 18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit, MI 48235

City Clerk’s Office Coleman A. Young Municipal Ctr. (CAYMC) 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 200 Detroit, MI 48226 (not open on weekends)

DWSD Eastside Customer Care Ctr. 13303 E. McNichols Detroit, MI 48205

Palmer Park Comm. Ctr. 1121 Merrill Plaisance St. Detroit, MI 48203

Farwell Rec. Center 2711 E. Outer Dr. Detroit, MI 48234

Rouge Park Golf Course 11701 Burt Rd. Detroit, MI 48228

Greater Christ Baptist Church 3544 Iroquois Ave. Detroit, MI 48214

Tindal Rec. Center 10301 W. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48221

Greater Grace Temple 23500 W. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48219

WCCCD Eastern Campus 5901 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48213

Heilmann Rec. Ctr. 19601 Crusade Detroit, MI 48205

WCCCD Northwest Campus 8200 W. Outer Dr. Detroit, MI 48219

Clark Park 1130 Clark St. Detroit, MI 48209 Coleman A. Young Rec. Ctr. 2751 Robert Bradby Dr. Detroit, MI 48207 Considine Center 8904 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202

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COMERICA IN THE COMMUNITY

Comerica Bank’s Vice President-Southeast Michigan External Affairs Market ManagComerica colleagues (left to right) Simone Ragland, er Linda Nosegbe and Vice President- CoLinda Nosgebe and Lashawn Jimenez give their merica Wealth Management Trust Advisor helping hands to the Triumph Cares Community Lashawn Jimenez load vehicles with grocerGiveaways hosted by Triumph Church in Detroit. ies and PPEs.

Comerica Spotlight on Success:

Velvet Myles If Comerica Senior Credit Support Specialist Velvet Myles was a ballplayer, she might be described as going from utility fielder to bona fide star. Indeed, just like a promising athlete, Myles was actually scouted and recruited 21 years ago when she was working as Florsheim Shoe Store manager at Dearborn’s Fairlane Mall. Myles recalls she had hoped to land a job with hours that didn’t often extend into the evening because her son was just starting school. Her luck changed when a Comerica banking center manager came in and saw something special in her while she was selling him a pair of shoes. “He was trying to get me to come to the bank. He said the hours are great, we get off at 4:30 and I said, ‘I think I want to work at a bank,’” Myles recalled. She applied for a position and started as a customer service representative, went on to become a retail personal banker and worked for a time in the Trust department. In all, Myles said she’s worked at 38 different Comerica branches. She worked utility at the beginning of her career with Comerica, which is now called Velvet Myles flex. Myles was an Retail Personal Banker (RPB) for many years before going to Partner Account Level Support (Pals). After working with Pals for a bit, she then took her current position with Special Assets Group (SAG). “You learn a lot when you go to different branches and that’s what kept me moving with Comerica--always taking new positions,” Myles said. She moved into her current position while dealing with changes sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, not the least of which was the closing in March of the building where she worked. At the time Myles was working with PALS and began working from home. “I had accepted the position with SAG prior to the building being closed,” Myles explained. “I transferred to SAG while working from home. I am still learning this position.”

Comerica, Triumph Church Partner to Meet Community Needs

In the time of great need, so many philanthropic, community and religious organizations have become a crucial resource helping and supporting individual and families as they face numerous struggles during the pandemic. One of the important resources in Detroit is Triumph Church located at 2760 East Grand Blvd. Every Friday, Triumph has hosted the church’s Crisis Care Grocery Giveaway to provide food and other Covid-related relief to those in need. On September 25, Comerica joined their effort and supported their outreach to bridge the food security gap for approximately 1,000 families. The drive also distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) along with free groceries. Earlier this year, Comerica partnered with the Triumph’s Tablet Giveaway in helping metro Detroit students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade bridge the digital divide to ensure their ability to learn virtually. Triumph distributed 1,000 free tablets and keyboards. “We have to make sure that our children are going to be prepared to confront the challenges that lie ahead,” Triumph Church Pastor Solomon Kinloch, Jr., told WJBK-TV Fox 2. “Every generation has the responsibility to prepare, equip and empower the generation that is currently coming up to make sure they can carry on long after we are gone. For additional information regarding Triumph’s outreach, visit triumphch.org,

On September 25, Comerica teamed up to support Triumph Church’s CommuniSimone Ragland, Comerica Bank Corporate Compli- ty Giveaways that has become a vital reance Risk Officer, loads a variety of grocery items, in- source for the community during the pandemic. cluding potatoes, at Triumph Church.

Velvet Myles, (third from left, second row) with members of the outreach team from the Southwest Michigan Agape Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the (COGIC) Church of God in Christ at the Wayne County Juvenile Center where they volunteer twice a year. Photo taken in 2019.

Velvet Myles (second from left) with members of her church who volunteer at a Qualicare Nursing Home in Detroit twice a month. Photo taken in 2019. Myles has had a lot to learn as the duties of senior credit support specialist include performing various departmental functions like reporting, loan covenant tracking, statement tracking, risk rating, credit reviews and credit file maintenance. She also assists with the processing of credit approval documents, assists relationship managers and/or portfolio managers and the Commercial Underwriting Center with preparation of financial statement spreading, loan requests, monitoring loan covenants and other credit analysis. In her spare time, Myles is devoted to several volunteer projects. Her advice to those seeking to improve their lives and careers fits right in with her experience as a utility player and commitment to helping others. Twice a year, she visits the Wayne Juvenile Center where Myles said she ministers to, and helps feed the youngsters there. She performs the same services every first and third Sunday of the month at the William Dickerson Detention Facility in Hamtramck. Every Saturday, Myles and some members of her church visit a Detroit nursing home where “we help the people and play instruments and sing with them,” she explained. In addition, Myles assists less fortunate people by going to the freeways with a group where the homeless people live and gives them bags of “goodies”, as she puts it, that include a toothbrush, soap, deodorant, washcloth, hair comb, nonperishable food items and some other items, along with blankets for the winter. “We also provide shelter for the ones that would like to go to a shelter, through a variety of shelter services I work with,” Myles said. Her advice to those seeking to improve their careers and their lives dovetails with her commitment to learning and serving. “Work hard to do the best you can in your career,” said Myles. “Always remember when you are helping other people achieve their goal you are helping yourself.” Hobbies: Velvet loves to help people decorate their homes Goals: Concentrate on opening a shelter for homeless women and continue to “help and uplift as many people as I can.”

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Colleagues and volunteers from Comerica Bank volunteered to package meals at Crossroads of Michigan in Detroit.

Southwest Solutions Education Kits Michelle Craig, business unit risk analyst in Comerica’s commercial banking, compiles and sorts supplies for education kits donated to Southwest Solutions. The Detroit agency has the mission to enhance the quality of life, success and self-sufficiency of individuals Crossroads of Michigan Soup Kitchen Day and families in Detroit. Southwest Solutions offers services in counseling and wellness, Founded in 1971, the social service outreach agency supports the commueducation, homeless services, veterans nity at large by providing emergency assistance, advocacy, and counseling services, and workforce development. to anyone in need.

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After-H(ours) Access, Equity, and Opportunity in a 24-hour Economy By Adrian Tonon, Jabari Jefferson and Andre Reed On Detroit’s west side, I was raised around my family’s restaurant, Rina’s Pizzeria, and later Café | Cortina which still exists today. The long workdays and genuine hospitality guided and molded my adolescence into adulthood. In my twenties and thirties, I utilized the table to gather like-minded people to discuss community issues, create action plans, and later go out and live them. From tackling neighborhood blight, creating healthy eating options for our inner-city youth, to music education and the arts, my passion for serving was eminent. In 2012 I joined Mayor Duggan’s Executive campaign team and was appointed the founding Director of Customer Service for the City of Detroit. My role reached every department as I was tasked with guiding and shaping the culture of how we served our constituents and each other in government. As a member of the creative community, I naturally assessed each office and its potential impact on the creative economy. Detroit is known as The Motorcity and the birth of Motown. Yet, as the automotive industry adapted, the music industry dwindled and success for a Detroit artist was moving to LA.

All the creatives that stayed were found displaced working in various pockets of Detroit. We soon unified and organized with a common mission of creating opportunity and impact for our creatives that remained. It started with measuring impact for Detroiters when a film came into town or a music festival by asking: “how many Detroiters are hired, are on stage performing, and are given an opportunity to pursue their dreams?” Producers and executives were voluntarily elated to embrace the community which ignited expansion into city departments to create a protocol for easier access and streamlined permitting to produce a festival, shoot a film, or music video. As time progressed, we started working with music venues and developers to create awareness of the disenfranchised gig community that was in jeopardy of displacement due to a new development across the street. This was the role of what European countries call “Night Mayors”, however, we adopted the name 24Hour Economy Ambassador and was officially given the title in 2019. Recognizing the creative economy as playing a major role as a potential driver of a thriving Detroit economy became eminent and Mayor Duggan then appointed Rochelle Riley to lead the City’s Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship Office. A beautiful partnership bloomed with the mission to champion a sustainable creative culture that is led by Detroiters and the children of those that stayed, in which over 82% are black and brown. Over the last sixth months, Detroiters have made their presence known and shown what makes the fabric of Detroit. Our job this summer was to advocate and work with music venues, promoters, and major City agencies to proactively cham-

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First Black-Owned Cigar and Hookah Lounge Opens In Detroit By Lindsay Keener Detroit is one establishment closer to being the blueprint for Blackowned innovation and it has Lance Mcghee to thank. Mcghee is the founder and CEO of Storm Cigar and Hookah Lounge, a luxury cigar and hookah shop on Wyoming which recently opened. “So far, we’ve been doing great. Storm Cigar and Hookah Lounge had an outstanding first week, we’re going into our second week, the response has been very good on social media and when people come out to the building,” said Mcghee. “I’m very proud of the work that has gone into it and I’m very grateful that the people have supported us.” Despite the success he’s seen, Mcghee says he saw more smoke than fire during the business’ initial stages. “In terms of building safety and en-

gineering departments, while some of them have been helpful, others have created hurdles that prevented me from opening,” said Mcghee. “COVID presented some problems because I couldn’t get my inspections done to open the business in the timeframe that I wanted to get it open.” The former Motor City Match recipient says he doesn’t believe a fear of the coronavirus will keep Detroiters from experiencing businesses that thrive off of sociable patrons. “I don’t think that the fear of the pandemic is going to stop people from wanting to have a good time,” said Mcghee. “Storm Cigar and Hookah Lounge has an outside patio and is a relatively small lounge so we’ve allowed for social distancing. People want to get out, have a good time and do it safely, and Storm Cigar and Hookah Lounge provides a space for inner-city Detroiters to do that without having to go to the suburbs or having to go downtown to enjoy themselves.”

Located in the heart of Detroit’s Fitzgerald neighborhood, Storm Cigar and Hookah Lounge is the first of its kind to create a home in one of the city’s more urban areas. Mcghee, a Detroiter who finds great reward in taking risks, says his decision to place the building on Wyoming avenue was done purposefully. “I specifically wanted to put my business in a neighborhood like Fitzgerald so we could see that it’s possible, so that we could see these out-of-the-box types of business and know that they can survive. Hopefully, it motivates other people to invest in businesses like this,” said Mcghee. “There was a thirst, a lack, a void of businesses other than barbershops, beauty supply [stores] and liquor stores. We can put things other than that in our neighborhood. It doesn’t always have to be the same old business. We can put more innovative businesses like what you see in the suburbs. I wanted to be the first to do something like that and with Storm Cigar and Hookah Lounge, I am. There is no other Black-owned cigar and hookah lounge in Detroit that is state-certified.” Mcghee created Storm Cigar and

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Nothing bBut Himself:

Local News Anchor Josh Landon Champions Unity in Black, Arab American Cultures

By Sherri Kolade

It was supposed to be an uneventful evening 21 years ago. But events took a fateful turn as Josh Landon, 15, his mother and younger sister settled in at their two-story brick home on Mogul Street on the east side of Detroit that evening. Their weekly tradition of watching World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday Night Raw” with their cousin Eric was in full effect — he was on his way with snacks from the store. But Landon’s cousin arrived bloodied, disoriented and shot multiple times.

Josh Landon and Mom, Lela.

“I’m putting pressure on his bullet wounds and my mother’s calling 911,” Landon said.

He was shot by someone he randomly encountered after leaving the store. Landon’s cousin is alive today and that near-fatal experience is one of many indelible moments that stayed with the Fox 2 News anchor. The affable 36-year-old doesn’t let difficult moments get in his way though. “The experiences I’ve had throughout my life and working in my hometown — it adds another emotion to [my job],” Landon said. “I use those emotions to try to connect with people who feel they don’t have a shot at it. I’m speaking specifically to our brothers and sisters in the African American community who walk out

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Josh Landon From page B-1 their door and they see what they see in their neighborhood. If I’m strong, you can be stronger.’” Landon draws his strength with help from his unflappable mother, his community and family. As a Black and Arab American man, that emotional reservoir guides him through challenges. Such as not having his Lebanese father around much in his or his sister’s lives although the door was kept open. “My mother raised me and my sister as a single parent — waking up at two in the morning to work at Thorn Apple Valley Slaughterhouse on the east side of Detroit, making less than $30,000 a year,” Landon said. Landon said, however, that his father taught him two major life lessons that he keeps close: “watch your back” and “take care of your work.” “That’s valuable vice,” Landon said.

Lounge From page B-1 Hookah Lounge with inner-city Detroiters in mind. Determined to increase the convenience of engaging in recreational activities while in Detroit, Mcghee added an outdoor heated patio, a brand-new rehab lounge full of cedarwood walls, colorful hookah, music and televisions to his business - elements that can’t be found anywhere else on Wyoming avenue. “It’s a whole experience they’ve never seen on Wyoming before. [Detroiters] appreciate that in their neighborhood,” Mcghee said. “People are going to come out and patronize, they just want it in the neighborhood.” “When people come to Storm Cigar and Hookah Lounge, I want them to say, ‘Wow, this is nice! I’m comfortable here and I want to come back’,” said Mcghee. “When you walk in, you’re going to be treated like family. Our staff is extremely engaging. It’s comfortable, classy, it’s unique. It is afro-centric so you’ll see African masks on the walls blended with hip-hop icons. It’s just a total vibe.” The business owner says he’s

run into many challenges as a result of creating a new and innovative business in Detroit’s urban area. “The bureaucracy that comes with putting a business in the city is almost enough to turn you away,” Mcghee said. “Building Safety and Engineering, they’ll walk past five blighted buildings to come and mess with us when they see we’re building something shiny and new in the neighborhood.” Mcghee, who hasn’t let the obstacles destroy his entrepreneurial spirit, says he has always been the type to persevere through the storm - even before the five-letter was attached to his newest business. “I don’t have quit in me,” Mcghee said before laughing. “I may have to pause and change my approach or I may need to get some assistance if there’s something I don’t understand, but as far as quitting, when I’ve run into all the issues I’ve had with getting my certificate of occupancy or getting my tobacco license or business relationships I’ve had to sever, I’ve been through a lot, but I once I lock into something I’m going to complete it. That’s the beautiful and terrifying thing about me.” Detroiters can visit Storm Cigar and Hookah Lounge at 15850 Wyoming Ave.

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Landon’s father taught him the second piece of advice before he passed away last year due to a number of health complications while in the hospital. Landon said that this year was a turning point for him to fully embrace part of his Lebanese side, especially after he learned of an explosion in August in Beirut “When I saw that explosion, it took me back to a night during my father’s final days when he was in the hospital. I just started having all sorts of feelings again about him passing away,” he said. “With everything that’s going on in our country regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and seeing the explosion, I felt it was time to share my

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pion a safe and responsible night-time economy where Detroiters showed up in droves. The question is, how do we build off of our foundation and not make the mistakes other cities did by displacing the very community that made them cool and gave them their truest soul? 24-Hour Economy is intended to champion businesses from 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. which is more than just parties, it is driven by those doctors, nurses, or janitors who get out at 5:00 a.m. It is those restaurants, dry cleaners, gas stations, or grocery stores open after-hours that functions as a job driver for the 24-Hour Economy. During the

story. I see a divide between the Black and Arab American community and this is the time to keep an open mind and bridge the gap.” Landon, who is connected with his entire African American family and some cousins on his Lebanese side, sees similarities between both groups from good food and music to a strong work ethic and fashion sense. Landon encourages people to look at the common denominators more. “We are brothers and sisters in the Arab and Black community and we need to come together closer, especially during these times.” Landon’s second cousin on his father’s side, Hassan K. Bazzi, 36, of Dearborn, said in a message to The Michigan Chronicle that they’ve grown close since meeting about 18 years ago. “I met Josh while working at my father’s and uncle’s gas station in Josh’s old neighborhood,” Bazzi said. “One day in the summer, Josh came into the gas station looking for my uncles. I asked who he was and what he needed with them. Josh kindly explained his connection and his father. The two of us shook hands and have been more like brothers ever since. We’ve spent the years getting to know each other and have become closer.” Longtime friend Elija’Blu Lampkin, 39, of Macomb, grew up in the same neighborhood as Landon and applauds him for bridging the gap. “It’s something rarely talked about but needed,” Lampkin said. “He’s an inspiration to me because of his character and the principles he stands on. He’s a prime example of not becoming a product of your environment but making your environment a product of you.” pandemic this summer, the busiest spaces were the rooftops, small venues, public spaces, restaurants that were able to open, and newly born outdoor spaces that never would have existed if not for the pressure of utilizing the outdoors. The Deputy Director of the 24-Hour Economy, Jabari Jefferson, joined me as a 16-year-old high school student in the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program. Over the years, Jabari has grown into a relentless homegrown leader at only 19 years old. Together, with a series of interviews and visits with our partners and stakeholders who are shaping the culture, we want to assist those championing a sustainable creative culture with the foundation of Detroit leading the way! This is After-H(ours) where we share the voices of businesses striving for access, equity, and opportunities in our backyard.

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Getting more masks to where they’re needed most Across the country, Bank of America continues to work with local organizations to provide critical resources to the vulnerable and underserved populations hardest hit by the coronavirus. To support the safety and health of those most at risk in our community, we are partnering with local leaders and organizations to distribute PPE masks here in Detroit. This is in addition to the four million masks we donated earlier this year in cities across the country — and part of our ongoing commitment to provide millions of masks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Together, let’s work to help Detroit recover.

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100,000 masks distributed to our neighbors here in Detroit. We’re partnering with: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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Visteon Corporation is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Bonding Technology in Van Buren Twp., MI, to lead / support development of mfg methods and assembly strategies, particularly in optical bonding, adhesive assembly and assembly of display products; among other duties. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering and three years of experience in the job offered or related. International and Domestic travel required, as needed, up to 15%. Mail resume to: Ms. Briana Hebner, Visteon,Resume Processing/JO# 10959878, One Village Center Drive, Van Buren Township, MI 48111.

PROFESSIONAL HELP WANTED Controlling Manager New Boston, MI, Brose North America. Manage New Boston plant controlling activities. Supervise Plant Controlling team of Plant & Jr. Controllers in gathering &anlys of financial &economic data, &prepare &complete plant financial reporting incldg mo.-end closure, plant productivity, financial budgeting &forecasting, EBIT, cash flow swings, cost reduction measures calculation &financial KPIs. Perform plant controlling &financial anlys of plant financial condition incldg rate of return, depreciation, working capital, investment, financial, &expense performance. Conduct production anlys using SAP FinanceControlling (FI-CO) &Material Management (MM) modules for high volume production of Brose door modules &seat syss for psgr vehicles, financial ops &activities, operating &op’l budgets, capital budgets, mnthly &qrtrly op’l forecasts, &variance anlys according to corporate &external reporting guidelines, schedules, &standards. Master, Bus. Admin., Finance, Economics, or Accntng. 12 mos exp as Controller or Plant Controller, performing plant controlling &financial anlys of automotive cmpnt plant financial condition incldg rate of return, working capital, investment, &expense performance, &conducting production anlys using SAP FI-CO &MM modules for high volume production of psgr vehicle cmpnts, or related. Mail resume to Ref#30225-207, Brose, Human Resources, 3933 Automation Ave, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.

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Signora P. Houghton Signora P. Houghton, 91 years old, of Detroit, MI died on July 4, 2020. She was born in March, 1929 in rural Milton, North Carolina. She was the eleventh of the twelve children of Henry Glenn Phelps and Signora (Hughes) Phelps. Signora was brought up in the two-story family home built by her dad on the 93 acres of farm land they owned. Signora graduated from the Caswell County Training School System located in Yanceyville, North Carolina on May 28, 1948. After graduating she decided to join her older sister, Edith, in Detroit, where Signora worked her first job as a waitress at Sonny Wilson’s Lounge. She met and married Thomas B. Houghton on March 19, 1952 and later became the proud parents of two sons, Thomas T. and Will (Duke) Houghton. Signora joined the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the March of Dimes and volunteered to be on the Social Committee for over 65 years. She believed in their mission of preventing childhood diseases, birth defects, premature births and reducing infant mortality. Signora cochaired the March of Dime’s various fund raisers. In 1959, Signora was a Sunday school teacher in the Cradle Roll department at St. Stephen AME Church. During the early 70s, Thomas and Signora became members of Detroit Unity Temple and were active volunteers for many years. Thomas was also a member of the Century Gun Club and she enjoyed attending their wild game dinners and family picnics. Signora was an advocate of voter rights and was an election poll worker during voting season.

R&D Scientist - Wireless Communication (comm.) & Edge Computing Warren, MI, General Motors. Research, design, dvlp, &implement vehicular wireless comm. syss in empirical prototyping syss. Implement research ideas in functioning wireless prototypes on research vehicles. Improve Physical Layer (PHY) &Medium Access Control (MAC) layer of Vehicleto-Everything (V2X) vehicular comm. protocols incldg DSRC, LTE-V2X, &5G New Radio, to enable fast &reliable comm. for latency sensitive vehicular safety apps. Design &implement sensor data fusion such as GPS, radar, Ultrasonics, &cameras, &related signal processing techniques incldg Kalman &Particle filters, &Neural Networks, to improve efficiency &reliability of future connected autonomous vehicles (AVs). Design &implement cloud &mobile edge computing enhanced data mining &machine learning algorithms to improve perception, localization, &mapping capabilities of AVs. Design &implement machine learning algorithms to enable advanced cooperative-awareness using crowd-sensed data from connected vehicles &infrastructure. Design &perform field experiments for channel measurement, channel characterization, &channel modeling of V2X &Vehicle-to-Network incldg 5G cellular massive MIMO &mmWave comm. syss. Required U.S. &intl travel to attend conferences, vehicular wireless comm.s &networking syss technical &safety int’l standards mtngs, GM facilities for technical collaboration, &field testing of prototyped syss in vehicles apprx. 6 wks P/YR. PhD, Computer Science, Computer Engrg, or related. 12 mos exp as Engineer, Researcher, or Graduate Research Assist., improving PHY &MAC layer of existing comm. protocols, &designing sensor data fusion, such as GPS, radar, Ultrasonics, &cameras, &related signal processing techniques incldg Kalman &Particle filters, &Neural Networks, or related. Mail resume to Ref#546-2, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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In her later years, she joined the Detroit Chapter of the Red Hat Society. Signora was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Signora Phelps; loving husband, Thomas B. Houghton; sisters and brothers, Grace Brincefield, Saul Phelps, John Phelps, Sterling Phelps, Mary Jackson, Florence Banks, Dorothy Lea, Lloyd Phelps, and Minnie Gooden. Signora leaves to celebrate her life, her two sisters, Edith Stovall and Margaret Sherrill; her sons, Thomas (Dianne) and Will (Duke); her grandchildren, Traci Houghton (Brian) Yewell, William T. D. Houghton, Dianna D. Houghton (Brian) King, Ne’Shell P. (Roderick) Houghton-Wright, Will C. Houghton, and Valeria S. Houghton, and 6 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. A private ceremony was held at Detroit Unity Temple and Interment took place at Mt Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Livonia MI.

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Jeanette B. Cole

Jeanette B. Cole (née Shaw), matriarch of the recently Centennially celebrated James H. Cole Home for Funerals and wife of Detroit businessman the late James H. Cole, Jr., passed away peacefully at home in the company of her two daughters on October 13, 2020, aged 86. Mrs. Cole was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 25, 1934, to the late Jesse Shaw and Mary Claud Shaw. She was a devout Catholic in the Archdiocese of Detroit and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St. Peter Claver. Mrs. Cole received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Detroit and served twenty-five years as an elementary school teacher for Detroit Public Schools, retiring to spend time with her four grandchildren. She lived an active life that included travel, studying Spanish, attending concerts and fairs, playing her favorite lottery numbers, and enjoying the companionship of her many dogs. She always maintained her good humor, kind spirit, and generosity, supporting many philanthropic organizations and causes. Her commitment to her family and friends brought joy throughout the years from everyday meals to family vacations and holiday celebrations, including her special Christmas Dinner which she hosted with great cheer every year for over 40 years. She follows her sister Joyce Edwards and is survived by her two daughters Kimberly A. Cole Crafton and Karla M. Cole Green, four grandchildren Vincent C. Crafton (Anxhelina), Antonio F.J. Green (Angel), Kaleena M. Crafton (Agostinho), and Brice J. Green (Jamila), great-grandchildren Jayden, Lacie, Nolan, Berkeley, Jaxson and Imogen, and loving extended family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 9:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. at the James H. Cole Home for Funerals Northwest Chapel located at 16100 Schaefer Highway Detroit 48235. The family will receive friends from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation and mailed to the funeral home.

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Tips to Take a Safe and Affordable Fall Road Trip (StatePoint) As American families continue to track developments of the pandemic, many are opting for regional travel experiences this fall. For some, a road trip to a national park or quaint town might provide just the right combination of taking in the fall scenery while traveling in a way that limits contact with others. However, even road trips close to home can incur their fair share of expenses, which is something many Americans are looking at more closely these days. To watch your spending on the road, consider the following trip tips:

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site trivago is a great option to search for lodging deals: www.trivago.com.

• Plan your route carefully. Opting for a closer destination can eliminate hefty gas expenditures and wear and tear on your vehicle. For example, if you’re on the East Coast, consider the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina for breathtaking views. Similarly, if you reside on the West Coast, you might want to think about a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to enjoy the beautiful ocean scenery.

• Ensure flexibility. Over the past few months, flexibility when booking travel went from being a “nice to have” to being a must. The world moves quickly, so ensure that your travel plans are able to move with it. When you are booking your accommodations, it’s important to compare deals with free cancellations. Knowing you can change your plans will offer you peace of mind. Sites like trivago provide full visibility into flexible choices, indicating whether each deal in the search findings allows for free cancellation.

• Look for deals on accommodations. If you’re taking a multi-day driving trip, hotel stays can begin to add up, especially in larger cities. Try to find accommodations in less densely populated areas along your route, which can include motels or even alternative accommodations such as vacation rentals. Accommodations metasearch

• Save gas. When it comes to filling up the gas tank, a bit of comparison shopping can go a long way. Consider gas stations a bit farther from main highways. Sometimes, it pays to go off the path a bit or wait for the next rest stop. Free apps also exist that provide real-time gas comparison data based on your current GPS. You

can also improve your fuel economy by keeping your car well-maintained and your tires properly inflated. • Buy a National Park Pass. Chances are that if you’re planning to take in the great outdoors, you’ll find yourself in one of the nation’s 2,000 federal lands. If your route passes through more than one site, consider purchasing a National Park Pass. For $80, it covers entry and parking fees for one vehicle of up to four people for an entire year. With many parks resuming operations and reinstating entrance fees (usually around $25 per park), the pass is a convenient investment well worth the cost. Learn more at www.nps.gov. As you make your plans, remember that states and jurisdictions are following different health guidelines and are at different stages of reopening, so prepare with a little research. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the gorgeous scenery along the way.

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FANNIE FANNIE LOU LOU HAMER HAMER POLITICAL POLITICAL ACTION ACTION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE 2020 2020 GENERAL GENERAL ELECTION ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS ENDORSEMENTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, TUESDAY, 3, 2020 2020 “I’m just sick and tired of NOVEMBER being sick and tired!” “I’m just sick and tired of being sick and tired!”

– Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) – Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)

Yvette McElroy Anderson Director YvetteField McElroy Anderson Field Director

PROPOSALS SECTION PROPOSALS SECTION STATE PROPOSAL 20-1 STATE PROPOSAL 20-1

Joseph R. Biden Joseph R. Biden President

Gary Peters Gary Peters U.S. Senator

President

U.S. Senator

Kamala D. Harris Kamala D. Harris Vice President Vice President

13th CONGRESSIONAL 13th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DISTRICT Rashida Tlaib Rashida Tlaib

STATE BOARDS STATE BOARDS

Member of the State Board Member the State Board ofof Education of Education Ellen Cogen Lipton Ellen Cogen Lipton Jason Strayhorn Jason Strayhorn Regent of U of M Regent of U of M Shauna Ryder Diggs Shauna Ryder Diggs Mark Bernstein Mark Bernstein Trustee of Michigan State Trustee University of Michigan State University Rema Ella Vassar Rema Vassar BrianElla Mosallam Brian Mosallam Governor of Wayne State Governor of Wayne State University University Shirley Stancato Shirley Stancato Eva Garza Dewaelsche Eva Garza Dewaelsche

Brenda Lawrence

Lawrence 14thBrenda Congressional District 14th Congressional District

WAYNE COUNTY WAYNE COUNTY

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Kym L. Worthy Kym L. Worthy WAYNE COUNTY CLERK WAYNE COUNTY CLERK Cathy M. Garrett Cathy M. Garrett WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER Eric R. Sabree Eric R. Sabree

NON-PARTISAN SECTION NON-PARTISAN SECTION JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT Bridget Mary McCormack Bridget Mary McCormack Elizabeth Welch Elizabeth Welch JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS Karen Fort Hood Karen Fort Hood

A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and A proposed constitutional to allow money fromin oilstate and gas mining on state-ownedamendment lands to continue to be collected gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, funds land and protection and creation and maintenance of parks, naturefor areas, public recreation facilities; and to describe how nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent. money in those state funds can be spent.

STATE PROPOSAL 20-2 STATE PROPOSAL 20-2

A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications. communications. Vote YES

Vote YES

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed Pursuant to state law,will theberevenue raised byWayne the proposed enhancement millage collected by the County enhancement millage Service will be collected by the Wayne to County Regional Educational Agency and distributed local Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local constituent public school districts including eligible public school constituent public school districts including eligible public school academies within the boundaries of Wayne County Regional academies boundaries of pupil Wayne County Regional Educational within Servicethe Agency based on membership count. Educational Service Agency based on pupil membership count.

Vote YES Vote YES

JUDGE OF 3rd CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF 3rd CIRCUIT COURT Chandra W. Baker Chandra Baker Shakira Lynn W. Hawkins Shakira Lynn Hawkins

LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS LOCAL SCHOOL MEMBERS Iris A. Taylor BOARD (Incumbent) Iris A. Taylor Sonya Mays (Incumbent) Sonya Mays (Incumbent) Misha Stallworth Misha Stallworth (Incumbent)

Remember to just fill in the ovals on the ballot. Remember to just fill in the ovals on the ballot.

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Vote Vote NO NO

ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER Fannie Lou Hamer worked tirelessly and yielded up her life to support social, economic Fannie Lou Hamer tirelessly and yielded up her lifeMississippi to supporttosocial, economic and political issues worked that impacted African Americans from Michigan. This

Fannie Lou Hamer 1917-1977 Fannie Lou Hamer 1917-1977

and political issues that impacted African from Mississippi Michigan. This Political Action Committee maintains thatAmericans same tradition of activismtoand dedication. Political Action Committee maintains that same tradition of activism and dedication. We are committed to supporting candidates for federal, state and local offices who We committed to supporting candidates for federal, and localissues offices who haveare evidenced a constructive progressive position on key state issues. These impact have evidenced a constructive progressive position on key issues. These issues impact our community without regard to race, religion, sex or creed. our community without regard to race, religion, sex or creed.

Paid for by the Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee • P.O. Box 21940 • Detroit, MI 48221-0940 • www.flhpac.org Paid for by the Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee • P.O. Box 21940 • Detroit, MI 48221-0940 • www.flhpac.org

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Gift of Life Michigan to host Business Roundtable on Health – Oct. 26 Event to address health disparities, provide resources to sustain a healthier workforce

Businesses can have a significant impact on the health and wellness of their employees and the communities they serve. That’s why Gift of Life Michigan is teaming up with the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce to host a virtual Business Roundtable on Health, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Individuals can register at golm. org/lets-talk. The event will also be live streamed from Gift of Life Michigan’s Facebook and YouTube pages. “The Covid-19 pandemic has once again highlighted the health disparities experienced by multicultural communities and has forced everyone to rethink the way we do business,” said Remonia Chapman, manager of Community Outreach for Gift of Life Michigan “It has also shown that in the midst of change, we need to be there for the communities we serve as well as our business partners. This is an opportunity for

us to discuss strategies and find a better way forward, together. ” The event will feature Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, who will share his inspiring story as a kidney recipient, followed by a panel discussion featuring Dorrie Dils, CEO of Gift of Life Michigan and Gary Roth, chief medical officer, Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Topics will include how businesses can support Gift of Life’s mission and address health disparities. FOX 2 Anchor and Reporter Roop Raj will moderate.

with dialogue circles in these communities to reinforce previous research conducted about the shortage of minority donors. “We’ve learned through the pandemic that we all benefit when businesses

come together to support underserved communities,” said Baruah. “This event will equip business leaders with the right tools to create a healthier and thriving workforce. That’s when everyone wins.”

About Gift of Life Michigan Gift of Life Michigan is a federally designated organ procurement organization that serves the state of Michigan as the intermediary between donors, their families and

hospital staff. In collaboration with Eversight, Gift of Life provides all services necessary for organ, eye and tissue donation. For more information, or to sign-up on the Donor Registry, visit www.golm. org or call 866.500.5801.

The business roundtable is part of Let’s Talk, Gift of Life’s multicultural outreach campaign to educate African American, Latinx and Arab American communities about the need for more organ donors, break down misconceptions about the organ donation process and encourage conversations about the issue. The campaign launched in 2019

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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE DRAFT MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED PLAN Prior to submission for further funding from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development, Michigan is required to prepare a Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan (the Consolidated Plan). The Consolidated Plan proposes an action strategy by which those needs will be addressed through five program years. The annual action plans are funded by six formula programs covered in the Michigan Consolidated Plan (HOME, Community Development Block Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDs, the Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Trust Fund, and the CDBG Recovery Housing Program (RHP)). The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is responsible for preparing the Michigan Consolidated Plan and soliciting comments from the public regarding the plan on an annual basis. The comment period will commence October 23, 2020 through October 29, 2020 and will focus on the draft plan language. Copies of the Michigan Consolidated Plan may be downloaded free of charge from the MSHDA website at www.michigan.gov/mshda. An on-line public meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 between 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting +1 248-509-0316 United States Conference ID: 422 928 301# All interested parties are invited to submit written comments directly related to the proposed amendment to the current Michigan Consolidated Plan. Information gathered during the written comment period will be used to develop the State of Michigan’s Consolidated Action Plan. Individuals and organizations may submit written comments to Tonya Young, 735 East Michigan Avenue, P.O. Box 30044, Lansing, MI 48909. Written comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. on October 29, 2020. Comments can also be submitted to the MSHDA Consolidated Plan Coordinator via e-mail to hidmailbox@michigan.gov. Copies of the Michigan Consolidated Action Plan may be downloaded free of charge from the MSHDA website at www.michigan.gov/mshda. Equal Housing Lender | Member FDIC

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