http://iamyoungdetroit.com Publication Celebrating Detroit's Young Visionaries, Innovators, Community Leaders, Philanthropists, and Young Professionals making their mark on the City of Detroit. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:53:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/president-obama-to-honor-young-detroit-entrepreneurs-as-champions-of-change/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/president-obama-to-honor-young-detroit-entrepreneurs-as-champions-of-change/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:21:11 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2818 Today the White House announced that Detroit's own Torya Blanchard of Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes and Josh Linker of Detroit Venture Partners will be amongst the first 11 amazing young entrepreneurs that will be honored at the White House in their on-going “Champions of Change” series.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/president-obama-to-honor-young-detroit-entrepreneurs-as-champions-of-change/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/kiva-city-launches-in-detroit/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/kiva-city-launches-in-detroit/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:28:11 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2704 Announced yesterday, micro-lender heavyweight Kiva has launched its first "Kiva City" right here in Detroit! Kiva has partnered with the Knight Foundation and Michigan Corps to empower Detroiters to champion local small businesses by loaning micro amounts to local entrepreneurs, where their loan will be matched 1-to-1 by the Knight Foundation. ]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/kiva-city-launches-in-detroit/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/05/20in20s/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/05/20in20s/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 02:56:28 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2619 Crain’s has announced their 2011 Twenty in their 20s class. The program highlights the young professionals who may not have made millions upon millions of dollars yet, but are living proof that there is work under way by young people to counter the region’s brain drain.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/05/20in20s/feed/ 146 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/04/dmovement/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/04/dmovement/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:29:13 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2587 The D-Movement is headed to the 'burbs, where attendees will have the chance to hear from the Detroit-based business & technology groups that encourage people to "Do" in Detroit. They'll also enjoy entertainment by The Sugar People, network with other attendees and group leaders, and chow down on some delicious food.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/04/dmovement/feed/ 29 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/03/crains/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/03/crains/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:55:38 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2527 Crain's Detroit Business has always recognized the importance of young talent in Detroit. Every year they publish their annual 20 in their 20's to prove that there is work under way by young people to counter the region’s brain drain.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/03/crains/feed/ 7 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/03/usa-today/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/03/usa-today/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:44:14 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2504 "Henry Ford and Margarita Barry don't have much in common, but they do have this: Both have aspired to create jobs in Detroit," opens Wednesday's USA Today piece by Laura Vanderkam titled "Entrepreneurs feed Detroit's extreme makeover".]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/03/usa-today/feed/ 10 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/02/surab-deb/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/02/surab-deb/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:29:48 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2435 I’m a local DJ and primarily spin in the Southeast, MI area. Detroit has inspiration in the air and that is what keeps me here. Just being around here makes me want to work harder, smarter, and stronger.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/02/surab-deb/feed/ 22 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/01/danielle-green/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/01/danielle-green/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:41:41 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2349 I'm the owner and founder of Vixen Fitness a pole dance & fitness studio for women. We are making an impact on the City of Detroit by providing a place where women can get nontraditional effective workout in a supportive, comfortable and non-judgemental environment unlike traditional gym settings.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/01/danielle-green/feed/ 454 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/jamesmoore/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/jamesmoore/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:08:08 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2263 I'm the founder and CEO of JimmyKicks.com, the Jimmy Kicks brand was founded on the principles of Uniqueness and Exclusivity. I was tired of seeing everyone having the same brand of sneakers on, and looking the same, which is why we only sell 250-500 numbered pairs per design. Jimmy Kicks is for the customer who wants to stand out from the crowd, and who is passionate about their kicks.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/jamesmoore/feed/ 7 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/michiganemerging/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/michiganemerging/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:19:15 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2257 Today President Obama showed a great level of entrepreneurship support by announcing November 19th as National Entrepreneurs' Day in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week which runs from Nov. 15 to 21. Here at IAYD we'll celebrate the newly crowned day this Friday with a profile of a young emerging Detroit entrepreneur doing big things!]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/michiganemerging/feed/ 93 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/russellsimmons/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/russellsimmons/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:59:25 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2189 I Am Young Detroit had the incredible opportunity to chat with Iconic American Entrepreneur, Hip Hop and Fashion Mogul Russell Simmons. "Uncle Rush" was in town promoting his new menswear line Argyleculture along with his new television show Running Russell Simmons at Macy's in Northland Mall on Friday. We thought: 'Who better to interview Mr. Simmons, than Young Detroit?' You asked, he answered.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2010/11/russellsimmons/feed/ 118