2026 Small Business Workshop explores how to navigate challenges in today’s economic environment | American Black Journal

May 6, 2026

The LEE Group is hosting its twelfth annual Small Business Workshop on May 13 at The Corner Ballpark in Detroit, featuring the theme "Resilient by Design: Innovating Through Disruption. " Mark S. Lee, President and CEO of The LEE Group and Detroit PBS board member, along with Ray Waters from the Detroit Development Fund, discussed the upcoming free event in an interview with ABJ Host Stephen Henderson.

Who is affected

Small business owners in Detroit
The LEE Group (event organizer)
Mark S. Lee (President & CEO of The LEE Group)
Detroit Development Fund (event sponsor)
Ray Waters (President of Detroit Development Fund)
Detroit PBS (Mark S. Lee is a board member)
Workshop attendees

What action is being taken

The LEE Group is presenting the 12th annual Small Business Workshop
The Detroit Development Fund is sponsoring the event
The Detroit Development Fund is providing financial and technical assistance to businesses

Why it matters

This workshop matters because it provides free resources and guidance to small business owners facing significant economic challenges such as inflation and economic uncertainty. The event creates opportunities for Detroit entrepreneurs to learn about innovation and resilience strategies while connecting with organizations that offer concrete financial and technical support, potentially strengthening the local business ecosystem and economic development in Detroit.

What's next

The Small Business Workshop will take place on May 13 at The Corner Ballpark in Detroit

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