Posts In "Events"

BUILD Speaks at South By Southwest (SXSW)

March 24, 2017

In March 2017, BUILD was invited by Michigan House to speak on the panel about equity and inclusion in communities. Exploring the strategies employed by Michigan’s communities to build an inclusive future that encourages opportunity for all. Panelists include: April Boyle of BUILD Institute Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss James Chapman of Rock Ventures LLC …more

BUILD Institute Honored by Bank of America

October 24, 2016

BUILD Institute is honored to be selected as a 2016 Neighborhood Builder from Bank of America. The recognition awards high-performing nonprofits that have made a significant impact in the community working in the bank’s priority funding areas of housing, jobs and hunger relief. The Neighborhood Builder program is a strategic investment that pairs leadership training …more

Hundreds Learn About Launching a Social Enterprise in Detroit

May 23, 2016

“Doing well while doing good.” “Profit with a purpose.” These were the type of phrases bantered about on Wednesday, May 5, at Social Entrepreneur Day, part of Detroit Entrepreneur Week, May 2-7, 2016. The day was presented in partnership with BUILD Institute, which is a strong advocate for social enterprise and small business support. …more

Lemonade Day + Public Allies: Youth Entrepreneurship Celebration

July 1, 2015

Lemonade Day was a giant undertaking, especially for us Public Allies. I had just started my service working at BUILD, and jumped on board with their Team Service Project already planning the event. Let me take a moment to give the proper introduction to Public Allies. Public Allies is a national AmeriCorps program dedicated to young-adult leadership development …more