What is LaunchDETROIT?

A Committee of the Rotary District 6400 Foundation, LaunchDETROIT strives to develop successful entrepreneurs, especially women, who have limited access to financial and business resources.

Our Mission

To support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in under-resourced communities in the Detroit region, by providing access to business loans, business development services, and networking opportunities.

 

Celebrating 13 years

Since 2012, the program has provided business education, mentoring and networking opportunities to 83 entrepreneurs as well as micro-loans of up to $2,500 each to 41 qualifying participants.

Entrepreneur Marketplace

 

Ronier Golightly

Motor City Popcorn

This gourmet popcorn is available in a variety of flavors including The Motor City Mix (cheese/caramel) The Belle Isle Blend (green apple/caramel), The 8 Mile Mix (white cheddar/caramel), Apple Cinnamon, Strawberry Shortcake, Sweet N’ Salty (salted caramel), It’s Ya Birthday (birthday cake), Palmer Park Peppermint Bark, Dill Pickle and more!

 

 

Dazmonique Carr

Co-founders of Deeply Rooted Produce    Deeply Rooted produced (DRP) is a health education-based food provider of regionally grown and “hyper-local” fruits and vegetables. The organization also hosts nutrition education workshops and community gatherings in Detroit neighborhoods that need it the most. Fundraising efforts continue to support the launch of the mobile grocery store and construction of an eco-friendly community center to be located on the eastside of Detroit.

 

Launch Detroit is Celebrating 13 years  download  Brochure LaunchDETROIT 2025!

Rotary District 6400 Launch Detroit Team   

Margaret Williamson (810) 241-6893    

Email: margaretw@proliteracydetroit.org                      https://launchdetroit.org/