Professional sports franchises are often measured by wins and losses. But increasingly, they’re also being measured by their impact on the communities they call...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
Economic development is often measured by billion-dollar investments, ribbon cuttings, and job announcements. Those milestones matter, but they don’t...
By Mark S. Lee
At a time when many entrepreneurs continue to navigate economic uncertainty, rising operating costs, workforce challenges, and rapidly changing technology,...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
Approaching $5 per gallon...
Gas prices are climbing, and for businesses, this isn’t just a nuisance – it’s a margin...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Writer
When Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, the moment transcended sports. It wasn’t just a...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Writer
Detroit’s economic momentum is increasingly being defined not just by large-scale development but by intentional investments in small businesses,...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
Professional sports have always been about competition, passion, and civic pride. But in today’s economy, sports franchises are also...