OUR IMPACT
As of September 20, 2024
Provided over $103,000,000
in small business loans
91% of loans have been made to minority owned businesses
Over 8,900 jobs were created or retained in the City of Detroit
A Message From
Mayor Duggan
75th Mayor, City of Detroit
"Since we announced the fund, 180 loans to entrepreneurs of color have closed, at a total value of nearly $18 Million... these loans have helped small businesses create nearly 1,900 new jobs in Detroit and retain nearly 1,000 more."
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Pictured: Brightly Twisted
ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR FUND
Providing financing, training, and consulting services to businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color that primarily hire people of color. Read some of our success stories or apply for a loan.
Pictured: Walker-Miller Energy Services
DDF helped us to avoid looking for investors and helped us stay afloat in the process."