Community Forum: The Bridge Between Detroit and Southfield Resolving the Economic Crisis in Michigan

A Panel held by The South East Michigan Entrepreneurs Association (SEMEA) at the Southfield Public Library on September 13, 2011


Topics Included

• The Need Education in Detroit
• An explanation of Detroit Library Closings
• Advocacy for Government Programs
• Encouragement for Entrepreneurs
• Encouragement for Black Business Patronage and Ownership

Panelists Included

• Chris Terry- Co-founder of SEMEA
• ZaLonya Allen - Executive Director of SEMEA
• Coleman A. Young II - Michigan State Senator
• Sylvia Jordan - Business Owner, Member of Faith Based Community and Former President of the Southfield City Council
• Nancy Quarles - Oakland County Commissioner
• Shanelle Jackson - State Representative
  
• Ken Harris - President/CEO of the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce
• Debra Nance - Attorney at Law

An audio file of the discussion can be found here.