PFE Blog

August 15, 2024

The Power of Local Ownership: Building Resilient Communities 

Earlier this week, I attended a talk by Naomi Davis, the founder of a Chicago-based nonprofit called Blacks in Green. They are a national Environmental Justice and Economic Development organization that pioneered the innovative Sustainable…
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July 18, 2024

Planting Seeds of Inclusive Growth

Communities across Michigan are filled with challenges. Economic growth is inequitable. Healthcare services are structured in ways that often create more obstacles for marginalized communities. Rising interest rates have led to conditions where those without…
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June 20, 2024

How To Build a People First Economy

Joining a new organization will always come with some surprises. We get a rough idea from reading the website and talking to friends. I’ve been called a bit of a sleuth, so digging into newspaper…
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