Ken Harris is chair of the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Preisdent & CEO of the Detroit Black Expo. Harris is a graduate of Clark University.

Ken Harris Interview Charter by WDET

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JoAnn Watson is an incumbent running for re-election to the Detroit City Council. Watson is the former Executive Director of the Detroit Chapter of the NAACP. Watson is a graduate of Wayne State University.

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“Climate Change – Is Detroit Open For Business?” is a four-part series on WDET exploring the small business climate in Detroit during the election season.

Bankole Thompson of the Michigan Chronicle leads the discussion with business owners and experts in the field.
Our guests this week (10/28) included:

* Kurt Metzger probably knows more about the demographics of this region than anybody else. After speaking for 30 years about the need for coordinated data collection and delivery in Southeast Michigan, in 2008 Kurt was selected by the Skillman and Kresge foundations to develop and direct a new foundation-funded regional data indicators system.

* Rufus Bartell is owner of the Simply Casual clothing store, a specialty boutique on Detroit’s West Side. He’s also a co-founder of the Independent Retailers Association.

* Turkia Awada Mullin is an Assistant CEO under Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano.  She’s also the Chief Development Officer of the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE).

The show airs Wednesdays at noon on WDET.

PLEASE NOTE: The first few minutes for the program is missing due to a technical difficulty.

Climate Change Show Four by WDET

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As part of WDET’s 2009 election coverage, reporters are fanning out across the City of Detroit asking residents about their concerns and suggestions on how to make Detroit a better place.

As WDET’s Rob St. Mary reports improving community relations between neighbors… and between the residents and city hall appeared near the top of the list.

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Teola Hunter is a former Michigan State Representative and Wayne County Clerk. Hunter is a graduate of Cass Technical High School and Wayne State University.

Teola Hunter Interview Charter by WDET

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All this week WDET is exploring the issues uppermost in the minds of voters in Detroit.

Perhaps no concern is more pervasive than the fear of crime.

As WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter reports the perception of Detroit as a dangerous city is taking a toll on both citizens and the police sworn to protect them.

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Tags: Crime, Story
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James Tate is a former 2nd Deputy Chief in the Detroit Police Department. Tate is a graduate of Wayne State University.

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“Climate Change – Is Detroit Open For Business?” is a four-part series on WDET exploring the small business climate in Detroit during the election season.

Bankole Thompson of the Michigan Chronicle leads the discussion with business owners and experts in the field.
Our guests this week (10/21) included:

* Renette Jackson: a small business owner and attorney specializing in small business, entertainment, general civil matters and community advocacy.  Also, a former city council candidate in Detroit.

* Malinda Jensen: the  Director of Business Development at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. She manages the day-to-day processes of the DEGC’s business retention and attraction initiatives. Jensen is well versed in the programs DEGC offers and the help it has provided small businesses working their way through the City’s necessary permitting processes, etc.

The show airs Wednesdays at noon on WDET.

Climate Change Show #3 by WDET

Tags: Business, Climate Change, Election, Show
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Raphael Johnson is a motivational speaker. Johnson is a graduate of Cass Technical High School and U of D – Mercy.

Raphael Johnson Interview Council by WDET

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Rose Mary Robinson is an attorney. She is a former Wayne County Commissioner. Robinson is a graduate of Wayne State University.

Rose Mary Robinson Interview Charter by WDET

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