Legacy and community: How Detroit small businesses are thriving with city support
By Demond Fernandez
Published on March 26, 2026.
In the third round of the Detroit Legacy Business Project, 30 local businesses are receiving grants totalling $310,000 to modernize and continue serving their communities. JAM Enterprises 3, a custom apparel and screen-printing shop, has been a fixture for nearly 50 years and received the top grant of $50,000. Co-owner Michael Johnson said the recognition is personal and tied directly to family history. M & D Pharmacy received a $15,000 grant to help modernize operations and improve customer experience. The grants will be recognized at a ceremony at 6 p.m.
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