A Catalyst for Growth in the Heart of Detroit
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Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Detroit graduates since 2013As the 11th largest employer in Detroit, with a $2.75 billion annual economic impact, Wayne State is a powerful economic driver. The Office of Economic Development (OED) was established in 2011 to lead the university's efforts to stimulate growth in our Midtown neighborhood and Detroit, the city we proudly call home.
Woodward | Warren Park. MoGo. The growth of nearly 800 small businesses, largely Black- and women-owned, like The Social Club and Walker-Miller Energy. Free transit passes for Wayne State students. Fundraising and support for the Wayne State University (WSU) Police Department. Live Midtown. Over the last decade, all of these projects and more have been launched, led or impacted by OED.
Now, in our 11th year, OED is working in close partnership with campus and community partners to help our city and region emerge from the economic challenges of today ready to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. We envision and contribute to an increasingly vibrant Detroit and Michigan with equitable access to opportunity and lasting prosperity for all. Learn more.
News
- A new era: Wayne State’s Office of Economic Development welcomes Corporate Engagement and WSU OPEN teams into the fold
- Wayne State partners to launch inaugural Michigan Mobility Fellows cohort
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Detroit program welcomes new leadership, celebrates 10 years and 30 cohorts of training entrepreneurs
- Midtown to Motor City: Wayne State as driving force in the community, Hamtramck Historical Museum
- From job fairs to professional paths: A look inside Wayne State’s Career Services
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