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NEI Wants Detroit Small Businesses to Know: Help Is Available

Latino entrepreneurs in Detroit have access to grants, mentorship, and capital through NEI and business support organizations

EL CENTRAL by EL CENTRAL
August 26, 2026
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For a small-business owner in Southeast Michigan, finding help can sometimes be as challenging as running the business itself. Where do you go if you have an idea but do not know how to register the business? What if you need help with taxes, financing or capital? And what if your business is ready to open a second location or expand?

A panel discussion at the Detroit Regional Chamber features four speakers seated in front of a large blue screen displaying their names and titles. The audience sits at tables in the foreground, with the Detroit Regional Chamber logo and event branding visible on the backdrop
From left, Wafa Dinaro (New Economy Initiative), Laketa Henderson (U.S. Small Business Administration), Ishita Pandya (Huntington National Bank) and moderator Brian J. Shoaf (Detroit Regional Chamber) take part in a small business and advocacy panel on April 14, 2026.

For Wafa Dinaro, executive director of the New Economy Initiative (NEI), the challenge is making sure entrepreneurs can access the right support at the right stage of their business. That is where NEI comes in. NEI strengthens the network of nonprofit organizations across Southeast Michigan that help small business owners with technical assistance, access to capital, mentorship and other resources.

 “We are here to make sure that everyone who has a business idea, everyone who has a small business, has access to the resources to be able to take their idea and scale it,” Dinaro said in an interview with EL CENTRAL.

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 One place to start

NEI is a special project of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan focused on strengthening the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. In practical terms, that means investing in nonprofit business support organizations, or BSOs, that help entrepreneurs start, operate and grow their businesses.

For entrepreneurs, one place to start is the Michigan Small Business Helper, an online platform created by NEI that brings business resources together in one place. Business owners can find step-by-step guidance on starting a business, getting money for their business or opening a brick-and-mortar location, along with a directory of BSOs that provide technical assistance in accounting and bookkeeping, managing employees, marketing, permits and licenses, and business grants, among other topics.

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Attendees pose for a photo at the New Economy Initiative’s worktable on mental health and wellness on May 19, 2026. Back row, from left: Meghan Hubbs (Velocity), Roxana Martinelli (New Economy Initiative, CFSEM), Erandi Arredondo (Adelante, Michigan Hispanic Fund) and Wafa Dinaro (New Economy Initiative, CFSEM). Front row, from left: Hugo Aguinaga (Invest Detroit), Mayte Penman (TechTown) and Mayra Villarroel-Martinez (Invest Detroit).

NEI helps finance the organizations that work directly with entrepreneurs, Dinaro said, while the platform helps business owners find the support that fits their needs.

 A network that includes Latino organizations

For Latino entrepreneurs, the network includes organizations already working in the community. Dinaro identified the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC), the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA), the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its entrepreneurial program, Adelante, among the organizations NEI supports.

 One business that benefited from Adelante through NEI funding is Detroit Salsa, a Latino-owned company based downriver. According to Erandi Arredondo, Adelante’s bilingual program manager, the business began when Finn Gomez, Ray Gomez’s son, used his great-grandmother’s salsa recipe for a school assignment. The family saw an opportunity and turned the project into a real business.

 The Gomez family initially produced the salsa in a pizza-shop kitchen before expanding through samples and grocery-store demonstrations. Ray Gomez eventually left his job as an automotive engineer to focus on the company. Adelante helped Gomez build connections, participate in a pitch competition and receive one-on-one sessions with a certified public accountant to better understand the company’s finances.

Today, the company operates its own storefront at 3464 Fort St. in Lincoln Park, MI and sells its products in 43 retail stores, including seven Meijer and 10 Busch’s Fresh Food locations, with seven employees. The company is also preparing to sell online through Market Wagon.

 The numbers behind the network

NEI’s investment is substantial. According to NEI’s 2016–2024 retrospective, the organization awarded 379 grants totaling $53 million during that period. Of that amount, $52 million went to business support organizations providing technical assistance and capacity-building services to entrepreneurs. NEI-supported efforts reached more than 34,000 businesses, while more than 3,800 businesses received services and support annually.

 The economic impact extends beyond the individual businesses. According to NEI’s report, entrepreneurs supported through its ecosystem generated an average of 8,800 jobs annually, including direct and additional regional employment. They generated $1.4 billion in wages, $2.8 billion in additional economic spending and $7.1 billion in total output.

A panel discussion during an International Women's Day event hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, featuring five women panelists on stage with logos from sponsor organizations including Orsa Credit Union, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Enbridge. The audience is seated at tables in the foreground.
From left, Christy McDonald (SamMac Communications Inc.), Tiffany A. Albert (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan), Wafa Dinaro (New Economy Initiative), Evette Hollins (DTE Energy) and Mariyah Saifuddin (Innovative Solution Partners) take part in a panel discussion at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual International Women’s Day event on March 5, 2026

The next step: growing the business

NEI supports entrepreneurs across the entire business journey, from ideation and market entry to operations, expansion, and eventually exit or succession. Dinaro emphasized that Southeast Michigan has a strong network of business support organizations serving entrepreneurs in the early stages—from developing an idea and starting a business to formalizing operations and establishing a first location.

 But Dinaro said support becomes less available once an established business reaches the expansion stage. NEI uses $750,000 in total annual revenue as its benchmark for this stage, where the organization sees an opportunity to increase its focus and resources.

That could mean helping entrepreneurs who are ready to open a second location, franchise their business or get their products into larger retailers such as Target or Kroger. “That’s when people hire more,” Dinaro said. “That’s when there’s real generational wealth creation.”

Support during a difficult moment

The need is particularly significant in Southwest Detroit, where business owners are dealing with inflation, rising food costs and concerns surrounding immigration enforcement. Dinaro said NEI provided additional grants this year to SDBA and DHDC in response to what the organizations were seeing in the community. Business owners have told NEI they are experiencing less foot traffic, although Dinaro stressed that the organization does not have formal data measuring the decline.

For Dinaro, supporting small businesses also depends on the customers who keep them open. Money spent at neighborhood businesses circulates through the local economy, supporting workers and other businesses. Her message is straightforward: “Support small businesses. Buy local. Your money goes so much further when you are shopping local.”

 For Southwest Detroit entrepreneurs, that message also applies to the resources available to them. Whether they are developing an idea, formalizing a business, seeking capital or preparing to expand, organizations across the region are available to help. The first step, Dinaro said, is knowing that the support network exists—and knowing where to find it.

For more information about NEI programs visit http://www.neweconomyinitiative.org/ or https://neweconomyinitiative.org/resources/mi-small-business-helper/

Andrés Ospina is a freelance journalist and business consultant based in Metro Detroit, covering business, entrepreneurship and economic development. Originally from Colombia, he holds a double major in Communications and Journalism and an MBA from the University of Exeter (UK). His work connects the dots between his experience supporting small businesses, startups and organizations and his background in journalism, bringing a practitioner’s perspective to the stories he tells.

NEI quiere que los pequeños negocios de Detroit sepan que hay ayuda disponible

Para un pequeño empresario del sureste de Michigan, encontrar ayuda puede ser tan difícil como manejar el negocio mismo. ¿Adónde acudir si tiene una idea, pero no sabe cómo registrar el negocio? ¿Qué pasa si necesita ayuda con los impuestos, financiamiento o capital? ¿Y si su negocio está listo para abrir una segunda ubicación o expandirse?

A panel discussion at the Detroit Regional Chamber features four speakers seated in front of a large blue screen displaying their names and titles. The audience sits at tables in the foreground, with the Detroit Regional Chamber logo and event branding visible on the backdrop
De izquierda a derecha, Wafa Dinaro (New Economy Initiative), Laketa Henderson (U.S. Small Business Administration), Ishita Pandya (Huntington National Bank) y el moderador Brian J. Shoaf (Detroit Regional Chamber) participan en un panel sobre pequeñas empresas y defensa de intereses el 14 de abril de 2026.

Para Wafa Dinaro, directora ejecutiva de la New Economy Initiative (NEI), el reto es asegurar que los emprendedores puedan acceder al apoyo adecuado en la etapa correcta de su negocio. Ahí es donde entra NEI. La organización fortalece la red de organizaciones sin fines de lucro en el sureste de Michigan que ayudan a los pequeños empresarios con asistencia técnica, acceso a capital, mentoría y otros recursos.

“Estamos aquí para asegurarnos de que todas las personas que tienen una idea de negocio, o que tienen un pequeño negocio, tengan acceso a los recursos necesarios para convertir esa idea en realidad y hacerla crecer”, dijo Dinaro en una entrevista con EL CENTRAL.

Un lugar por donde comenzar

NEI es un proyecto especial de la Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan enfocado en fortalecer el ecosistema empresarial de la región. En términos prácticos, esto significa invertir en organizaciones empresariales sin fines de lucro, conocidas como BSOs por sus siglas en inglés, que ayudan a los emprendedores a iniciar, operar y hacer crecer sus negocios.

Para los emprendedores, un lugar en donde comenzar es Michigan Small Business Helper, una plataforma en línea creada por NEI que reúne recursos empresariales en un solo lugar. Los dueños de negocios pueden encontrar orientación paso a paso para iniciar un negocio, conseguir dinero para su empresa o abrir un establecimiento físico, además de un directorio de BSOs que ofrecen asistencia técnica en contabilidad y registro contable, administración de empleados, mercadeo, permisos y licencias, subvenciones empresariales, entre otros temas.

A group of eight people poses together for a photo—four standing in back and four seated on a brown leather couch in front—at an indoor event space with dark walls decorated with framed photos, artwork, and potted plants visible in the background
Los asistentes posan para una fotografía en la mesa de trabajo sobre salud mental y bienestar de la New Economy Initiative, el 19 de mayo de 2026. Fila trasera, de izquierda a derecha: Meghan Hubbs (Velocity), Roxana Martinelli (New Economy Initiative, CFSEM), Erandi Arredondo (Adelante, Michigan Hispanic Fund) y Wafa Dinaro (New Economy Initiative, CFSEM). Fila delantera, de izquierda a derecha: Hugo Aguinaga (Invest Detroit), Mayte Penman (TechTown) y Mayra Villarroel-Martinez (Invest Detroit).

NEI ayuda a financiar las organizaciones que trabajan directamente con los emprendedores, explicó Dinaro, mientras que la plataforma ayuda a los dueños de negocios a encontrar el apoyo que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades.

Una red que incluye organizaciones latinas

Para los emprendedores latinos, la red incluye organizaciones que ya trabajan en la comunidad. Dinaro mencionó a Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC), Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA), Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce y su programa empresarial, Adelante, entre las organizaciones que reciben apoyo de NEI. 

Un negocio que se benefició de Adelante a través de fondos de NEI es Detroit Salsa, una empresa propiedad de latinos ubicada en Downriver. Según Erandi Arredondo, gerente bilingüe de programas de Adelante, el negocio comenzó cuando Finn Gomez, hijo de Ray Gomez, utilizó la receta de salsa de su bisabuela para una tarea escolar. La familia vio una oportunidad y convirtió el proyecto en un negocio real.

La familia Gomez inicialmente producía la salsa en la cocina de una pizzería antes de expandirse mediante muestras y demostraciones en supermercados. Ray Gomez finalmente dejó su trabajo como ingeniero automotriz para dedicarse a la empresa. Adelante ayudó a Gomez a establecer conexiones, participar en una competencia de presentaciones empresariales y recibir sesiones individuales con un contador público certificado para comprender mejor las finanzas de la compañía.

Actualmente, la empresa opera su propia tienda en 3464 Fort St., en Lincoln Park, y vende sus productos en 43 tiendas minoristas, incluidas siete tiendas Meijer y 10 establecimientos de Busch’s Fresh Food, con siete empleados. La empresa también se prepara para vender sus productos en línea a través de Market Wagon.

 Las cifras detrás de la red

La inversión de NEI es significativa. Según el informe retrospectivo de NEI correspondiente a 2016–2024, la organización otorgó 379 subvenciones por un total de $53 millones durante ese período. De esa cantidad, $52 millones fueron destinados a organizaciones de apoyo empresarial que ofrecen asistencia técnica y fortalecimiento de capacidades a los emprendedores. Los esfuerzos respaldados por NEI llegaron a más de 34,000 negocios, mientras que más de 3,800 empresas recibieron servicios y apoyo cada año.

 El impacto económico va más allá de los negocios individuales. Según el informe de NEI, los emprendedores apoyados a través de su ecosistema generaron un promedio de 8,800 empleos al año, incluyendo empleos directos y empleos adicionales en la región. También generaron $1,400 millones en salarios, $2,800 millones en gastos económicos adicionales y $7,100 millones en producción económica total.

A panel discussion during an International Women's Day event hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, featuring five women panelists on stage with logos from sponsor organizations including Orsa Credit Union, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Enbridge. The audience is seated at tables in the foreground.
De izquierda a derecha, Christy McDonald (SamMac Communications Inc.), Tiffany A. Albert (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan), Wafa Dinaro (New Economy Initiative), Evette Hollins (DTE Energy) y Mariyah Saifuddin (Innovative Solution Partners) participan en un panel de discusión durante el evento anual del Día Internacional de la Mujer de la Cámara Regional de Detroit, celebrado el 5 de marzo de 2026.

El siguiente paso: hacer crecer el negocio

NEI apoya a los emprendedores a lo largo de todo el recorrido empresarial, desde la ideación y entrada al mercado hasta las operaciones, expansión y, eventualmente, la salida o sucesión del negocio. Dinaro destacó que el sureste de Michigan cuenta con una sólida red de organizaciones de apoyo empresarial que atienden a los emprendedores en las primeras etapas, desde desarrollar una idea e iniciar un negocio hasta formalizar sus operaciones y establecer su primer local.

 Pero Dinaro dijo que el apoyo se vuelve menos disponible una vez que un negocio establecido llega a la etapa de expansión. NEI utiliza $750,000 en ingresos anuales totales como referencia para esta etapa, en la que la organización ve una oportunidad para aumentar su enfoque y sus recursos.

Eso significaría ayudar a emprendedores que están listos para abrir una segunda tienda, franquiciar su negocio o colocar sus productos en grandes cadenas minoristas como Target o Kroger. “Ahí es cuando contratan a más personas”, dijo Dinaro. “Ahí es cuando realmente se genera riqueza generacional”. 

Apoyo durante un momento difícil

La necesidad es particularmente importante en Southwest Detroit, donde los empresarios enfrentan la inflación, el aumento de los precios de los alimentos y preocupaciones relacionadas con la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración. Dinaro dijo que este año NEI otorgó subvenciones adicionales a SDBA y DHDC en respuesta a lo que las organizaciones estaban observando en la comunidad. Los dueños de negocios le han dicho a NEI que están experimentando una disminución en el flujo de clientes, aunque Dinaro enfatizó que la organización no cuenta con datos formales que midan esa disminución.

 Para Dinaro, apoyar a los pequeños negocios también depende de los clientes que los mantienen abiertos. El dinero que se gasta en los negocios del vecindario circula dentro de la economía local, apoyando a trabajadores y a otros negocios. Su mensaje es directo: “Apoyen a los pequeños negocios. Compren localmente. Su dinero rinde mucho más cuando compran localmente”.

 Para los empresarios de Southwest Detroit, ese mensaje también se aplica a los recursos disponibles para ellos. Ya sea que estén desarrollando una idea, formalizando un negocio, buscando capital o preparándose para expandirse, hay organizaciones disponibles para ayudar en toda la región. El primer paso, dijo Dinaro, es saber que existe una red de apoyo y saber dónde encontrarla.

Para más información sobre los programas de NEI: www.neweconomyinitiative.org o www.michigansmallbusinesshelper.com

 Andrés Ospina es un periodista independiente y consultor empresarial radicado en metro Detroit, especializado en temas de negocios, emprendimiento y desarrollo económico. De origen colombiano, es licenciado en Comunicación y Periodismo y cuenta con un MBA de la Universidad de Exeter (Reino Unido). Su trabajo tiende un puente entre su experiencia asesorando a pequeñas empresas, startups y organizaciones, y su formación periodística, lo que le permite contar historias desde la perspectiva práctica de quien conoce el terreno.

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