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MEET OUR ENTREPRENEURS
Maria Adams-Lawton
Loan Recipient

After School
Kidz Zone LLC
Maria’s true passion is physical education and youth, with a background in education for more than 25 years. She established After School Kidz Zone LLC in 2006 and provides childcare, enrichment, and sport activities for primary and secondary school age children.
Consulting Client

Zepora Starks
Colorful Teez
Imagine That!
Zepora Starks is very involved in community social work in Detroit and founded Colorful Teez Imagine That! In 2016. Her business is a commercial printing company that provides standard as well as custom-made attire for large groups or gatherings.
Tonika Williams
Consulting Client

Raphael Wright is a serial entrepreneur interested in social entrepreneurship. He is starting Neighborhood Grocery, an upcoming small format fresh grocery store. It will be the first Black-owned grocery store in Detroit.
Raphael Wright
Urban Plug LLC
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