wealth building

Community Land Trusts: An Avenue to Wealth Building, More Equitable Housing

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 08-18-2021 under NONPROFITS

“Becoming a homeowner is a way to build equity as an asset that can increase a person’s wealth. The added benefit is the investment provides an established place to live,” says Tammy Karas, the Branch Officer of the United Bank...

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Series confronts equity issues in West Michigan businesses

by (Elizabeth Roger...)

Submitted 01-13-2017 under OPINION

At a roundtable discussion recently facilitated by MiBiz, small business owners raised their concerns about equity issues in West Michigan. As Grand Rapidians head into 2017, how is systemic bias perpetuated, even as our awareness of barriers grows...

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