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The New Community Transformation Fund looks to fund companies owned and operated by business leaders of color in West Michigan

By Shelley Irwin
Published April 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM EDT
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New Community Transformation Fund

Former CEO of The Right Place Birgit Klohs joins in to discuss the details.

Former CEO of The Right Place Birgit Klohs joins in to discuss the New Community Transformation Fund in GR, a $25M venture capital fund. An investment in companies owned and operated by business leaders of color located in West Michigan or willing to relocate. We catch up with Birgit on the progress and her rewiring retirement.
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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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