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Focus: HOPE CEO on Detroit’s Economic Development

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 03 November 2026, 22:30 UTC 1 min read
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Nov 3rd, 2026 Focus: HOPE CEO on Detroit’s Economic Development Portia Roberson, CEO of Focus: HOPE, discusses population growth and workforce development as Michigan voters focused on the economy. Roberson said good public schools and affordable housing are basic factors that can draw people to Detroit and support continued modest growth. She speaks with Romaine Bostick live from Detroit on "The Close."

Nov 3rd, 2026 Focus: HOPE CEO on Detroit’s Economic Development Portia Roberson, CEO of Focus: HOPE, discusses population growth and workforce development as Michigan voters focused on the economy. Roberson said good public schools and affordable housing are basic factors that can draw people to Detroit and support continued modest growth. She speaks with Romaine Bostick live from Detroit on "The Close."
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