The 12th annual Small Business Workshop presented by The LEE Group takes place on May 13 at The Corner Ballpark in Detroit. ABJ Host Stephen Henderson sits down with the President & CEO Mark S. Lee, who’s also a Detroit PBS board member, and Ray Waters, president of the Detroit Development Fund, which is one of the event’s sponsors.

They talk about the theme for this year’s workshop, “Resilient by Design: Innovating Through Disruption,” and what attendees can expect at the free event. Lee offers some advice to small businesses about navigating challenges such as an uncertain economy and inflation. Waters explains how his organization provides financial and technical assistance for businesses. Both guests address the current economic environment and the opportunities for small business owners in Detroit.