WELCOME
The average age of Southeast Michigan's population is steadily increasing; this aging population presents opportunity and immense untapped resources.
50+ individuals possess knowledge and maturity that offer tremendous potential to shape and grow our future economy. They enrich the business community, increase entrepreneurship, and mentor others in ways that help BOOM! our new economy.
BOOM! The New Economy is a collaboration between AARP Michigan, Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation, Operation ABLE of Michigan, and TechTown.
The partners of BOOM! The New Economy strive to create pathways for the 50+ adult to pursue career changes, entrepreneurship, and meaningful volunteer service.
BOOM! The New Economy also aims to promote the values and importance of the older adult in the workplace and the marketplace.
Marc Freedman, Founder and CEO of Civic Ventures
"Boomers Launching Encore Careers"
BOOM! Partners:
A collaboration engaging Southeast Michigan’s adults ages 50+ in ways that help to BOOM the region’s new economy
BOOM! Mission:
To transform Southeast Michigan's
economyby assisting adults 50+
towards career change, entrepreneurship,
and meaningful volunteer service
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UPCOMING MUST-SEE EVENT
WORLD PREMIERE of After The Factory
Detroit Institute of Art's Detroit Film Theatre
February 2nd - 7:00 pm
Then it's on to a European Tour.
The story of two once-great cities, Detroit, Michigan and Lodz, Poland, and their struggle to reinvent themselves and their economies after the factories have left.
BOOM! The New Economy's Randal Charlton is one of the community leaders interviewed in the film, offering innovative ways to rebuild the economy of his adopted home town, Detroit.
After the Factory is a production of DETROIT LIVES!
