July 28, 2024 ~ The Ponyride Initiative, a program through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM), recently announced the "Battle of the Pitches" contest, designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs in southeast Michigan and offer a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs at all stages. BGCSM Director Shawn Wilson joins the show to talk about the competition where individuals will display their business ideas for a chance to win cash prizes. Executive Director Luther Keith joins us to talk about Arise Detroit's 18th Annual Neighborhoods Day. Keith says Arise Detroit's mission is to launch a new wave of volunteerism for the many worthwhile programs and activities that are struggling with the issues in the community, including illiteracy, high school dropout rates, crime, youth violence, drug abuse, domestic abuse, neighborhood blight, and unemployment. Neighborhoods Day is the first Saturday of August and thousands of residents, community organizations, and businesses come together to celebrate their neighborhoods with community service projects, art festivals, school supply giveaways, and vaccination drives.