In the News
The Ties That Bind
Powerlink's Link Howard, III and Scott Rice were featured in a recent Crain's Detroit Business Second Stage feature, "The Ties That Bind," which focused on the challenges with employees as a business grows. To download a PDF click here.
March On
dbusiness magazine recently highlighted Powerlink's success at diversifying its client base in an interview with Link Howard entitled, "March On."
How a Business Coach Can Help Your Company Grow
Link Howard recently spoke with Alan Hughes of Black Enterprise magazine on the value of a business coach. Link detailed his positive experience working with the UEP (Urban Entrepreneur Partnership), a program of the Kauffman Foundation, in the article, "How A Business Coach Can Help Your Company Grow." Photo: Pay it forward: CEO Link Howard with one of his interns.
Powerlink Featured in Recent Detroit Free Press Giving Back Section
The Detroit Free Press's Giving Back section published a feature story on the basketball and mentoring camp for Detroit Public School students that is sponsored by Powerlink and Sodexo. Read more »
Fox2 News and WXYZ-TV Feature Greg Kelser/Winning Futures Camp Sponsored By Powerlink
The summer camp for eighth graders sponsored by Powerlink and Sodexo was featured on Fox2 News in Detroit and posted on the station's website. Winning Futures is one of several educational organizations Powerlink supports with donations and volunteer time. Read more at this link: Pistons Broadcaster Greg Kelser Helping Detroit Kids Transition to High School. Watch the WXYZ-TV video story at this link.
Powerlink is Part of Chase's $12 Billion Commitment to Small Businesses in 2011
Chase has announced that it has committed to lending $12 billion to U.S. small businesses in 2011, which represents a 20% increase over 2010. Powerlink has received some of its financing from Chase, and Powerlink's president and CEO, Link Howard III was quoted in the news release about the commitment. Read more »
Six Detroit companies picked for Bank of America private-equity program
Six Detroit businesses could soon obtain injections of capital through a program run by the Boston-based Initiative for a Competitive Inner City and sponsored by Bank of America. Read more »
