Chronicle 37: Centric Design Studio receives 2017 Michigan's Salute to Diversity Award

Centric Design Studio was honored to receive Michigan's Salute to Diversity Award on October 26, 2017. According to Everything Business Corp, an online magazine, a Diversity Business Leader is an individual who is a diversity role model or top officer of a minority-owned business (read article).

Centric Design Studio's Architect and Principal Saundra Little and Design Director Damon Thomas are not only exceptional Diversity Business Leader's and role models, but also Diversity Champions. 

Centric Design Studio invests in the future of minority and underrepresented students in the architecture field by providing internships and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, the partners volunteer their time to the planning and development of projects designed to expose a diverse group of people to the significant architectural achievements of past generations of African American Architects, hoping to increase the interest for future generations of minorities to consider architecture as a potential career choice.

By: Vivian White

Chronicle 26: 2014 Detroit Policy Conference

By Saundra Little, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA

Centric Design Studio's Principal Saundra Little on 2014 Detroit Policy Conference Panel Discussion

"Partnering for Success: Small Business Resources in the D"

Entrepreneurs Highlighted Small Business Resources in Detroit the During Detroit Policy Conference - A Detroit Regional Chamber Event

Accessing business resources and support programs can be the difference between success and failure for start-ups; as obstacles to growth, such as lack of capital, exist in every economic climate or city. This panel of entrepreneurs shed their experience and light on the organizations and assets available to help small businesses overcome challenges and thrive in Detroit.

Panel:
Elias Khalil, Owner and General Manager, La Feria – Spanish Tapas Restaurant
Saundra Little, Founding Partner, Centric Design Studio
Tammy Tedesco, President and CEO, Edibles Rex
Espy Thomas, Owner, Sweet Potato Sensations


Moderator: Evette Hollins, Urban Initiatives Manager, Detroit Regional Chamber