2023 Open Data Challege Finalist - Equity in Business

<b>Participant: </b>Asha Krishnan<div><b>Affiliation: </b>City of Detroit</div><div><b>Participant Insights: </b>&quot;<span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'>I chose this data set because it reveals a taxonomy of certifications that demonstrate equity in the business community and give businesses visibility, as well as new opportunities for growth.</span><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'> </span></div><div><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'>Insights:</span><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'> </span></div><div><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'>- 47% of certified businesses are minority-owned</span><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'> </span></div><div><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'>- 31% of certified businesses are owned by women</span><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'> </span></div><div><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'>- The </span><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px; background-repeat:repeat-x; background-position:left bottom; background-image:url(&quot;data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhBQAEAPEDAABVzDNVzDNV/wAAACH5BAUAAAMALAAAAAAFAAQAAAIInC2QchYKQgEAOw==&quot;); border-bottom:1px solid transparent;'>48226 zip</span><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'> code, which comprises the Necklace District neighborhood in Detroit, garnered the most certifications during the past year.</span><span style='margin:0px; padding:0px;'>”</span></span></div>