Latricia Wright, a member of the Rotary Club of Detroit, is on the lookout for new business opportunities.
Like most small-business owners, Latricia Wright is always on the lookout for opportunities. A year ago, she read about Launch Detroit, a District 6400 project to provide microloans, business education, and mentorship to local entrepreneurs, and decided to apply. A few weeks earlier, she had attended a meeting of the Rotary Club of Detroit as a guest. “I felt right at home. It’s an experience I’ll never forget,” Wright says. “When I went to the Launch Detroit information session, I realized the Rotary network is everywhere.” Wright, a body chemistry analyst and nutrition consultant, works with clients to promote healthy living and conducts nutrition and fitness education programs in schools. She completed the Launch Detroit series of business courses in December and used her loan to purchase inventory for her wellness practice. She meets with her Rotarian mentor regularly, and at the end of last year, joined the Detroit club. Since then, she’s served on two committees, designed event fliers, secured speakers, and helped form a new Interact club at a public high school on the city’s west side. “I saw how the children, including my niece, were suffering with the city in decline,” Wright says. “I’m proud that these students are interested in community service, and proud to introduce them to Rotary.” – Sallyann Price
