DETROIT – Nestled inside the Durfee Innovation Society building on Detroit’s west side, Kandie’s Mini Mart may be easy to miss — but customers say the community-focused store is making a big impact.
“We are a hidden gem,” said Jacquisha Blackwell, the young entrepreneur behind the mini mart.
Blackwell expanded her sandwich shop and catering business to include a small-format grocery operation offering fresh produce and other essentials after noticing food access challenges in the neighborhood…