Mr. Akindele Akinyemi is revolutionizing Michigan's business landscape by establishing a modern 21st century African supply chain. He is facilitating this by leading the effort to develop the Michigan African Trade Hub (MATH Centre) with a $1 million grant from the State of Michigan and pioneering a new concept store for the African-Caribbean supply chain in the Midwest.

He has mentored numerous business leaders to support a new African-Caribbean supply chain.

Through these efforts, he has driven innovation, expanded global trade opportunities, and created jobs, leaving a transformative impact on local and international economies.

Mr. Akindele Akinyemi is a transformative figure in education. He has demonstrated this through:

• Assisting in international education projects: Currently working on a $1.7 million for a charter school project that will fuse both domestic and international students in both a STEM and cultural exchange with a boarding school component.

• Mentoring and guidance: As Lead Academic Advisor for Phi Theta Kappa, he has provided invaluable mentorship to countless students, guiding them towards academic and professional success.

• Advocating for educational access and excellence: He actively champions initiatives that improve access to quality education and strive for excellence in educational outcomes.

Impact: Mr. Akinyemi's work empowers students to pursue fulfilling careers and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

As Mr. Akinyemi facilities new foreign direct investments for upgrading our infrastructure and businesses in local communities he continues to push forward as a library trustee for the Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster (Michigan), a position he has held for a decade.

On his first run as President of the Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster (2017-2019), he led an capital improvement project with the board to build a new library in Inkster, Michigan that totaled $1.8 million.

Now, he is looking to increase more technology for the library for the community and region at-large..

Through these impactful projects, Mr. Akinyemi demonstrates a commitment to improving community resources, driving economic growth, and connecting local economies to global opportunities.

For 25 years, Mr. Akindele Akinyemi has been a dedicated leader in public policy, championing transformative initiatives across education, trade, immigration, and economic development. His expertise spans diverse areas, including alternative teacher certification laws, charter school reform, deregulation of residential electricity policies, and international education. As a former City Policy Analyst for the Detroit City Council, he played a pivotal role in shaping U.S.-Africa policies, advocating for the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Mr. Akinyemi has influenced immigration reform through his work on EB-5 Investor Visas and other visa categories, fostering global mobility and investment. He has also contributed to port authority issues and supported state legislation such as the African Caribbean Commission Bill in Michigan and the African Growth Opportunity Act Resolution, both introduced by Michigan State Senator Erika Geiss.

As a former Chair of the Inkster Downtown Development Authority and Tax Increment Finance Authority and a current trustee of the Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster (Michigan), Mr. Akinyemi continues to drive community-focused development, leaving a lasting impact on local and global policy frameworks.