MINNEAPOLIS – Metropolitan Economic Development Association has opened up applications for its second year of the Million Dollar Challenge for Minority Entrepreneurs. The Million Dollar Challenge is the largest minority entrepreneurial competition in the country, awarding $1 million in funding to minority businesses from across the nation. The “Shark Tank” style pitch competition includes a
DETROIT - Erie Hack is inviting all high school students to compete for $1,600 in prizes and development support for the best solutions to Lake Erie’s most pressing challenges. You’ll spend the day forming teams, creating ideas, and pitching to expert judges. This event is designed for classes, clubs, or individuals who are passionate about
DETROIT – The Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem has come a long ways in the past couple of decades, but it was still missing a key piece, a platform to showcase startups, connections to funders and tech hubs. On May 20, the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator will takes the wraps off StartupMichigan.Tech, what Chris Rizik CEO and
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean has launched a new ClubMCC option for people who want to use social media better to promote themselves or their businesses. He charges a monthly fee that includes special access as well as special events for ClubMCC members. Terry Bean To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e170-clubmcc
DETROIT – Terry Bean, best known for creating Motor City Connect 13 years ago, has expanded his social media outreach by co-creating #ClubMCC. The official launch will be May 28 in Ferndale during the monthly MCC lunch meet-up. “Over the past couple of months I’ve been lining up a group of people for whom I
DETROIT - The Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem has come a long ways in the past couple of decades, but it was still missing a key piece, a platform to showcase startups, connections to funders and tech hubs. On May 20, the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator will takes the wraps off StartupMichigan.Tech, what Chris Rizik CEO and
DETROIT—Airspace Experience Technologies, an aviation technology start-up that is developing an electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can be rented by the public, announced the launch of an equity funding round through the crowdfunding platform SeedInvest. The company, based at Detroit City Airport, seeks to produce and operate fleets of safe, reliable, emission-free aircraft.
ROYAL OAK - THC123 President Anthony Sabatella talks about his business that provides employment opportunities for skilled cannabis workers as well as payroll services for cannabis businesses. THC123 also is a sponsor of the Legends of the Green conference May 11-12 in Flint. Anthony Sabatella To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e169-anthony-sabatella-thc123
DETROIT – Grand Circus, Michigan’s leading technology training institute, in partnership with Facebook announced the next round of Facebook coding bootcamp scholarships - aimed at preparing the state’s residents to fill open technology roles. “We are committed to helping reverse the skills gap in America by giving individuals and companies the tools they need to
PLYMOUTH - In support of Small Business Week 2019, join Comcast Business for a webinar to discuss the impact of smart technology on small business growth, productivity, and customer experience. From boutiques and consultants to neighborhood coffee shops and everything in between, many business owners have similar challenges and pain points when it comes to
