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$813,000 Federal Grant Supports NextCycle Michigan Entrepreneurship

SOUTHFIELD—An $813,330 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant will boost Michigan’s circular economy through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s NextCycle Michigan initiative. EGLE launched NextCycle Michigan in 2021 to connect entrepreneurs, companies, organizations, and communities to technical support, financial resources, and capacity building for recycling, recovery, and reuse initiatives. Resource Recycling Systems, an Ann

By |2022-10-18T13:57:03-04:00October 18th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|
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Coordinista Wins TCNewTech’s October Tech Pitch Competition

TRAVERSE CITY - The audience overwhelmingly voted for Cindy Bauer’s (founder and CEO), medical data sharing app, Coordinista, designed to streamline data for nurses and hospitals. Born out of Bauer’s passion to help frustrated nurse care managers better connect with patients who often fall through the cracks after being discharged from the hospital. Coordinista’s tools

By |2022-10-09T14:44:48-04:00October 9th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|
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Michigan Venture Capital Association Names 2022 Award Winners

BLOOMFIELD HILLS – Michigan Venture Capital Association announced awards recognizing the capital events that are fueling the growth of Michigan’s companies, the significant investment milestones enabling companies to grow and excel in Michigan, the companies that are producing groundbreaking solutions in their sectors, and the organizations working to engage with their communities and enrich their

By |2022-10-06T10:14:40-04:00October 4th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Featured, News|
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Meet TechTown Detroit’s 2022 Salute Award Winners

DETROIT - Get ready to raise a glass for TechTown Detroit’s 2022 Salute Award winners at Toast of the Town. We are thrilled to announce the outstanding Detroit entrepreneurs who are set to receive TechTown’s highest honor for their embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit: Maribel Martinez, owner of Mangonadas del Barrio M. Kay Willingham, owner

By |2022-10-02T12:21:02-04:00October 2nd, 2022|Entrepreneurs, News|
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Terry Bean Produces TEDxDetroit 2022 At the Detroit Music Hall Oct 26

DETROIT - Terry Bean, who created Motor City Connect and built it into 10,000 followers, is once again creating TEDxDetroit, an in-person power networking event that features the best Motor City has to offer in Technology, Entertainment and Design. It is scheduled for Oct. 26 at the Music Hall in Detroit. Tickets until Sept. 30

By |2022-09-27T09:14:33-04:00September 26th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|
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Inaugural Michigan Tech Week Coming to Detroit’s Gem Theatre Oct. 12 and 13

DETROIT — Detroit’s iconic Gem Theatre will host the state’s first Michigan Tech Week Oct. 12 and 13. Michigan Tech Week will consist of two full days of premier events to celebrate Michigan’s high-growth tech ecosystem. “Michigan Tech Week will bring together major stakeholders in Michigan’s tech ecosystem to collaborate with hundreds of attendees and

By |2022-09-20T11:35:26-04:00September 20th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|
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TCNew Tech September Pitch Contest Winner Spotter

TRAVERSE CITY - Vishnu Mano, President and Founder of Spotter, won the audience’s vote after delivering the evening’s only remote pitch at NewTech's event Sept 13th. Mano’s Spotter, a mobile app developed to help find its users places to park in a fresh new way, utilizes a combination of sensors, security camera footage, and other

By |2022-09-20T10:55:41-04:00September 20th, 2022|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|
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Michigan Capital Network Expands Fund IV to Meet Growing Investor Interest

GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network has submitted filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission to increase the total investment amount of its Fund IV from $25 million to $35 million.  MCN is the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups and the management entity for four venture capital funds.  “This expansion reflects the

By |2022-09-20T08:13:31-04:00September 20th, 2022|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|
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TechTown’s Annual Fundraiser Oct. 6 Available In-Person Or Virtually

DETROIT - Toast of the Town is TechTown’s annual fundraiser on Oct. 6 will be celebrating Detroit’s hardworking entrepreneurs and the role we play in creating a truly equitable economy.  This year, we will livestream the Salute Awards from 4 – 5 p.m. to a virtual audience, and then celebrate Detroit’s emerging startups and coolest small businesses with

By |2022-09-07T08:50:19-04:00September 7th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|
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