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TechStars Detroit Accelerator – Everything You Need To Know With Managing Director Monica Wheat

DETROIT - TechStars Detroit Accelerator is accepting applications and will be hosting an accelerator online presentation Thursday April 28. You can register for this free event at https://hopin.com/events/jpmc-inside-a-techstars-accelerator In this video interview with Monica Wheat, Managing Director of TechStars Detroit, the 24-year veteran of startup, corporate, and tech organizations, explains how the backing of J.P.

By |2022-04-25T16:55:01-04:00April 25th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

90 Companies Win Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards

LANSING - Ninety small businesses in Michigan have been selected from a pool of over 550 nominations as award recipients at the 18th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala. This year’s honorees span 14 different business sectors and hail from every corner of the state. From a hunting gear manufacturer in the Upper Peninsula to

By |2022-04-24T16:55:55-04:00April 24th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, News|

Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Online Features Investor Panel Critique

KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo Venture provides the online audience with the rare opportunity to see inside the minds of three investors as they reveal what three company presenters did right and wrong. The Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday meeting is designed as a teaching opportunity for participating companies and members of the audience. So come join us for an

By |2022-04-24T16:55:55-04:00April 23rd, 2022|Entrepreneurs|

Michigan Venture Program Receives Grant From National Fund To Support FAM Program

DETROIT – Invest Detroit Ventures announced a $50,000 grant from the Revolve Fund to support its FAM Program, an IDV initiative to provide capital and partnership to underrepresented founders and help prepare them for the next round of investment. “Our vision for Revolve Fund is to not only make financial investments in entities led by

By |2022-04-18T12:02:41-04:00April 18th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|

MSU Conquer Accelerator Deadline To Enter April 22

ANN ARBOR - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running through August 12 that provides funding and training for startup entrepreneurs. Program Manager Tom Stewart provides details in this video interview . As a member of the cohort, teams receive: $20,000 in funding Access to mentoring and professional services Resources,

By |2022-04-11T19:04:30-04:00April 11th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv, Uncategorized|

Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock

ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock updates a lot of upcoming big and small Michigan Council of Women In Technology Foundation events; including four major "girls" programs; and the Save The Dates for the next round of events and activity. MCWT's VISION IS SIMPLE: MAKE MICHIGAN THE NO. 1 STATE FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY. In our

By |2022-04-11T17:41:01-04:00April 11th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

MSU Conquer Accelerator Accepting Applications For 10-Week Startup Training

EAST LANSING - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running through August 12 that provides funding and training for startup entrepreneurs. As a member of the cohort, teams receive: $20,000 in funding  Access to mentoring and professional services Resources, support, and startup programing  Access to follow-on funding after program ends

By |2022-04-08T16:38:11-04:00April 8th, 2022|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Two Business Delegations From Finland To Visit Houghton-Hancock In May Seeking Opportunities

HOUGHTON, MI - FinnZone  announced two separate delegations from Finland will be arriving in the Keweenaw during the week of May 16 for the purpose of evaluating expansion and collaboration opportunities. FinnZone will be hosting a delegation of five companies from central and northern Finland, sponsored by JAMK University of Applied Sciences and the European

By |2022-04-03T17:14:22-04:00April 3rd, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Government/Politics|

Biden Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access To Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs

WASHINGTON DC - The Biden Administration announced impactful reforms to the Small Business Administration's Community Advantage loan program, a key SBA tool for Community Development Financial Institutions, Community Development Companies, microlenders and other critical mission-based lending partners, that prioritizes equitable access to capital for low-income borrowers and those from underserved communities. “America’s mission-driven lenders have