Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
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
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
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
SAGINAW - Saginaw Future honored 38 developments announced in 2021 valued at nearly $278 million. More than 2,100 Jobs were created and retained through projects and small business grants administered by Saginaw Future. These projects represent significant growth in manufacturing and service industries in communities throughout Saginaw County. In addition to the Economic Excellence Awards, SPACE
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital has helped attract $2.3 billion in investments for 78 Michigan companies through its portfolio and capital attraction activities. Renaissance also announced that the 55 Michigan companies in its portfolio have raised $2.17 billion to date, or more than $13 for every dollar invested by Renaissance. This is more than
LOUISVILLE —According to Crunchbase, black startup founders raised a record $1.8 billion in January through June of 2021, 80 percent more than the $1 billion raised in all of 2020—but still less than 1.5 percent of all startup funding for the period. “Though the odds against them are still high for all entrepreneurs, statistically,” says
ANN ARBOR - The Comerica Hatch Detroit contest is back after a three year hiatus due to the pandemic. Vittoria Katanski, executive director of Hatch Detroit, provides the latest updates. The four-month contest includes two rounds of public voting – Top 10 and Top 4 - allowing the community to vote for their favorite businesses
ANN ARBOR - Long-time digital marketing guru Terry Bean has fine tuned his business to focus on helping companies develop the correct context for their target audience rather than correct content. So what's the difference you ask? Watch this short video interview with him and he explains. More at www.TryBean.Com https://youtu.be/qOAgOU83vgo
DETROIT - Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit kicked off the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and that will offer $100,000 to this year's winner courtesy Comerica. The contest, which is returning for the first time since 2019, aims to promote small business economic development in Detroit by financing actual bricks-and-mortar stores. Entrepreneurs with a retail concept
LANSING - After receiving over 550 nomination submissions, 90 small businesses from every corner of Michigan have been selected as recipients for the 18th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala. Success is best when shared, and on May 3 when more than 800 guests will gather in-person at the Breslin Center in East Lansing to
