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2021 Ann Arbor Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report

ANN ARBOR - The 2021 Ann Arbor Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report is a comprehensive analysis of the startup community in Washtenaw County. The region, which is consistently ranked among the best places in which to live and work in the country, has built a strong foundation of talent, research, and capital that supports nearly half of

By |2021-08-21T17:06:08-04:00August 21st, 2021|Entrepreneurs|

Sparrow Consulting Helping Cannabis Businesses Grow and Prosper

ANN ARBOR - Dan Sparrow, co-founder of Sparrow Consulting, explains how his company can help businesses, including cannabis startups, grow and prosper. Sparrow and his wife, Connie, also created the Cannabis Social Equity Fund to support those people most impacted by the war on drugs. Plus the Sparrows also serve as fiduciaries for HeroProjectUSA.Org that

By |2021-08-12T10:16:39-04:00August 12th, 2021|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Algo Receives Investment From Plymouth Growth To Accelerate Expansion

TROY - Algo announced it has received a multi-million dollar investment from Plymouth Growth, an Ann Arbor private equity finance company. This new capital and strategic partnership will allow Algo to deepen its market penetration and increase sales and marketing capabilities. Details were not announced. Algo is a SaaS solution provider used by enterprise businesses,

By |2021-08-10T11:23:47-04:00August 9th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Jackson Credit Union, Foundation, Hospital Give $100K To Business Incubator Focused On Social Equity

JACKSON—The Michigan Credit Union Foundation, True Community Credit Union, and Henry Ford Allegiance Health have jointly donated $100,000 to The Launch Pad, a mixed-use business incubator program in Jackson. The Launch Pad encourages the formation of local, neighborhood, and service-based businesses, and provides resources, education, and space to serve underserved and underrepresented communities in business.

By |2021-08-08T13:47:55-04:00August 8th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Creator Of Online Network For Women Veterans Wins GVSU Lakeshore Innovator Of Year

MUSKEGON — The creator of an online network for women veterans to connect and lower the rate of military suicide won the 2021 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Award, presented by Grand Valley State University's Muskegon Innovation Hub. Zaneta Adams, president and founder for WINC: For All Women Veterans, was named the winner from five

By |2021-08-03T16:21:59-04:00August 3rd, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Grand Rapids Online Coaching Startup Raises $3.5 Million Series A Round

GRAND RAPIDS—MaxOne, a Grand Rapids-based online youth coaching startup, announced it had raised $3.5 million in Series A financing. The round was led by Stadia Ventures, a St. Louis-based sports and eSports venture firm, and also included NBA star Chris Paul, the Piquet Family Office, a minority owner of the Texas Rangers, and the Grand

By |2021-07-27T07:16:19-04:00July 26th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Finalists Named For Lakeshore Innovator Of The Year Award

MUSKEGON - Five groups or individuals have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award, presented by Grand Valley State University’s Muskegon Innovation Hub. The award celebrates and recognizes the most innovative ideas on the Lakeshore. The winner will be announced at a ceremony July 29 from 5-7 p.m. at

By |2021-07-25T12:58:54-04:00July 25th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

What Does It Take To Get Funding From An Angel Investor?

ANN ARBOR - What does it take to get private equity financing from an Angel Investing group? David Weaver who supervises deal flow for the Birmingham Angels and City Side Ventures tells you the ins and outs in the very informative video interview. If you're looking to finance your technology-focused startup, even if it is

By |2021-07-23T16:02:10-04:00July 23rd, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|