Entrepreneurship

Start Garden adapts Michigan’s most popular business competition to support entrepreneurs shut down by COVID-19

Start Garden has launched an initiative that will provide $300,000 in funding to area entrepreneurs whose companies are in jeopardy of closing due to COVID-19. Applicants will have 100 hours to apply (Tuesday, April 7- Friday, April 11). They will need to record a 100-second video explaining why they need money to support them through the next 100+ days and upload to www.100.startgarden.com. Funds will be distributed in mid-April. Grant amounts will vary based on need. Grantees can use the money however they wish to support themselves, the business or their families.

Notes and Statements from Western and Mid-Michigan companies going through these times just like you....  

In a Part 2 follow-up to the previous weekend, provided below are a couple statements from a few Michigan companies MBN felt would be relevant to you, and all of which MBN interviewed in the not-so-distant past.

Notes and Statements from Western and Mid-Michigan companies going through these times just like you....  

Provided below are a couple statements from a few Michigan companies MBN felt would be relevant to you, and all of which MBN interviewed in the not-so-distant past.

Chris Holman talks with the Edythe Copeland about their services through CAMW! which focus on supporting women entrepreneurs.

Watch Jacquline M. Baker speak at the 2020 MBN Speaker Series. Jacqueline is the Director of Innovation Programming for AARP Innovation Labs, where she is responsible for accelerating the AARP innovation ecosystem by curating programming and experiences for both startups and organizations to influence, shape and co-create products and services that empower people to choose how they live as they age.

Western Michigan company continues a successful trek. 

Jeffrey Mosher caught up with entrepreneur Carey Bisonet, President, Alpine Events, Grand Rapids, MI, to discuss the topic of Acquisition + Growth!

Be among the first to reserve your tickets for the 2020 MCSB Awards Gala! 🥂

The Founding organizations have been hard at work getting ready for another amazing celebration for Michigan small businesses.

There's a reason that the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch are considered the growth leaders of Michigan small businesses. Our awardees have to make it through two rounds of judging AND a due diligence review in order to receive the coveted 50 Companies to Watch award. Our due diligence review looks for key indicators of financial stability and growth integrity.

Women Presidents’ Organization Launches New Member Ranking & names women 2 watch

SALINE, MI – Keep your eyes on Sassa Akervall, CEO of Akervall Technologies in Saline, MI, according to the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO).