Bootstrappers Breakfast – Detroit Monthly Meetup
2015-07-16 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Bizdom, 1528 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
For first time attendees. The breakfast starts at 8:30 am and ends at 10:00am. The other attendees will all be in early stage technology startups, it will be a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com
Bootstrappers Breakfast Detroit is moderated by Travis Johnson, bootstrapper and founder of foodjunky and Brian Bosche, bootstrapper Co-founder of TernPro.
The breakfast is the 3rd Thursday of the month and is located at Bizdom (our sponsor). Bizdom a tech accelerator located in Detroit and in Cleveland, also sponsor the great food we have at each meetup.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or thinking about starting something from your garage, come on out for a great conversation.

Build Next: The Pitch Generator Canvas Part 1
2015-07-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | BUILD Institute, 2701 Bagley, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Build Institute is excited to partner with Christa Chambers-Price of Entre Slam for our July Build Next workshop on the Pitch Generator Canvas to craft your small business’ narrative and pitch.
Workshop Outcomes:
+You will leave with an actionable map for managing your company’s narrative
+You will be clear on what makes your business model competitive
+You will be able to confidently express your unique, competitive advantage
+You will be able see how to leverage your narratives across your entire business operations (sales, marketing, SEO and social media)
Schedule
6-7pm: Review your business model.
All participants will be required to submit a 50-100 word summary of their business model prior to the workshop. Our team will start filling in your Pitch Generator Canvas, providing a jumpstart to the narrative based on the summary submitted.
7-8pm: Complete the remaining sections of the Pitch Generator canvas. (second hour)
8-9pm: Craft your pitch, minute-by-minute.
Tickets:
Build grads – $45
Non Build grads – $60
REGISTER NOW!

Let's Put Detroit On The Map
2015-07-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Grand River Workplace, 19120 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, United States
Businesses that are online grow 40% faster than those that aren’t. It’s time to make sure all of Detroit’s businesses are on the map.
Are you a small business in Detroit? TechTown Detroit and B4B Connect, an initiative of the Detroit Regional Chamber, are joining forces to present Social COOP Media to help businesses be more visible on Google.
Please bring a laptop or tablet to the class at the NE Guidance Center. If you do not have one, we will have a limited number available.
Grand River Workplace
19120 Grand River Ave
Detroit, Michigan
REGISTER NOW!

How to Start a Startup Screening & Discussion Series (Later-Stage Advice)
2015-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Bizdom, 1528 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
The 13th meetup of the Detroit ‘How to Start a Startup’ series! This week’s topic: Later-Stage Advice
This group gathers to watch and discuss lectures from the recent ‘How to Start a Startup’ course taught at Stanford. Organized by Sam Altman, president of Y combinator, this is an awesome crash course on how to start successful companies and features some of the world’s best entrepreneurs (Peter Thiel, Brian Chesky, Reid Hoffman, Marc Andreeseen, and more). Each meeting we will watch one talk from the class and then discuss & network….
Bizdom will be hosting and sponsoring this event, which means free food and beer and an awesome location! Bizdom is a startup accelerator that helps entrepreneurs launch, fund and grow, innovative, web and tech-based startups (http://bizdom.com/).
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:10 Casual Networking
6:10 – 7:00 Screening
7:00 – 7:30 Discussion
Whether you’ve already watched the talks in this class or this is your first time hearing about it, please join us (you do not need to have attended previous sessions). The goal is to provide a unique learning opportunity for local entrepreneurs as well as foster productive dialogue & networking.
Parking: metered street parking may be available. Parking is also available in The Detroit Opera House Parking Structure, located at 1426 Broadway St. Detroit, MI 48226. Note that you will need to pay to park in that garage

Build Next: Credit and Caribbean
2015-08-12 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BUILD Institute, 2701 Bagley, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Build Institute is partnering with Fifth Third Bank for the August Build Next event, Credit and Caribbean Luncheon on Wednesday, August 12th from 11am-3pm. Fifth Third Bank’s eBus will bring credit experts to access and review credit reports on-site followed by a delicious Caribbean lunch! RSVP here for this FREE event.

Bamboo Detroit & Grand Circus Present: Free Intro to Coding Workshop!
2015-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Bamboo Detroit, 1442 Brush Street , Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Grand Circus and Bamboo are partnering up to offer a free introduction to Coding workshop. This workshop designed folks who are curious about coding, but who have little to no experience. This workshop is the perfect class to learn the programming foundations needed to eventually build a website or mobile app. While you won’t leave the workshop a developer, you will leave with an understanding of the code needed to learn any programming language.
We’ll cover (using JavaScript):

Common terms used by programmers
Data Types
Boolean Expressions
Conditional Statements

Don’t know what any of these things mean? Perfect – this class is for you. Come with a laptop and ready to learn! Space is limited so RSVP soon.

TECHTOWN RETAIL BOOT CAMP DEADLINE EXTENDED!
2015-08-14 | TechTown, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Aug 14, 2015 ,

TechTown’s Blocks Retail Boot Camp prepares serious entrepreneurs with strong retail concepts for the successful launch of their brick-and-mortar business in a core Detroit commercial district after program completion. The program enables an entrepreneur’s success not only through training, but also through access to critical start-up capital, affordable space and ongoing business support.
The boot camp will cover

Choosing the right location
Merchandising
Sound fiscal management
Customer service
Marketing and branding
Government regulations and processes
Taxes and insurance
Planning start-up costs
Business Model Canvas
Developing the pitch

How it works

Eight weeks of in-person sessions, facilitated by business development and retail experts
Detroit-specific topic are also addressed, including introductions to select neighborhoods and key stakeholders, as well as opportunities and resources
All graduates will receive a toolkit of professional services to help launch business. Services include:

• social and digital marketing consultation
• legal review of lease agreements, partner or vendor contracts
• business plan development
• public relations support

Program culminates with a “Draft Day” where up to five successful graduates maybe awarded packages which include:
• Subsidized permanent or pop-up location
• Point-of-sale system
• Inventory subsidy

Who is eligible

Must be willing to locate business in Detroit
Operate as brick-and-mortar, for-profit, independent retail establishments OR have evidence of retail activity (Pop-up, web site/ecommerce transactions, trunk shows, etc.)
Strong value proposition; offers an exciting product niche and/or serves community need
Previous retail experience
Good understanding of start-up costs and ability to commit personal funds
Commitment to launching business within three months of program completion

Potential “Draft Day” placements

Up to 5 graduates will be selected by partner organizations to open permanent brick-and-mortar or pop-up storefronts in the city. Post-graduation locations will depend on the retail concept and market need. TechTown may provide a point-of-sale system and an inventory subsidy. All graduates will receive a professional services package valued at $3,500.
Application process
Applications are now open. Apply here: bit.ly/rbc2015tt
Fee
Program fee upon acceptance is $499.
For more information
Questions? Contact blocks@techtowndetroit.org.
Program partners and sponsors
Retail Boot Camp partners include Airfoil Group, BUILD Institute, Hatch Detroit, Lifeline Business Consulting Service, ProsperUS Detroit, Revolve (a program of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation),Sadek Bonahoom PLLC, Small Business Development Center Michigan, Social Coop Media and Wayne Alumni Law Group.
Program sponsors are JPMorgan Chase Foundation, New Economy Initiative and Bedrock Real Estate Service.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Retail Boot Camp applications will be accepted through August 14, 2015.

3 Keys that Build Your Business @ TechTown
2015-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | TechTown, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Are you telling the right stories to the right people? Learn the three secrets to business success with celebrated entrepreneur and author Lynne Golodner.
Identify your unique story and finesse your messaging, reach media, build relationships that expand brand awareness and grow your business in meaningful and lasting ways!
Lynne Golodner is the author of eight books, a renowned blogger (www.lynnegolodner.com), and a spiritual entrepreneur dedicated to helping people make a difference and pursue their passions. Lynne’s public relations firm, Your People LLC (www.yourppl.com), helps people grow businesses and nonprofits through storytelling, relationships and higher purpose.
Lynne was a nationally renowned journalist for 10 years before forming her PR company in 2007. In her work, and as a writer and speaker, she focuses on how people find meaning in the mundane. Lynne is at work on two books to be published in the next year; she teaches writing and leads writing retreats all over the world.

RSVP HERE

High Growth Happy Hour with Shinola CMO
2015-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Shinola Detroit, 441 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Southeast Michigan Startup is pleased to announce a very special happy hour series as part of our Year of the Gazelle project. We’re bringing together Metro Detroit’s growing entrepreneurs to connect casually with others who have successfully scaled their businesses.
Join us for our “High Growth Happy Hour Series” starting this month at Shinola in Midtown, Detroit on August 19th at 7pm. The CMO of Shinola Bridget Russo will share a few tips on how they have worked to build a global brand.

Please RSVP here. Space is very limited for this special event. Drinks and light appetizers will be served.

Forbes Under 30 $1M Change the World Competition. Deadline August 26th.
2015-08-26 | MI
The Forbes Under 30 $1 Million Change the World Competition is the largest ever for young social entrepreneurs.
Five or six finalists, selected from the complete pool of competitors, will receive a cash award of $100,000 USD. They will then compete on-stage at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Philadelphia on October 6, 2015 in front of 2,000 world-class mentors and the best young entrepreneurs and game-changers in the world, as culled from the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.
The overall winner will receive at least $400,000 USD in additional cash and in-kind support, bringing their award total to at least $500,000 USD, and the overall award total to $1,000,000 USD.
The competition calls on social entrepreneurs with disruptive and scalable ideas with the potential to change the world. It is open to both nonprofit and for-profit enterprises. This is not a business plan competition – organizations or companies must already be in operation and the prize money should be utilized to accelerate the most promising ideas.
All submissions must be submitted on HeroX.com. Applications will be screened by the Wharton Social Impact Initiative of the University of Pennsylvania. The finalists will be announced in early September, before competing on the main stage at the Forbes Under 30 Summit on October 6.
These Challenge Guidelines are part of the Challenge Specific Agreement that governs the competition and to which you must agree before making a submission. To view the Challenge Specific Agreement, click on “Submit an Entry.”
Learn more

Bamboo Lunch & Learn: Overview of QuickBooks
2015-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Bamboo Detroit, 1442 Brush Street , Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Bamboo Detroit member and CPA Kathy McCallum is here to help you go over all the ins and outs of Quickbooks.
+ How to use QuickBooks for your businesses
+ Tips and tricks from Kathy
+ An in-depth Q & A session to answer specific questions for your needs.
Whether you’re a freelancer or a small business, this lunch will help you learn how to use Quickbooks software to manage your own finances easier.
RSVP HERE
Bamboo members can attend this lunch for free. Non-members ticket is $10.00, includes lunch.
About Kahty McCallum, CPA & Senior Accountant
Kathy has been providing practical financial reporting and tax guidance to small business owners for more than 25 years. Her industry experience includes: service companies, doctors, dentists, real estate, construction, retail, and restaurants. She and her husband, Ed, are proud residents of Detroit, living in near-by Brush Park.
Areas of Expertise: Accounting, tax planning and preparation for small business and individuals. QuickBooks consulting and training, HUD reporting.
Bamboo Detroit
Bamboo Detroit is a co-working space located on the 2nd Floor of 1442 Brush. There is metered street parking, and parking lots next door and across the street.

Ready Set Build
2015-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | BUILD Institute, 2701 Bagley, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Sep 30, 2015 , 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday, September 30 from 5-7pm for our first annual Ready Set Build, a gallery style pitch competition where social entrepreneurs will showcase their ideas to impact investors and guests.
All audience members will have the opportunity to vote for who will win a cash prize and a suite of professional services, including legal, marketing, and accounting all equaling over $5,000.
Purchase tickets here.

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Java @ the Junction: Streamline Marketing with Low Cost Tools
2015-10-06 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | TechTown, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Java @ the Junction! Join us for our monthly morning conversations. Each time, we’ll be chatting about a different topic relating to the start-up community.
Entrepreneurs and startups often have to do everything with very limited resources, from product development to marketing to sales. At this event they will learn about free and low-cost tools to make common critical processes more streamlined and easier, without breaking the bank.
RSVP HERE
This presentation will educate attendees on readily available, easy setup:
· SaaS (Software as a Service) and cloud tools
· Mobile apps
· Tool integrations
The presenter will demonstrate several tools from related to:
· Client relationship management
· Task management
· Public relations
· Social media and content creation
· Graphic work and multimedia
· Website development
· Training
Participants can expect to learn about tools, tips, and tricks that they can immediately apply to their every day operations, increasing productivity and reducing waste.
Workshop Facilitator
Angela Kujava is the Director of Innovation at Logic Solutions, a web and mobile app development firm in Ann Arbor. She leads Logic’s creative and marketing teams, and serves as creative consultant on several customer projects.
Angela has presented at The Search Marketing Workshop at Eastern Michigan University, LA2M (Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing), Kettering University, TechTown Detroit, Ann Arbor SPARK, and the Positive Tech Conference at the University of Michigan. She also developed the “Failure Happens” workshop (sponsored by the Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw), and is an Ignite talks alum with “The Uprising Behind the Robot Store”.
Coffee will be hot and ready.

Free and secure parking is available in the marked MDOT lot at the northeast corner of Cass and Amsterdam.

Tech Town Toast of the Town
2015-10-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | TechTown, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Oct 8, 2015 , 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 8 for our 2nd annual fundraising event, Toast of the Town. The evening will be a celebration of Detroit entrepreneurship, gathering our community stakeholders and partners to honor collective success and highlight the amazing beneficiaries of our work — the entrepreneurs.
Toast of the Town will be jam-packed full of fun and inspiration, and you’ll quickly see why supporting our work is important, not only to us, but, more importantly, to the city we serve.
Our guests will enjoy a strolling dinner with cocktails, live entertainment and opportunities to meet many of the brilliant entrepreneurs that we get the pleasure of working with everyday. Advanced registration is REQUIRED for admission to the event.

Complimentary valet parking will be available at the front of our building at 440 Burroughs. Self-parking is available in the marked MDOT lot at the northeast corner of Cass and Amsterdam.
Business attire.
RSVP HERE

High Growth Happy Hour with Detroit Labs
2015-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Detroit Labs, 1520 Woodward Ave #600, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Oct 14, 2015 , 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We’re pleased to announce a very special High Growth Happy Hour series as part of the Year of the Gazelle, brought to you by Southeast Michigan Startup & The New Economy Initiative. We’re bringing together Metro Detroit’s fastest growing and talented entrepreneurs to connect casually with those who have successfully scaled their companies in our region.
Join us for our second High Growth Happy Hour featuring Detroit Labs, one of the fastest growing technology companies in Downtown Detroit. If you love technology, have an interest in the world of mobile, or want to learn how to build a great company culture join us for happy hour.
RSVP HERE
Schedule for Happy Hour
6-630 – Networking & Drinks
6:30-7:30 – Chat with Detroit Lab’s Co-founder Nathan Hughes
7:30-8 – Networking
About Nathan Hughes
As co-founder and Detroit Labs team member No. 1, Nathan is the driving force behind Detroit Labs’ team and delivery culture. He is committed to discovering innovative ways for highly talented teams to work together, as well as creating an organization that inspires the best creative and technology professionals to achieve remarkable success.
Prior to cofounding Detroit Labs, Nathan was Delivery Lead at Cengage Learning, VP of Technology at ePrize, and rode the early 2000s acquisition roller coaster at sigma6/AppNet/Commerce One/i33 Detroit. Nathan is a super fan of the development and creative community of Southeast Michigan and speaks at, sponsors and supports as many organizations and user groups as he and Detroit Labs can.
Please RSVP if you can join us. Space is very limited for this special event. Drinks and light appetizers will be served. We hope to see you there.
The Year of Gazelle is brought you to by Southeast Michigan Startup and the New Economy Initiative. Learn more about Startup’s publication at www.semichiganstartup.com. Learn more about the New Economy Initiative for Detroit: neweconomyinitiative.org.

New Co. Detroit
2015-10-15 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Multiple Locations, Downtown, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Oct 15, 2015 , 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Visit inside 50+ of the city’s most inspiring companies during NewCo Detroit.

NewCo turns the conference model inside out.
Instead of gathering in a ballroom, the city’s most important founders and entrepreneurs invite you into their headquarters
for one-hour experiential sessions. All sessions have limited capacity.Check our full schedule and choose yours now.
NewCo is a new kind of event experience: a mashup of an open studio tour and a business conference, with the vibe of a music festival. Register to attend sessions given by local innovative companies and organizations. You get to pick which sessions you would like to see and which company/organization you’d like to visit in their native environment.

What makes a company a NewCo?
NewCos are on a mission to change the world.
NewCos are enablers, not gatekeepers.
NewCos believe in open collaboration with customers, suppliers, employees, and their community.
NewCos believe in transparent communication.
NewCos are open minded and nimble.

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2015 Brand Camp Summit Detroit: Branding, Entrepreneurship and Technology Conference
2015-10-20 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Oct 20, 2015 , 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Coming to Detroit Tuesday, October 20, 2015
The 2015 Brand Camp Summit- Branding, Entrepreneurship and Technology Conference, is a premier entrepreneurial and startup conference hosted at the Michigan Science Center (Downtown Detroit).
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:00 am-5:00 pm (Registration is from 8:00am-9:00am)
RSVP
Brand Camp is a gathering of thought leaders, technologists, geeks, and creative’s around a discussion on branding, entrepreneurial thinking, social media and the use of technology. The purpose of Brand Camp is to change how people build, launch, and grow ideas and use technology as personal brands, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs (employees), small businesses and corporations.

Find out all the details here: www.brandcampsummit.com

Follow Us on Twitter: @BrandCampu
Facebook Fan Page: Brand Camp University
Hashtag: #brandcamp15

BizGrid LIVE 2015
2015-10-20 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | TechTown, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Oct 20, 2015 , 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

BizGrid LIVE is an afternoon gathering and resource fair where Detroit entrepreneurs engage with dozens of the city’s most active business assistance organizations.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
1-6pm • Happy hour • 5PM
REGISTER HERE
Breakout session topics and times coming soon!
The event is FREE to attend. The parking is FREE, details to follow.
Our goal during BizGrid LIVE is to better equip entrepreneurs with the tools to see their ideas thrive in Detroit’s small business economy. And that means that it’s all about you!
Whether you’re in need of production space, marketing support, legal assistance or funding, we encourage you to use the BizGrid as a resource and your time at BizGrid LIVE to ask questions, consider your business objectives and, above all, make connections that strengthen the voice of entrepreneurship in the city.

Don’t Forget: Tweet and Share your business concepts and experiences during the event @BizGrid
#BizGridLive

Business Growth Event – Access to Capital
2016-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | New Rosedale House, 18845 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, 48219
NEIdeas is inviting all 2015 Applicants to the launch the first of six Business Growth Events this year. Attendees will learn about creative ways to finance business growth from both fellow business owners and lenders.
Panel:

Derek Edwards – Invest Detroit
Ray Waters – Detroit Development Fund
Nicole Farmer – Lifeline Business Consulting
Kirsten Ussery – Detroit Vegan Soul
Deborah Glass – Black Pride Beauty
Kelli Kavanaugh – Wheelhouse Detroit

NEIdeas is committed to celebrating existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park by helping all applicants grow.
To register for this free event, please visit https://www.getfeedback.com/r/Ny5AadK9.
Appetizers and refreshments will be provided

Business Growth Event – Workforce Development & Traning
2016-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Focus:HOPE, 1355 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48238, United States
NEIdeas is inviting all 2015 Applicants to the second of six Business Growth Events this year. Attendees will learn about workforce development – who to hire, when to hire, and how to grow your staff – from fellow business owners and business support organizations.
PANEL Moderated by: Bernard Thompson, Focus:HOPE
i. Making the Decision to Hire
Nancy Thomas, Continuum Health Management Services
Kathy Miller, US Small Business Development Center
ii. Finding & Developing Your Employees
Les Lance, J&G Pallet
Twanna Tidwell, Business Services, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
iii. Creating A Workplace Culture & Retaining Talent
Jason Murphy, Russell Street
Dr. Alicia Renee Farris, Restaurant Opportunities Center
NEIdeas is committed to celebrating existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park by helping all applicants grow.
To register for this free event, please visit https://www.getfeedback.com/r/QPAPo7nO.
Appetizers and refreshments will be provided

NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ TechTown
2016-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | TechTown, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
We believe that a great idea can help a good business grow. NEIdeas is a program that celebrates existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park – rewarding those with the best ideas for growth.
NEIdeas is rewarding a total of $500,000 in cash awards to over 30 existing businesses in 2016 through the $10k Challenge and the $100k Challenge.
Learn more about this opportunity for business growth and get help applying at an NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop on Tuesday, April 26, 6-8 p.m., at TechTown Detroit (440 Burroughs Street Suite 2010, Detroit, MI 48202 – View Map).
Click here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS.
Visit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.
NEIdeas is about more than just the money.
Whether applicants win cash awards or not, all businesses that apply are welcomed into the NEIdeas network, where they may access further opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. NEIdeas All-Applicant Assistance offers (1) catered matchmaking to small business service providers; (2) workshops around business growth topics; and (3) connections to other applicants and NEIdeas Ambassadors.
NEIdeas is a program of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), operated with assistance from Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).

NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ The Matrix Center (Osborn), 5/4, 6-8 p.m.
2016-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Matrix Center, 13560 East McNichols, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
We believe that a great idea can help a good business grow. NEIdeas is a program that celebrates existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park – rewarding those with the best ideas for growth.
NEIdeas is rewarding a total of $500,000 in cash awards to over 30 existing businesses in 2016 through the $10k Challenge and the $100k Challenge.
Learn more about this opportunity for business growth and get help applying at an NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop on Wednesday, May 4, 6-8 p.m., at the Matrix Center (13560 E. McNichols, Detroit, Michigan 48201 – View Map)
Click here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS.
Visit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.
NEIdeas is about more than just the money.
Whether applicants win cash awards or not, all businesses that apply are welcomed into the NEIdeas network, where they may access further opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. NEIdeas All-Applicant Assistance offers (1) catered matchmaking to small business service providers; (2) workshops around business growth topics; and (3) connections to other applicants and NEIdeas Ambassadors.
NEIdeas is a program of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), operated with assistance from Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).

SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL ACADEMY
2016-05-07 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Wayne State University – Law School, 471 West Palmer, Detroit, 48202, United States
ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUPS: Join leading Detroit law firms, legal resource providers, and business professionals for a series of FREE panel discussions covering real estate, intellectual property, funding, social entrepreneurship and non profits, food businesses, accounting, tax, and employment issues for small businesses.
WHAT: Small Business Legal Academy [part of Detroit Entrepreneur Week 2016]
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2016 | 8:30am-4:00pm
WHERE: Wayne State University Law School | 471 West Palmer, Detroit
Register Here
(registration encouraged, but not required)
Attendees will hear from legal professionals on a variety of topics that are necessary for business owners to understand in order to take their business to the next level. Small business owners will have extensive opportunities for one-on-one conversations with the panelists.
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Participating law firms and legal resource providers include Bodman PLC, Brooks Kushman, Dickinson, Dorn Berden PLLC, Dykema, Honigman, Jaffe, Miller Canfield, Morsel Law, Canvas Legal, and Michigan Community Resources.
Participating corporations include General Motors, Hewlett Packard, and Plante Moran.

NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ Grand River Workspace (Grandmont-Rosedale), 5/12, 6-8 p.m.
2016-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand River Workplace, 19120 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI, 48223, United States
We believe that a great idea can help a good business grow. NEIdeas is a program that celebrates existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park – rewarding those with the best ideas for growth.
NEIdeas is rewarding a total of $500,000 in cash awards to over 30 existing businesses in 2016 through the $10k Challenge and the $100k Challenge.
Learn more about this opportunity for business growth and get help applying at an NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop on Thursday, May 12, 6-8 p.m., at the Grand River Workspace (19120 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – View Map)
Click here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS.
Visit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.
NEIdeas is about more than just the money.
Whether applicants win cash awards or not, all businesses that apply are welcomed into the NEIdeas network, where they may access further opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. NEIdeas All-Applicant Assistance offers (1) catered matchmaking to small business service providers; (2) workshops around business growth topics; and (3) connections to other applicants and NEIdeas Ambassadors.
NEIdeas is a program of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), operated with assistance from Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).

NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ Build Institute (SW Detroit), 5/16, 10 a.m.-noon
2016-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | BUILD Institute, 2701 Bagley, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
We believe that a great idea can help a good business grow. NEIdeas is a program that celebrates existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park – rewarding those with the best ideas for growth.
NEIdeas is rewarding a total of $500,000 in cash awards to over 30 existing businesses in 2016 through the $10k Challenge and the $100k Challenge.
Learn more about this opportunity for business growth and get help applying at an NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop on Monday, May 16, 10 a.m.-noon, at Build Institute (2701 Bagley Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216 – View Map).
Click here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS.
Visit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.
NEIdeas is about more than just the money.
Whether applicants win cash awards or not, all businesses that apply are welcomed into the NEIdeas network, where they may access further opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. NEIdeas All-Applicant Assistance offers (1) catered matchmaking to small business service providers; (2) workshops around business growth topics; and (3) connections to other applicants and NEIdeas Ambassadors.
NEIdeas is a program of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), operated with assistance from Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).

NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop en Español @ SER Metro, 5/17, 6-8 p.m.
2016-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | SER Metro-Detroit, 9301 Michigan Avenue , Detroit, 48210, United States
We believe that a great idea can help a good business grow. NEIdeas is a program that celebrates existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park – rewarding those with the best ideas for growth.
NEIdeas is rewarding a total of $500,000 in cash awards to over 30 existing businesses in 2016 through the $10k Challenge and the $100k Challenge.
Learn more about this opportunity for business growth and get help applying in english or spanish at our NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop on Tuesday, May 17, 6-8 p.m. at SER Metro-Detroit (9301 Michigan Avenue – Auxiliary Building, Detroit MI, 48210)
Click here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS.
Visit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.
NEIdeas is about more than just the money.
Whether applicants win cash awards or not, all businesses that apply are welcomed into the NEIdeas network, where they may access further opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. NEIdeas All-Applicant Assistance offers (1) catered matchmaking to small business service providers; (2) workshops around business growth topics; and (3) connections to other applicants and NEIdeas Ambassadors.
NEIdeas is a program of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), operated with assistance from Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).

NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ Focus:HOPE, 5/23, 6-8 p.m.
2016-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Focus:HOPE, 1355 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48238, United States
We believe that a great idea can help a good business grow. NEIdeas is a program that celebrates existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park – rewarding those with the best ideas for growth.
NEIdeas is rewarding a total of $500,000 in cash awards to over 30 existing businesses in 2016 through the $10k Challenge and the $100k Challenge.
Learn more about this opportunity for business growth and get help applying at an NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop on Monday, May 23, 6-8 p.m. at Focus:HOPE (1200 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238 – View Map)
Click here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS.
Visit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.
NEIdeas is about more than just the money.
Whether applicants win cash awards or not, all businesses that apply are welcomed into the NEIdeas network, where they may access further opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. NEIdeas All-Applicant Assistance offers (1) catered matchmaking to small business service providers; (2) workshops around business growth topics; and (3) connections to other applicants and NEIdeas Ambassadors.
NEIdeas is a program of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), operated with assistance from Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).

NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ Michigan Works! (Highland Park), 5/27, noon-2 p.m.
2016-05-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Michigan Works! (Highland Park), 144 Manchester St., Highland Park, 48203, United States
We believe that a great idea can help a good business grow. NEIdeas is a program that celebrates existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park – rewarding those with the best ideas for growth.
NEIdeas is rewarding a total of $500,000 in cash awards to over 30 existing businesses in 2016 through the $10k Challenge and the $100k Challenge.
Learn more about this opportunity for business growth and get help applying at an NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop on Friday, May 27, noon-2 p.m. at Michigan Works! Highland Park (144 Manchester St., Highland Park, MI 48203)
RSVP here or call 844-NEI-DEAS.
Visit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.
NEIdeas is about more than just the money.
Whether applicants win cash awards or not, all businesses that apply are welcomed into the NEIdeas network, where they may access further opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. NEIdeas All-Applicant Assistance offers (1) catered matchmaking to small business service providers; (2) workshops around business growth topics; and (3) connections to other applicants and NEIdeas Ambassadors.
NEIdeas is a program of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), operated with assistance from Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).

WHEN
Friday, May 27, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT) – Add to Calendar
WHERE
Michigan Works! (Highland Park office) – 144 Manchester Street, Highland Park, MI 48203 –View Map

Last Call NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop! @Northeast Guidance Center, 5/31, 6-8 p.m.
2016-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Northeast Guidance Center, 2900 Conner St , Detroit, MI, 48215, United States
We believe that a great idea can help a good business grow. NEIdeas is a program that celebrates existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park – rewarding those with the best ideas for growth.
NEIdeas is rewarding a total of $500,000 in cash awards to over 30 existing businesses in 2016 through the $10k Challenge and the $100k Challenge.
This is the final year to apply, and applications close June 1! To get help before submitting your application, attend the Last Call NEIdeas 2016 Info Session & Workshop on Tuesday, May 31, 6-8 p.m. at the Northeast Guidance Center – 2900 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48215 – View Map.
Click here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS.
Visit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about the challenge.
NEIdeas is about more than just the money.
Whether applicants win cash awards or not, all businesses that apply are welcomed into the NEIdeas network, where they may access further opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. NEIdeas All-Applicant Assistance offers (1) catered matchmaking to small business service providers; (2) workshops around business growth topics; and (3) connections to other applicants and NEIdeas Ambassadors.
NEIdeas is a program of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), operated with assistance from Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).

NEIdeas Business Growth Event: Branding & Marketing Your Business
2016-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | TechTown, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
NEIdeas is inviting all 2015 $10K and $100K challenge applicants to attend the third of fiveBusiness Growth Events this year. Attendees will learn about marketing and branding and receive tips from fellow business owners and marketing and branding professionals on how to be effective in these areas through both digital and traditional methods.
When: Monday, June 20, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: TechTown, 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI 48202 (Map and Directions)
Click here to RSVP.
NEIdeas is committed to celebrating existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park by helping ALL applicants grow.
