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SUMMARY:Get Your Business on the Map with Google Southwest Detroit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre 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 Ford Resource and Engagement Center. If you do not have one\, we will have a limited number available. \nFord Resource and Engagement Center\, AKA Mexicantown Mercado \nRegister now!
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/get-your-business-on-the-map-with-google-southwest-detroit/
LOCATION:Ford Resource and Engagement Center\, 2826 Bagley Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Social Media Monitoring 101 at TechTown
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister Now! \nHow to monitor social media for mentions about your brand or business. Monitor for social media conversations that matter to your business. Learn about available software and how to address both positive and negative mentions. \n  \nWhat are people are saying ONLINE about your brand\, business\, restaurant\, organization? \nThere are over 800 #SocialMedia sites. Throw in forums and the number increases dramatically\, making it difficult to monitor easily. \nSocial Media Monitoring for your Business or Organization will help you identify tools to assist in listening for conversations about your business and best practices for addressing both positive and negative mentions. \nEven if you or your business aren’t active on social media it’s important to know and understand sentiment about your brand. \nGo beyond Google alerts with #SMCD EDU. \n \nSpeaker:\nGraves Neal De Armond\nSocial Media Analyst \nGraves has worked in both the private and public sectors. He enjoys volunteering and sits on the Board of the Social Media Club of Detroit. When not working he spends time with family and his newly rescued Boxer puppy. \n \nSpeaker:\nBilly Strawter Jr\nSocial Media Strategy\nSocial COOP Media \nBilly has a passion for strategy and showing clients how digital can open new opportunities. For the past 13 years Billy has worked with brands to combine traditional marketing with the online world. \n———————————————————————————— \nSocial Media Club Detroit’s primary mission is to connect the active hubs and professionals in our area while also helping promote social media literacy\, technologies\, and encourage ethical behavior and share best practices. \nMonthly meetings consist of topics discussion\, presentations\, panels or featured speakers.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/social-media-monitoring-101-at-techtown/
LOCATION:TechTown\, 440 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Allied Media Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th annual Allied Media Conference: June 18 – 22\, 2015. Held every summer in Detroit\, the conference brings together a vibrant and diverse community of people using media to incite change: filmmakers\, radio producers\, technologists\, youth organizers\, writers\, entrepreneurs\, musicians\, dancers\, and artists. We define “media” as anything you use to communicate with the world. You are a media-maker!Learn more: www.alliedmedia.org/amcCheck out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orOxQ0d7eOURegister now!
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/allied-media-conference/
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SUMMARY:NEIdeas $100k Challenge Workshop
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URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/neidea-100k-challenge-workshop/
LOCATION:Eastern Market Shed 5 [Kid Rock Commons]\, 2934 Russell St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48212\, United States
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SUMMARY:We Are All City Builders: How to Create Vibrant\, Inclusive and Innovative Cities for All
DESCRIPTION:Please join internationally renowned planner and advocate\, Gil Peñalosa\, for an inspiring public lecture and conversation. \nWayne State Community Arts Auditorium \n450 Reuther Mall \nDetroit\, MI 48202\n5:30PM Doors open\n6PM Keynote & Conversation\n7:30PM Reception \nGil Peñalosa is founder of 8-80 Cities and former Commissioner of Parks\, Sport and Recreation for the City of Bogotá\, Colombia. He advises decision makers and communities on how to create vibrant cities and healthy communities for everyone regardless of social\, economic\, or ethnic background. \nFollowing his keynote\, Gil will be joined on stage by Raquel Castañeda-Lopez\, Detroit City Council Member\, District 6; Jason Hall\, co-founder of Slow Roll Detroit; and Ryan Myers-Johnson\, curator and founder of Sidewalk Festival of Performing Arts. \nThis event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to join a reception following this event. \nParking is available for $7.00 in Structure #1 at the corner of Cass Ave. and Palmer St. This venue is accessible via DDOT routes #16 Dexter and #53 Woodward. \n————————–————————–———————–  \nMove Detroit: Creating Vibrant\, Inclusive\, and Innovative Public Places is an immersion week of workshops\, discussions\, and activities with Gil Peñalosa of 8-80 Cities presented by Jefferson East\, Inc. in partnership with Wayne State University Office of Economic Development with support from Knight Foundation.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/we-are-all-city-builders-how-to-create-vibrant-inclusive-and-innovative-cities-for-all/
LOCATION:WSU Community Arts Auditorium\, 450 Ruether Mall\, Detroit\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bootstrappers Breakfast – Detroit Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION: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 \nBootstrappers Breakfast Detroit is moderated by Travis Johnson\, bootstrapper and founder of foodjunky and Brian Bosche\, bootstrapper Co-founder of TernPro. \nThe 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. \nWhether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or thinking about starting something from your garage\, come on out for a great conversation.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/bootstrappers-breakfast-detroit-monthly-meetup/
LOCATION:Bizdom\, 1528 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Build Next: The Pitch Generator Canvas Part 1
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWorkshop Outcomes:\n+You will leave with an actionable map for managing your company’s narrative\n+You will be clear on what makes your business model competitive\n+You will be able to confidently express your unique\, competitive advantage\n+You will be able see how to leverage your narratives across your entire business operations (sales\, marketing\, SEO and social media) \nSchedule\n6-7pm: Review your business model.\nAll 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. \n7-8pm: Complete the remaining sections of the Pitch Generator canvas. (second hour) \n8-9pm: Craft your pitch\, minute-by-minute. \nTickets:\nBuild grads – $45\nNon Build grads – $60 \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/build-next-the-pitch-generator-canvas-part-1/
LOCATION:BUILD Institute\, 2701 Bagley\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Let's Put Detroit On The Map
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre 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. \nPlease 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. \nGrand River Workplace \n19120 Grand River Ave\nDetroit\, Michigan\nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/lets-put-detroit-on-the-map/
LOCATION:Grand River Workplace\, 19120 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup Screening & Discussion Series (Later-Stage Advice)
DESCRIPTION:The 13th meetup of the Detroit ‘How to Start a Startup’ series! This week’s topic: Later-Stage Advice \nThis 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…. \nBizdom 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/). \nAgenda: \n6:00 – 6:10 Casual Networking \n6:10 – 7:00 Screening \n7:00 – 7:30 Discussion \nWhether 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. \nParking: 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
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/how-to-start-a-startup-screening-discussion-series-later-stage-advice/
LOCATION:Bizdom\, 1528 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Build Next: Credit and Caribbean
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/build-next-credit-and-caribbean/
LOCATION:BUILD Institute\, 2701 Bagley\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Bamboo Detroit & Grand Circus Present: Free Intro to Coding Workshop!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll cover (using JavaScript): \n\nCommon terms used by programmers\nData Types\nBoolean Expressions\nConditional Statements\n\nDon’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.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/bamboo-detroit-grand-circus-present-free-intro-to-coding-workshop/
LOCATION:Bamboo Detroit\, 1442 Brush Street \,  Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150814
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SUMMARY:TECHTOWN RETAIL BOOT CAMP DEADLINE EXTENDED!
DESCRIPTION:Aug 14\, 2015 \, \n \n\nTechTown’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. \nThe boot camp will cover \n\nChoosing the right location\nMerchandising\nSound fiscal management\nCustomer service\nMarketing and branding\nGovernment regulations and processes\nTaxes and insurance\nPlanning start-up costs\nBusiness Model Canvas\nDeveloping the pitch\n\nHow it works \n\nEight weeks of in-person sessions\, facilitated by business development and retail experts\nDetroit-specific topic are also addressed\, including introductions to select neighborhoods and key stakeholders\, as well as opportunities and resources\nAll graduates will receive a toolkit of professional services to help launch business. Services include:\n\n• social and digital marketing consultation\n• legal review of lease agreements\, partner or vendor contracts\n• business plan development\n• public relations support \n\nProgram culminates with a “Draft Day” where up to five successful graduates maybe awarded packages which include:\n• Subsidized permanent or pop-up location\n• Point-of-sale system\n• Inventory subsidy \n\n\nWho is eligible  \n\nMust be willing to locate business in Detroit\nOperate as brick-and-mortar\, for-profit\, independent retail establishments OR have evidence of retail activity (Pop-up\, web site/ecommerce transactions\, trunk shows\, etc.)\nStrong value proposition; offers an exciting product niche and/or serves community need\nPrevious retail experience\nGood understanding of start-up costs and ability to commit personal funds\nCommitment to launching business within three months of program completion\n\nPotential “Draft Day” placements\n \nUp 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. \nApplication process \nApplications are now open. Apply here: bit.ly/rbc2015tt\nFee  \nProgram fee upon acceptance is $499. \nFor more information \nQuestions? Contact blocks@techtowndetroit.org. \nProgram partners and sponsors \nRetail 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. \nProgram sponsors are JPMorgan Chase Foundation\, New Economy Initiative and Bedrock Real Estate Service. \nDEADLINE EXTENDED: Retail Boot Camp applications will be accepted through August 14\, 2015.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/techtown-retail-boot-camp-deadline-extended/
LOCATION:TechTown\, 440 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:3 Keys that Build Your Business @ TechTown
DESCRIPTION:Are you telling the right stories to the right people? Learn the three secrets to business success with celebrated entrepreneur and author Lynne Golodner. \nIdentify your unique story and finesse your messaging\, reach media\, build relationships that expand brand awareness and grow your business in meaningful and lasting ways! \nLynne 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. \nLynne 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. \n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/3-keys-that-build-your-business-techtown/
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SUMMARY:High Growth Happy Hour with Shinola CMO
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \n  \nPlease RSVP here. Space is very limited for this special event. Drinks and light appetizers will be served.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/high-growth-happy-hour-with-shinola-cmo/
LOCATION:Shinola Detroit\, 441 W Canfield St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Forbes Under 30 $1M Change the World Competition. Deadline August 26th.
DESCRIPTION:The Forbes Under 30 $1 Million Change the World Competition is the largest ever for young social entrepreneurs. \nFive 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nAll 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. \nThese 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.” \nLearn more \n\n 
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/forbes-under-30-1m-change-the-world-competition-deadline-august-26th/
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SUMMARY:Bamboo Lunch & Learn: Overview of QuickBooks
DESCRIPTION:Bamboo Detroit member and CPA Kathy McCallum is here to help you go over all the ins and outs of Quickbooks. \n+ How to use QuickBooks for your businesses \n+ Tips and tricks from Kathy \n+ An in-depth Q & A session to answer specific questions for your needs. \nWhether 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. \nRSVP HERE  \nBamboo members can attend this lunch for free. Non-members ticket is $10.00\, includes lunch. \nAbout Kahty McCallum\, CPA & Senior Accountant \nKathy 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. \nAreas of Expertise: Accounting\, tax planning and preparation for small business and individuals. QuickBooks consulting and training\, HUD reporting. \nBamboo Detroit \nBamboo 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.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/bamboo-lunch-learn-overview-of-quickbooks/
LOCATION:Bamboo Detroit\, 1442 Brush Street \,  Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112157
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SUMMARY:Ready Set Build
DESCRIPTION:Sep 30\, 2015 \, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm\n \n\nJoin 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. \nAll 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. \nPurchase tickets here.\n\nEdit This
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/ready-set-build/
LOCATION:BUILD Institute\, 2701 Bagley\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151006T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151006T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112157
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SUMMARY:Java @ the Junction: Streamline Marketing with Low Cost Tools
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEntrepreneurs 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. \nRSVP HERE \nThis presentation will educate attendees on readily available\, easy setup:\n· SaaS (Software as a Service) and cloud tools\n· Mobile apps\n· Tool integrations \nThe presenter will demonstrate several tools from related to:\n· Client relationship management\n· Task management\n· Public relations\n· Social media and content creation\n· Graphic work and multimedia\n· Website development\n· Training \nParticipants can expect to learn about tools\, tips\, and tricks that they can immediately apply to their every day operations\, increasing productivity and reducing waste. \nWorkshop Facilitator\nAngela 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. \nAngela 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”. \nCoffee will be hot and ready.\n\nFree and secure parking is available in the marked MDOT lot at the northeast corner of Cass and Amsterdam.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/java-the-junction-streamline-marketing-with-low-cost-tools/
LOCATION:TechTown\, 440 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151008T210000
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SUMMARY:Tech Town Toast of the Town
DESCRIPTION:Oct 8\, 2015 \, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n \n\nJoin 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. \nToast 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. \nOur 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. \n\nComplimentary 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. \nBusiness attire. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/tech-town-toast-of-the-town/
LOCATION:TechTown\, 440 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151014T200000
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SUMMARY:High Growth Happy Hour with Detroit Labs
DESCRIPTION:Oct 14\, 2015 \, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\nWe’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. \nJoin 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. \nRSVP HERE \nSchedule for Happy Hour \n6-630 – Networking & Drinks \n6:30-7:30 – Chat with Detroit Lab’s Co-founder Nathan Hughes \n7:30-8 – Networking \nAbout Nathan Hughes \nAs 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. \nPrior 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. \nPlease 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/high-growth-happy-hour-with-detroit-labs/
LOCATION:Detroit Labs\, 1520 Woodward Ave #600\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151015T180000
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SUMMARY:New Co. Detroit
DESCRIPTION:Oct 15\, 2015 \, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm\n \n\n\n\nVisit inside 50+ of the city’s most inspiring companies during NewCo Detroit. \n\n\n\nNewCo turns the conference model inside out.\nInstead of gathering in a ballroom\, the city’s most important founders and entrepreneurs invite you into their headquarters\nfor one-hour experiential sessions. All sessions have limited capacity.Check our full schedule and choose yours now. \nNewCo 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. \n  \nWhat makes a company a NewCo? \nNewCos are on a mission to change the world. \nNewCos are enablers\, not gatekeepers. \nNewCos believe in open collaboration with customers\, suppliers\, employees\, and their community. \nNewCos believe in transparent communication. \nNewCos are open minded and nimble. \n  \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/new-co-detroit/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations\, Downtown\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151020T170000
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SUMMARY:2015 Brand Camp Summit Detroit: Branding\, Entrepreneurship and Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:Oct 20\, 2015 \, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\n \n\n\nComing to Detroit Tuesday\, October 20\, 2015 \nThe 2015 Brand Camp Summit- Branding\, Entrepreneurship and Technology Conference\, is a premier entrepreneurial and startup conference hosted at the Michigan Science Center (Downtown Detroit). \nWhen:  Tuesday\, October 20\, 2015 9:00 am-5:00 pm (Registration is from 8:00am-9:00am) \nRSVP \nBrand 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. \n\nFind out all the details here: www.brandcampsummit.com \n\nFollow Us on Twitter: @BrandCampu \nFacebook Fan Page: Brand Camp University \nHashtag: #brandcamp15
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/2015-brand-camp-summit-detroit-branding-entrepreneurship-and-technology-conference/
LOCATION:Michigan Science Center\, 5020 John R St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151020T180000
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SUMMARY:BizGrid LIVE 2015
DESCRIPTION:Oct 20\, 2015 \, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm\n \n\nBizGrid LIVE is an afternoon gathering and resource fair where Detroit entrepreneurs engage with dozens of the city’s most active business assistance organizations. \nTuesday\, October 20\, 2015\n1-6pm • Happy hour • 5PM \nREGISTER HERE \nBreakout session topics and times coming soon! \nThe event is FREE to attend. The parking is FREE\, details to follow. \nOur 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! \nWhether 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. \n  \nDon’t Forget: Tweet and Share your business concepts and experiences during the event @BizGrid \n#BizGridLive
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/bizgrid-live-2015/
LOCATION:TechTown\, 440 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T200000
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SUMMARY:Business Growth Event – Access to Capital
DESCRIPTION:  \nNEIdeas 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. \nPanel: \n\nDerek Edwards – Invest Detroit\nRay Waters – Detroit Development Fund\nNicole Farmer – Lifeline Business Consulting\nKirsten Ussery – Detroit Vegan Soul\nDeborah Glass – Black Pride Beauty\nKelli Kavanaugh – Wheelhouse Detroit\n\nNEIdeas is committed to celebrating existing businesses in Detroit\, Hamtramck\, and Highland Park by helping all applicants grow. \nTo register for this free event\, please visit https://www.getfeedback.com/r/Ny5AadK9. \nAppetizers and refreshments will be provided \n  \n 
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/business-growth-event-access-to-capital/
LOCATION:New Rosedale House\, 18845 W McNichols Rd\, Detroit\, 48219
CATEGORIES:NEIdeas Business Growth Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160417T013007Z
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SUMMARY:Business Growth Event – Workforce Development & Traning
DESCRIPTION:  \nNEIdeas 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. \nPANEL  Moderated by: Bernard Thompson\, Focus:HOPE \n i.   Making the Decision to Hire  \n     Nancy Thomas\, Continuum Health Management Services\n     Kathy Miller\, US Small Business Development Center \nii.  Finding & Developing Your Employees  \n     Les Lance\, J&G Pallet \n     Twanna Tidwell\, Business Services\, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation \niii.  Creating A Workplace Culture & Retaining Talent\n      Jason Murphy\, Russell Street\n      Dr. Alicia Renee Farris\, Restaurant Opportunities Center \nNEIdeas is committed to celebrating existing businesses in Detroit\, Hamtramck\, and Highland Park by helping all applicants grow. \nTo register for this free event\, please visit https://www.getfeedback.com/r/QPAPo7nO. \nAppetizers and refreshments will be provided \n  \n 
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/business-growth-event-workforce-development-traning/
LOCATION:Focus:HOPE\, 1355 Oakman Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48238\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEIdeas Business Growth Event
ORGANIZER;CN="NEIdeas":MAILTO:info@NEIdeasDetroit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T161216Z
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SUMMARY:NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ TechTown
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNEIdeas 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. \nLearn 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). \nClick here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS. \nVisit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.  \nNEIdeas is about more than just the money. \nWhether 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. \nNEIdeas 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).
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/neideas-info-session-workshop/
LOCATION:TechTown\, 440 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160504T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T173918Z
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SUMMARY:NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ The Matrix Center (Osborn)\, 5/4\, 6-8 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNEIdeas 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. \nLearn 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) \nClick here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS. \nVisit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.  \nNEIdeas is about more than just the money. \nWhether 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. \nNEIdeas 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).
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/neideas-info-session-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Matrix Center\, 13560 East McNichols\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112157
CREATED:20160502T150250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T150250Z
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SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL ACADEMY
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHAT: Small Business Legal Academy [part of Detroit Entrepreneur Week 2016] \nWHEN: Saturday\, May 7\, 2016  |  8:30am-4:00pm \nWHERE:  Wayne State University Law School   |    471 West Palmer\, Detroit \nRegister Here\n(registration encouraged\, but not required) \nAttendees 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. \n—————————————————————————————— \nParticipating 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. \nParticipating corporations include General Motors\, Hewlett Packard\, and Plante Moran.
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/small-business-legal-academy/
LOCATION:Wayne State University – Law School\, 471 West Palmer\, Detroit\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160512T200000
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SUMMARY:NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ Grand River Workspace (Grandmont-Rosedale)\, 5/12\, 6-8 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNEIdeas 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. \nLearn 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) \nClick here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS. \nVisit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.  \nNEIdeas is about more than just the money. \nWhether 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. \nNEIdeas 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).
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/neideas-info-session-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Grand River Workplace\, 19120 Grand River Ave.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48223\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop
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SUMMARY:NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop @ Build Institute (SW Detroit)\, 5/16\, 10 a.m.-noon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNEIdeas 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. \nLearn 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). \nClick here to RSVP or call 844-NEI-DEAS. \nVisit www.neideasdetroit.org to learn more about upcoming sessions.  \nNEIdeas is about more than just the money. \nWhether 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. \nNEIdeas 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).
URL:https://neideasdetroit.org/event/neideas-info-session-workshop-4/
LOCATION:BUILD Institute\, 2701 Bagley\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEIdeas Info Session & Workshop
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