ANN ARBOR – A federally backed small business recovery program in Washtenaw County has wrapped up after funding ran out—but not before offering a final group of entrepreneurs a clear look at what it takes to survive and grow in today’s economy.
Mike Brennan, editor of MITechNews.Com, was part of that final cohort.
In a new MITechNews video interview, I sit down with financial strategist Lysa Davis, founder of The Trusted Banker and a moderator for the Rise & Rebuild program, to break down what participants actually learned—and why those lessons still matter for small businesses across Michigan.
While the six-week accelerator focused on stabilizing operations, strengthening revenue, and improving financial positioning, one theme came up repeatedly: many businesses aren’t failing because of lack of demand—but because they are not structured in a way that makes them “bankable.”
That disconnect continues to limit access to capital, even as economic conditions stabilize.
You can learn more at www.thetrustedbanker.com, and www.cracomdev.com.
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