Detroit

Detroit Finally Awards First Recreational Marijuana License To Grower

DETROIT - Doghouse Farms, a grow operation on Detroit’s east side, received the license and soon will be selling marijuana on the recreational market. The business invested roughly $4 million in a 25,000-square-foot cultivation facility that it hoped would be able to grow for the adult-use market long before this, MJBizDaily reported. Michigan launched recreational

By |2022-06-01T18:06:56-04:00June 1st, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

$2.5 Million To Finance Green Energy Updates for Detroit Residents, Nonprofits

LANSING — A new loan program from Michigan Saves will help low- to moderate-income Detroiters and nonprofit organizations more easily access financing to update buildings and electrical systems to greener, cleaner and more cost-effective technologies. The new loan program will launch on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Funded through a $2.5 million program-related investment from The

By |2022-05-17T14:10:19-04:00May 17th, 2022|Clean Update, Featured|

TechTown Hosts Virtual Conference To Coach Black-Owned Businesses To Success

DETROIT – In honor of Black History Month, TechTown Detroit will host a free, one-day virtual conference to prepare Black-owned businesses in metro Detroit for success through the global pandemic and beyond. Individuals who run Black-owned businesses, who are part of the business service ecosystem or simply curious how to support Black-owned businesses in metro

By |2022-02-13T19:10:50-05:00February 13th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

TerryWorldWide Looks To Add Cannabis Business In Detroit

ANN ARBOR - Terry Willis, founder of TerryWorldWide.Com, started his Detroit-based business in 2010 and works closely with Home Depot to supply various construction materials. Terry Willis, CEO TerryWorldWide Now the entrepreneur is taking a close look at adding a cannabis line of business in Detroit to his portfolio. To find out why

By |2022-01-24T12:25:00-05:00January 24th, 2022|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Ready To Take Your Business To The Next Level?

DETROIT - You've read the success stories about our Retail Boot Camp alumni, and now it's your turn to apply for TechTown's RBC Spring Cohort and grow your business to a permanent location with our intensive 12-week program. If you're preparing to open a brick-and-mortar in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, this program is for

By |2022-01-16T18:26:51-05:00January 16th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|

Michigan Redistricting May Help Democrats. But Will It Hurt Black Voters?

LANSING — Michigan’s citizen redistricting panel could approve maps this month that would make the state far more competitive, giving Democrats a solid chance at controlling the state Legislature for the first time in decades. But many African-American leaders fear the approach will reduce their clout, as the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s proposals have

By |2021-11-08T10:42:14-05:00November 7th, 2021|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

TechTown To Receive $400,000 Federal Grant

DETROIT - The US Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is awarding TechTown Detroit a grant of $400,000 to unlock angel capital and diversify angel investing throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region. The grant is part of the Build to Scale Program, which aims to accelerate technology entrepreneurship by increasing inclusive access

By |2021-10-24T16:31:51-04:00October 24th, 2021|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Detroit Demo Day Announces Finalists For Annual Entrepreneurship Competition

DETROIT – Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day today announced the 15 finalists competing for a share of more than $1 million in funding in their fifth annual entrepreneurship competition – one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. The 15 finalists, representing a broad segment of industries, were chosen out of over 100

By |2021-09-20T18:30:08-04:00September 20th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Tech Innovation Driving Growth On Both Sides Of Michigan’s Border

DETROIT - The state of Michigan shares a lengthy border with Canada, measuring 721 miles. Just north of Michigan is the Canadian province of Ontario, and the total number of border crossings in Michigan ranks among the top 10 highest volumes between the United States and Canada. The technological innovations taking place on either side

By |2021-06-05T10:19:26-04:00June 5th, 2021|Guest Columns|

TechTown Detroit Kicks Off Startup Fund For Black Tech Entrepreneurs

DETROIT – TechTown Detroit announced the kickoff of its new Startup Fund. Donations to the fund are currently being accepted to provide grants of up to $10,000 to Detroit-based Black tech founders to help their companies get off the ground and grow. The TechTown Startup Fund is designed to cover the financial gap many tech

By |2021-04-19T20:01:39-04:00April 19th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|