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How Entrepreneurs Can Bounce Back After a Car Accident

The life of an entrepreneur is already filled with challenges, market fluctuations, staffing issues, cash flow concerns. Then suddenly, a car accident introduces a whole new dimension of obstacles.  One moment you're heading to a client meeting, the next you're in an emergency room with your business hanging in the balance. For entrepreneurs, a car

By |2025-04-22T16:19:29-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Guest Columns|

What New Entrepreneurs Should Know About Canadian Business Regulations

In Canada, the entrepreneurial scene is full of opportunities. First-time entrepreneurs are important for the economy, driving innovation and creating jobs. However, understanding business regulations is often overlooked. These rules ensure businesses operate legally and ethically, protect consumer rights, and promote fair competition. Knowing these regulations is essential for long-term success. Many focus on market

By |2024-07-24T17:54:09-04:00July 24th, 2024|Guest Columns|

MSUFCU’s Desk Drawer Fund Donates $72,500 To Five Community Organizations

EAST LANSING — The Desk Drawer Fund, the philanthropic foundation of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), recently announced it would be awarding $72,500 in grants to five community organizations, supporting their efforts to make a positive impact in our community. Founded in 2019, the foundation focuses on five areas, or “pillars,” as it fulfills its

By |2023-05-21T17:58:39-04:00May 21st, 2023|Entrepreneurs|

Context, Not Content, Says Terry Bean, Digital Marketing Expert

ANN ARBOR - Long-time digital marketing guru Terry Bean has fine tuned his business to focus on helping companies develop the correct context for their target audience rather than correct content. So what's the difference you ask? Watch this short video interview with him and he explains. More at www.TryBean.Com https://youtu.be/qOAgOU83vgo

By |2022-03-23T10:47:16-04:00March 23rd, 2022|Digital, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

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|

Grand Rapids Online Coaching Startup Raises $3.5 Million Series A Round

GRAND RAPIDS—MaxOne, a Grand Rapids-based online youth coaching startup, announced it had raised $3.5 million in Series A financing. The round was led by Stadia Ventures, a St. Louis-based sports and eSports venture firm, and also included NBA star Chris Paul, the Piquet Family Office, a minority owner of the Texas Rangers, and the Grand

By |2021-07-27T07:16:19-04:00July 26th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Applications Open For Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids Cohort

GRAND RAPIDS - Applications are now open!  Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the 2021 Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids cohort. Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on September 13th, 2021, and ending on November 19th, 2021. As a member of the cohort, teams receive:  | $20,000 in funding  | Access to

By |2021-07-20T12:23:39-04:00July 17th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Wayne State University Startup Developing Eco-Friendly Marine Coating For Ships, Boats

DETROIT – Repela Tech LLC, a Detroit-based sustainability tech startup from Wayne State University, was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II grant totaling $993,788 for research and development on a patent-pending (WSU Tech ID 20-1601), first-of-a-kind, safe antifouling marine coating. The project, “STTR Phase II: The Next Generation of

By |2021-07-11T18:15:48-04:00July 11th, 2021|Clean Update, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|