DETROIT - Ugly Talk came to Detroit last month to feature established founders and operators who have made the hard calls. The wins matter. So do the misses, pivots, and decisions behind them. You get the real story, not the cleaned-up version. One of the speakers was Bob Skinner, co-founder of NeuroAIgent, and long time
Startups don’t exactly begin the office war with a huge team. They are small and often in small spaces, and growth can come faster than the office was designed to support. Equipment, marketing materials, product inventory, tools of the operational trade—they stack up quickly! And if you’re not careful, you can find yourself working on
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize and statewide exposure after organizers extended the application deadline for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Pitch Competition to March 6. The pitch competition is part of the annual MCSB Summit, which recognizes standout small businesses from across the state
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/cars-parked-on-side-of-the-road-near-buildings-during-daytime-flC-jZUNWaQ Michigan’s entrepreneurial scene has grown significantly, providing opportunities for side businesses and solopreneurs to thrive. Whether you’re launching a local service, online venture, or creative project, building a sustainable business requires careful planning and adaptability. Understanding the practical steps for success can help you make the most of your efforts while balancing other
NEW YORK - If billionaire investor Mark Cuban were starting his career today, he knows exactly where he would be putting all his time and energy, not into risky side hustles or oddball business ideas, but into artificial intelligence. In a resurfaced video from his talk at SXSW, Mark Cuban made it clear that for Gen Z and
DETROIT - The redevelopment of the historic Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Midtown Detroit has reached a major milestone, with Invest Detroit officially moving in as the anchor tenant of the newly rebranded Jefferson Hub. The 115,000-square-foot innovation and office space is scheduled for full opening in fall of 2025 and is now leasing space
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Wayne County, or owned by residents of Wayne County. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners’ skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to
DETROIT - Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe was crowned the winner of the 2025 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown on June 19. Owner Lauren Ellis took home the $100,000 grand prize, courtesy of Comerica Bank, to kickstart and open the brick-and-mortar business of her dreams in Detroit. She will also receive technical assistance from TechTown
GRAND RAPIDS - Bamboo — a co-working company with other locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Royal Oak — is targeting a November opening date for its new Grand Rapids location, UICA building. It will include reopening the building’s theater, gallery space and rooftop patio. The building will also serve as the new headquarters for
ANN ARBOR – Diane Durance, a veteran leader in entrepreneurial programs for over 20 years, has recently stepped into her newest role as CEO of Headwaters North, the Sault Ste. Marie SmartZone. Her mission? To spearhead the development of a Blue Tech Hub across Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, including areas like Traverse City.
