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July 17 CMURC | SmartZone and Great Lakes Bay Small Business Support Hub

CMURC is a professional and diverse coworking space with accelerator programs focused on product and strategic development for entrepreneurs to positively impact the economy in the Great Lakes Bay Region. It brings together local, regional and statewide partners to accelerate the success of entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporations growing businesses and jobs by leveraging the resources […]


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July 17 20Fathoms

20Fathoms is a technology hub and startup incubator focused on cultivating a thriving and connected startup ecosystem in Northern Michigan.


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July 17 Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County | Port Huron SmartZone

The Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County is a regional non-profit economic development agency that has served the Blue Water Area for over 60 years. The EDA is supported by public and private sector investors and works closely with community stakeholders and regional partners to stimulate the economy and drive job growth and […]


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July 12 Lenawee Now | Adrian-Tecumseh SmartZone

Lenawee Now is a nonprofit organization dedicated to economic and business expansion throughout Lenawee County. By attracting new businesses, helping to grow established businesses, and supporting entrepreneurial endeavors in Lenawee, Lenawee Now is creating an economically viable and vibrant region. In addition to business attraction, retention and start-up activities, Lenawee Now provides critical services to […]


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July 12 Velocity | Sterling Heights SmartZone

As Macomb County’s MEDC SmartZone, we are an entrepreneur incubator and accelerator located in the Sterling Heights innovation district focused on high-tech and advanced manufacturing companies with a specialization in the Defense sector. We offer world-class office, event, meeting, and coworking spaces along with wrap-around technical assistance and support services to help you start and […]


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July 12 Spartan Innovations (MSU) | Grand Rapids SmartZone

The MSU Research Foundation’s venture creation entity – Spartan Innovations – drives MSU entrepreneurs to develop their ideas, create business plans, and successfully launch high-tech startups.


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July 12 Michigan Economic Development Corporation

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital media, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. The MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, talent enhancement, and urban and […]


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July 12 MTEC | Houghton-Hancock SmartZone

MTEC is a Michigan SmartZone supporting the commercialization of technology companies emerging from Michigan Technological University and the Houghton/Hancock area to build a prosperous regional economy.


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July 12 EDA Underground Incubator

Region 6 Smart Zone


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July 12 The Right Place, Inc.

Serving West Michigan since 1985, The Right Place, Inc. is a regional economic development organization funded through investments from the private and public sectors. The Right Place drives regional economic development initiatives to stimulate economic growth, wealth creation, and operational excellence by focusing on productivity, innovation, and the retention, expansion, and creation of quality employment […]


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