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July 12 New Enterprise Forum

The New Enterprise Forum (NEF) is an all-volunteer organization of experienced service providers, entrepreneurs, and executives. The organization provides coaching, at no cost to startup entrepreneurs, to perfect their investor pitches. They critique and provide insights on the pitch’s content, including both business and investor perspectives, to help the team succeed. The organization also helps […]


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July 12 Ponyride

Operating from its 33,000 square foot building in Corktown, Ponyride is a catalyst for deploying social capital to a diverse group of artists, creative entrepreneurs, and makers who are committed to working together to make communities in Detroit sustainable.


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July 12 Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center

The Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center provides education, one-on-one consulting, and connections to Oakland County-based small businesses. The team has over 70 years of experience working with small businesses and specializes in helping companies grow. Through advanced marketing, financial, and management tools, clients get critical information to help them make better decisions about […]


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July 12 Seamless IoT

Seamless is a global commercialization program, pairing startups with large enterprises to bring smart, connected things to market. This first-of-its-kind collaboration merges the best from startup culture and enterprise expertise.


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July 12 Sky7Ventures

We are a Global Incubator That Focuses on Innovative Technologies and Great People Sky7Ventures provides seed, venture, and growth-stage funding to the best companies. We provide these companies unparalleled support in design, recruiting, marketing, and more.


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July 12 Southeast Michigan Entrepreneurs Association

Southeast Michigan Entrepreneurs Association is a member-based organization focused on providing entrepreneurs with vital support through mastermind groups. Mastermind groups allow entrepreneurs to brainstorm, problem solve, learn and grow with like-minded entrepreneurs and small business owners. Meetings are held once a month.


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July 12 The A2 Startup Garage

The A2 Startup Garage is a coworking space in downtown Ann Arbor dedicated to helping early-stage startups make an impact.


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July 12 TSRL, Inc.

Therapeutic Systems Research Laboratories (TSRL), Inc. is a privately owned, specialty pharmaceutical firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A key aspect of our strategy is our Technology Accelerator, an ongoing collaborative process that lends our expertise and capabilities to entrepreneurs seeking to obtain the data and non-dilutive funding necessary to develop and/or commercialize their inventions. […]


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July 12 The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc.

The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc. (EG) was established in 1997 to lead business recruitment and retention in Jackson County. The EG is a nonprofit private/public partnership organized to promote and coordinate economic development initiatives and create wealth within Jackson County.


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July 12 Ann Arbor New Tech

The Ann Arbor New Tech meetup welcomes members from any school, sector, or industry function (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, lawyers, marketers, students, etc.) interested in local high-tech startups. They seek to foster tech entrepreneurship by facilitating communication, providing access to resources, and creating community. Members meet every few weeks to participate in demo events, educational […]


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