The Michigan SBDC (Small Business Development Center) provides consulting, training, and market research to assist for new ventures, existing small business, and advanced technology companies. With nearly 1,000 centers across the nation, the SBDCs are funded in part by the…
Kelly Services has provided workforce solutions to customers in a variety of industries throughout its history. The range of workforce solutions and geographic coverage has grown steadily over 70 years to match the needs of its customers. Kelly expertise spans…
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council (Great Lakes WBC) is a nonprofit champion for women and minority businesses, providing access to capital, certification for women-owned businesses, corporate contracting opportunities, and small business educational support. CHALLENGE Committed to supporting small businesses impacted by…
Co.act Detroit is a hub for accelerating collaborative action in Southeast Michigan’s nonprofit community, facilitating transformation that moves missions and communities forward. In April 2021, the first Earned Revenue Accelerator was announced. Earned revenue models, while relatively rare, are gaining popularity among…
The German American Business Council of Michigan was established in 1994 in Detroit and previously operated as part of the German American Chamber of Commerce Midwest, Michigan Chapter. CHALLENGE With its transition to an independent non-profit organization as of 2020,…
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is “a culturally relevant community where all people can experience their world through music.” The DSO’s NextGen combines a ticket membership program and volunteer leadership committee to attract and engage young professionals and develop its…
Since 1985, Katherine’s Catering has produced over 65,000 events. Innovation and growth are the secret ingredients to keeping the company fresh and relevant. Over three decades, the catering and events company has responded to how their clients use catering in…
A unique service to fill a gap in the health care system, BridgeCare Specialists started in 2020 as one of the nation’s few transitional care service companies and the first independent company in Michigan to offer remote patient monitoring. Based…
The 313 STRONG program at TechTown is a customized support program for brick-and-mortar small businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park neighborhoods. The team works with professionals to provide one-on-one assistance to help launch, stabilize, and grow local businesses and…
Mayfield Athletics is an innovative sports equipment company with a passion to enhance safety and functionality for players of all ages. S.A.F.E.Clip, one of its products, is the latest advancement in facemask clip design to replace standard clips installed on…
