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…
ILERA Apothecary is an award-winning skincare brand rooted in science, intention, and the healing power of plants. Founded by chemist and environmental health scientist Chinonye Akunne, the company blends clean beauty principles with cultural heritage to create vegan, cruelty-free, and…
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 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…
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…
Farnsworth Upcycle offers inspiration and ideas on how to upcycle items rather than toss them in the trash. Salvaging scrap and junk saves these materials from the waste stream and reduces our carbon footprint. CHALLENGE To present the new upcycling…
