Opal Grove Games is a board game store with an ecommerce platform, on a mission to share the joy of gaming in a community that welcomes every person. CHALLENGE The co-founders approached Blended Collective as they were considering a new…
Reem Akkad Design is an award-winning, full-service design studio specializing in commercial and luxury residential interiors. Known for fusing old and new, classic and contemporary, the firm creates complex, multi-layered spaces that reflect each client’s unique definition of luxury. With…
Konjo Me is a culturally rooted Ethiopian food brand founded by Chef Helina Melaku, known for vibrant flavors, handcrafted spice blends, and immersive dining experiences. While the business began with pop-ups and catering, Konjo Me is rapidly expanding into consumer-packaged…
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…
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…
With distribution in premier grocery markets, Fusion Epicure offers healthy snack choices by using authentic ingredients in the form they were created without human processing. Made from natural ingredients, the brand delivers distinct quality, flavor and nutrition. CHALLENGE As the…
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…
