Start Garden

Demo Day Is Coming💥9.18.2024💥100 Entrepreneurs💥Calder Plaza💥Over $200,000 in Winnings💥Food Trucks💥Live DJ💥 . Let’s Go‼️

We’re excited for Founders First Friday on September 6th FT. Janee Beville 💥 She will be leading a workshop titled ‘The Mental Stamina of a Founder: Build Your Resiliency Plan’💥 . Life is hectic & being an entrepreneur requires the mental and emotional capacity to engage in the process of making your business successful. It is important to identify and practice a plan that helps you be resilient to the stress of entrepreneurship! In this workshop, founders will spend some intentional time identifying personal resiliency plans that will address their physical, mental, and emotional needs as they build the capacity to handle the life of a business owner. . Don’t miss out on this free event at our Cafe Event Space at 10:00am on September 6th!

We caught up with Jamiel Robinson of GRABB for a continuation of our Black Business Month conversation series. This interview ties into one of the issues brought up by Erik Lauchie’ a few days ago, and offers a great piece of advice for entrepreneurs- watch until the end!

On September 18th, 100 Local Entrepreneurs will be Showcasing their Businesses at Start Garden’s Demo Day 2024‼️ Come out, show your support, and VOTE for the people’s choice award!

2 of our Directors, Jorge & Laurie, hosted a Q & A styled Lunch for Founders today! They covered a variety of topics from Demo Day 2024 preparation to Business Loans and helped connect dots in the ecosystem ( networks are important! ). Stay tuned for the next meet-up announcement!

Entrepreneurs💥 Session # 2 of our Founders Financial Literacy Series is coming up on August 7th💥 This Session will be led by Rueben Levinsohn, of Washington Avenue Advisors and will be covering the 8 drivers of growth. It is designed to get founders thinking about an eventual successful exit as they build their companies. Financial literacy is VITAL for startup founders to make informed decisions, attract investors, manage finances effectively, and navigate the complex financial landscape. Every founder needs to develop accurate budgets, forecast expenses and revenue, and make strategic decisions about resource allocation. When founders understand their financial position and market conditions, they can create viable financial plans and strategies that support their personal and business growth objectives. Register for this free event here: https://lnkd.in/dTmw3msf

On Tuesday, 7/30/24, Join Michigan SBDC & West Michigan APEX Accelerator for an in-person event with representatives from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Central Procurement Division presentation covering how to bid on State of Michigan contracts. 10am -11am The Bicycle Factory 201 Front St. Ave SW #200 GR MI 49504 Speakers will review the basics of how to do business with the state and will include info on new initiatives geared towards increasing opportunities for Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBEs). Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eV8sxdk5

Highly awaited, much anticipated, it’s the announcement we have all been waiting for! Congratulations to this year’s Start Garden 100🎉! This talented group of Entrepreneurs have amazing ideas that span all business sectors- we can’t wait to see them all at Demo Day 2024. Stay tuned as we will be following their stories from the check pick up event, workshops & meetings, all the way up to Demo Day where 10 will be awarded with a $20,000 check💥‼️