In each issue we’ll feature a successful connection between an NEIdeas applicant and a BizGrid organization to give you ideas to grow your small business. Helen Shaw, owner of Model Behavior Hair Salon, was ready to move her salon to a new location, hire additional stylists and sell hair products, but needed funding to make… read more
Here’s a list of NEIdeas financial resource partners who can connect your business to capital or better prepare you to pursue financing. All presented at the January NEIdeas Financial Resources Reception at the Westin Book Cadillac. Build Institute (see article in this issue) April Boyle, executive director april@buildinstitute.org CEED (Center for Empowerment and… read more
“It’s in the Details: Why Good Design is Good Business” is the topic for the next Open City forum Monday, April 20, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit. Joshua Smith will moderate the panel of speakers: Andrew Kopietz, Good Done Daily Patrick Thompson, Patrick Thompson Design Christa Price, Business… read more
Have you been in business for at least three years, have revenues of at least $400,000 and at least one employee other than yourself? If you answered yes to all three questions, you may qualify for the SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative. This intensive series focuses on executives of businesses poised for growth in historically challenged… read more
If you’re thinking about starting a business, you won’t want to miss Build Basics, an eight-week business and project planning class offered by Build Institute for aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Registration is now open! This class, which will begin in April, is taught by local experts with a variety of backgrounds who share their real… read more