Author Archives for Spencer Olinek
November 19, 2015 9:02 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
In each issue we’ll feature a successful connection between a NEIdeas applicant and BizGrid organizations to give you ideas to grow your small business. Congratulations to Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics, winner of a 2015 NEIdeas $10,000 Challenge Grant. Anew provides prosthetic (artificial limb) and orthotic (brace) devices. It will use the grant to purchase… read more
November 19, 2015 8:59 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
Information sessions are part of DEGC’s ongoing commitment to connect every business that applied for NEIdeas to the BizGrid services they need for growth. The most recent session was held September 23 at TechTown and focused on hiring new staff, one of the most commonly expressed needs among 2014 NEIdeas $10k applicants and a top-five need among… read more
November 19, 2015 8:57 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
Here’s a list of upcoming workshops to help you grow your business. Sign up for one – or more – today! Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) “Venture Start” is a series of workshops that provide an introductory overview of topics that are key to starting a business. “Business Legal Issues” will be held Friday,… read more
September 18, 2015 8:23 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
Beginning October 1, the SBA will host another round of “Getting to Yes! Removing Barriers to Small Business Lending,” an eight-week, fast-track program designed to help you complete your loan package and prepare you to meet with lenders to apply for financing. Spaces are being held for NEIdeas applicants. To participate in… read more
September 18, 2015 8:21 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
DEGC will host its next Business Growth Information Session Wednesday, September 23, from 4 – 8 p.m. at TechTown. The topic will be staffing and workforce needs of small businesses. Information Sessions are part of DEGC’s ongoing commitment to connect every business that applied for NEIdeas to the services they need for growth. The most… read more
September 18, 2015 8:20 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
Accounting Aid Society, New Detroit and TechTown Detroit’s SWOT City program have collaboratively developed “Road to Readiness,” a capital readiness training and technical assistance program for businesses in Detroit neighborhoods. With this new program, our partners are targeting existing neighborhood businesses that may not have complete or accurate financial records, may have outstanding credit or… read more
September 18, 2015 8:19 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
University Pharmacy, a full-service, independent pharmacy owned by Maria and Jason Young, is not just your neighborhood pharmacy; it’s a community wellness center. In addition to filling prescriptions, it offers additional services like immunizations; cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetic screenings; and counsels its customers on the importance of taking their medication and implementing lifestyle changes… read more
July 15, 2015 9:06 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
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. SCORE DETROIT, a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business in Southeast Michigan, recently teamed up with Monty Luke, independent owner and… read more
July 15, 2015 9:06 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
A new report reveals that small business owners who have completed the educational component of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program grow their revenue and create jobs at rates that outperform the broader economy, and the data for alumni of the Southeast Michigan program, based at Wayne State University, trends higher than the… read more
July 15, 2015 9:06 am
Published by Spencer Olinek
Would you like to give an employee with leadership potential practical management training? The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) is offering a Supervisory Skills Seminar for new and experienced supervisors in August. It is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to thrive in today’s manufacturing environment and will feature simulations, examples and… read more
