Entrepreneurship

Hannah Ashmore and Sara Samborn with Kenna, a Michigan Conservation Dog trained to sniff out invasive spotted lanternflies.

Michigan resident trains “Conservation Dogs” to sniff out invasive species

Ann Arbor dog trainer Hannah Ashmore is building a network of dogs and handlers trained to sniff out environmental threats that human eyes can miss.

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Retail incubators help small businesses test the leap into storefronts

The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.

How startup Vanly is mapping the future of life on the road

Vanly addresses the critical "where-to-sleep" anxiety by connecting travelers with a nationwide network of private parking hosts, including in the U.P.

This Michigan nonprofit is brewing success for immigrant entrepreneurs

Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs can help revitalize and sustain Michigan’s economy.

Mt. Pleasant line dancing
How a community dance movement fuels connection, wellness and economy

Backyard Boots & Beats is not only bringing people together through line dancing—it’s creating consistent foot traffic, supporting local venues, and building an ecosystem where community-driven entrepreneurship can thrive.

Jessica Tharp, owner of Book Love Bar in Ypsilanti.
Independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths

Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.

A volunteer stocks the food club at Community Action House in Holland, Mich.
New campaign seeks to reduce Michigan businesses’ food waste by doubling food donations

A new initiative led by the nonprofit Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is seeking to double the amount of food that Michigan businesses donate to food banks and rescues.

Tom Woodman stands in front of a 3D-printed home in Detroit created by his company, Citizen Robotics, which is planning two developments in Pontiac. The company aims to reduce construction costs at scale and create a new renting model that gives renters equity in a housing fund.
From 3D-printed homes to a ‘pocket neighborhood’: Finding new solutions to affordable housing

Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.

Generation E: Growing the next generation of entrepreneurs

The Generation E program for student entrepreneurs is a collaboration among the city of Monroe, its small businesses, and Monroe Public Schools.

Entrepreneur creates waterproof gear for outdoor enthusiasts with help from EDA

Aaron Hulett found the resources he needed to release his new company, P39 Adventure Gear, by working with the EDA of St. Clair County.

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