TechTown Detroit

During this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference put on by the Detroit Regional Chamber, Chris Holman, founder of the Michigan Business Network (MBN), spoke with Ned Staebler, TechTown’s president and CEO and Wayne State University's vice president for economic development! The two chatted about TechTown’s 20th anniversary and continued partnership with Wayne State, recent activity at our organization and more. 🌟 👇 Watch the segment! #MPC24

Our very own Christianne Malone, TechTown's chief program officer and assistant vice president for economic development at Wayne State University, will be on a panel next month during the HTX Sports Tech Sports Innovation Summit! 💡 Malone will be a part of the "Building Detroit's Sports and Tech Ecosystem: Innovation Investment and Growth" panel on July 17. She and her fellow panelists will discuss the city's unique assets in sports and tech, university-industry collaborations and more. 🙌

Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D. recently spoke to BridgeDetroit about the university’s graduation rates and College to Career initiative, ahead of her one-year anniversary as president. 🙌 While talking about the university’s Prosperity Agenda, she referenced TechTown Detroit as a vehicle to fuel innovation for Wayne State’s regional competitiveness and supporting neighborhood businesses. 🤝

Our Retail Boot Camp Showcase is just THREE DAYS away! 🚀 Join us on Tuesday, June 25, at the Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center to celebrate the spring 2024 graduates. The SHOP at Showcase starts at 4:30 p.m., where you can show your support by shopping and sampling our graduates' goods and services. At 6 p.m. participants will pitch on stage and answer questions from judges about their visions for their brick-and-mortar. ✨ Make a donation with your RSVP to the Kickstart Award fund and know that all graduates will continue their journey after RBC with TechTown at their side! ✅ techtowndet.org/4571X44

Calling all local retailers and service providers! 📢 Apply to be a vendor at The SHOP at TechTown to showcase your business. This free program offers an opportunity to gain access to the TechTown community and its resources, network with fellow Detroit area entrepreneurs, reach a broader customer base, learn about visual merchandising and generate sales. 👉 Learn more about The SHOP and apply today! https://lnkd.in/eP3jEmvt

🔈 Applications for the Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator are still open! If you have a Michigan-based energy or mobility startup, this program offered by VentureWell, TechTown Detroit and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s EPIC Prize is the best way to prepare your startup for the partnerships and investments necessary to launch. 🚀 ⬇️ Apply by Monday, July 15! VentureWell is offering a final virtual info session on Monday, July 8.

🗣️ Calling all metro Detroit entrepreneurs: First Thursdays is back! ✨ Our monthly networking series returns on Thursday, July 11. We had a successful inaugural event that brought together local entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate. We also highlighted six of our alumni small business owners! 🤝 Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, First Thursdays will continue providing the space to celebrate innovation and the spirit of entrepreneurship. ➡️ RSVP at techtowndet.org/3RwPot7 Note: We know this will technically be the *second* Thursday of the month. 😉 We moved our event to accommodate the Fourth of July and TechTown's building closure during the first week of July!

TechTown team members enjoyed the Wayne State University Alumni Brunch this morning at DTE Energy! 🌟 Our very own president and CEO and Wayne State's vice president for economic development, Ned Staebler, participated in a Q&A alongside WSU President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D. Leslie Vargas, owner of TechTown alum La Jalisciense Supermercado and Taqueria, also spoke at the event!

TechTown has been strengthening our city, neighborhoods and economy for 20 years! 🌟 From nurturing budding entrepreneurs to supporting established businesses, TechTown — Wayne State University's entrepreneurship hub — is committed to empowering entrepreneurship, innovation and equity. 🤝 Our mission is possible through the generosity of people who are passionate about uplifting entrepreneurs, building equity through opportunity and strengthening vibrant communities. 🙌 Help us continue this incredible work by donating whatever amount is right for you. Whether it’s $5 or $500, know that your gift is making an impact. 💌 Give today at techtowndetroit.org/donate!