3 Companies. 3 Minutes. 3 Awards.
Participants will have 3 minutes to pitch bold, community-rooted business ideas that create real local change. Show how your venture drives shared prosperity—by creating jobs, solving local problems, or reinvesting in your neighborhood through inclusive and innovative strategies.
Join us on Thursday,November 13th, 6-8pm.
How Can I Get Involved?
Celebrate Growth
The pursuit of entrepreneurship in Macomb County, we are excited to present grants that will propel the winning ventures to new heights!
Bonus Audience Favorite Award = $1K
Coaching and Competition
Selected participants will receive two hours of personalized, one-on-one coaching with Marc Alexander of Lite Raise to refine and perfect their pitch.
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Marc Alexander is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and social innovator focused on education, nonprofits, and community development. As the Founder of Lite Tuition and Co-Founder/CEO of Lite Raise, he is reshaping fundraising while serving on multiple boards and inspiring change through speaking, writing, and advocacy.
Marc Alexander, Founder of Lite Raise and Lite Tuition
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP0127 awarded to Sterling Heights Local Development Finance Authority (“LDFA” or “Velocity”) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury & Powered by:
