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3×3 Pitch Competition

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

3 Companies. 3 Minutes. 3 Awards.

Get ready to be inspired at the Velocity 3X3 Pitch Competition!

Come watch as local entrepreneurs take the stage to share their incredible stories of resilience and success during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this fast-paced event, each participant will have just three minutes to present how they navigated challenges, adapted their businesses, and emerged stronger than ever.

Whether you're an entrepreneur yourself, a supporter of small businesses, or simply someone who loves hearing innovative success stories, this is an event you won't want to miss. Join us as we celebrate creativity, determination, and the entrepreneurial spirit that keeps our community thriving.

Reserve your seat now and be part of an evening filled with inspiration and triumph!

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.

Free

Coffee & Conversation: October 2024

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

We're excited to invite you to our October Coffee & Conversation event featuring Faris Alami, CEO of International Strategic Management (ISM, Inc.)! Faris helps business owners develop a solid foundation and business strategy so they can be successful—helping to improve sales, productivity, organization, company culture, and employee relations.

Velocity's Event Coordinator, Nadia LaPensee will be hosting the event and is available for any questions you have!

About the Presenter

Faris Alami

As founder and CEO of International Strategic Management (ISM, Inc.) Faris works with international leaders and entrepreneurs on strategies and implementations, creating empowering environments for startups and existing businesses to prosper and grow. Faris also founded the non-profit Connecting Dots Globally – a STEMpreneurer program where high school and university students learn to launch a global technology company. In his career, he has been a special advisor and entrepreneurial ecosystem expert with the World Bank, a business advisor with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, and a mentor to MBA students and entrepreneurs globally. Faris works with high-ranking officials facilitating economic and workforce development programs in entrepreneurship, small/medium enterprise development, mentorship, and funding. His insights into strategies for and facilitation of entrepreneurship activities have been sought out by more than 61 leaders of nations and organizations. He currently serves as Chair of GlobalTies Detroit, on the Board of Directors for Leadership Oakland and the American Lung Association to name a couple, and Advisory Boards across America.

Free

CEVA: City Electric Vehicle Alternative

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

Join us for the unveiling of AMTeK-Global’s City Commuter Electric Vehicle Alternative (CEVA), a groundbreaking solution for urban mobility. Designed for short trips in cities, college campuses, retirement communities, indeed anywhere, that a low-speed vehicle is a more logical choice! CEVA is a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to traditional mobility options. At the event, you’ll learn directly from the founders about their innovative journey, their growing network of global dealers, and how CEVA is transforming the personal mobility landscape.


About the Event

CEVA

Founded in Detroit in 2023, AMTeK-Global developed CEVA after years of R&D to create a simple, sustainable, and functional vehicle. It’s not intended to replace the family car but to complement it for point-to-point trips in congested urban areas or leisurely rides through parks and campuses.



Don’t miss the chance to explore the future of transportation! Check out the vehicle in person and be among the first to experience their new website. Come see what CEVA is all about and join us in shaping the future of mobility!

Free

Founders First Fridays

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

Join us for a monthly networking event, Founders First Friday. This event aims to allow founders and entrepreneurs to get together and connect on the first Friday of every month.

The event will be hosted by the Michigan Founders Fund's very own Ryan Lapensee. This is a casual event with no set agenda for founders and entrepreneurs to have the opportunity to connect, share their challenges, and be resources for one another.

Free

Coffee & Conversation: November 2024

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

Join us for an exclusive sneak peek reading of Cliché, the highly anticipated book by Ian Watts that promises to transform the way we think about common sayings. Discover how age-old clichés, often dismissed as trite, hold profound insights into mindset, drive, and joy. During this special event, Ian Watts will share captivating excerpts from his book, blending narrative storytelling with groundbreaking scientific research on the psychology and neuroscience behind everyday phrases.



Attendees will be among the first to explore practical strategies for personal growth and resilience. This is more than just a reading—it's an opportunity to engage with ideas that will inspire lasting change in your mindset and emotional well-being. Enhance Your Mindset, Increase Your Drive, and Experience Lasting Joy by joining us!


About the Presenter

Ian Watts

Ian Watts is an Entrepreneur, Author, and Small Business Coach from Detroit who built a multi-million-dollar business by age 26. He has raised millions in capital, launched multiple businesses, and helped clients across 40+ states and globally to transform their thinking and achieve success. As the founder of SB Dream Coach, Ian's mission is to "Build Businesses that Bless the World," focusing on developing both mindset and skillset to help business owners reach their goals.



Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Detroit’s most inspiring voices! Reserve your free spot today!



Velocity's Event Coordinator, Nadia LaPensee will be hosting the event and is available for any questions you have!