February Blog Updates

Welcome to the February edition of our Blog, where we bring you the latest in entrepreneurship and innovation.

What's inside this blog?

1️⃣ Velocity's 2024 NUMBERS!

2️⃣ Exciting News: Discover our newly designed website.

3️⃣ Introducing Velocity's New Incubator Programs! 

4️⃣ Nominations are NOW open for the 13th Annual Macomb Business Awards.

5️⃣ Register for engaging events like Coffee & Conversations, Velocity's Roadshow, and Michigan's Founder First Fridays to connect with fellow business owners and fuel your growth.

Check out our YEAR END VIDEO HERE!

Exciting News: Discover our Newly Designed Website!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! This exciting platform is designed to enhance your experience and keep you connected with our community. We invite you to explore our upcoming events, dive into our innovative programs, and get to know our dedicated team members who are passionate about making a difference.

Introducing Velocity's New Incubator Programs: Ignite Your Startup Journey with Incub-8 and Momentum!

Incub-8

Welcome to the Incub-8 Ideation & Early Stage Incubator Program! This intensive 8-week course, offered quarterly, is designed to empower entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses to transform their ideas into actionable go-to-market plans.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of their market fit, pricing model, and financial requirements. By the program’s conclusion, they will have crafted a go-to-market plan that clearly outlines their Year 1 milestones, setting a strong foundation for future success.

Learn More: https://www.mivelocity.com/incub-8

Momentum

This program is tailored for businesses with at least a year of operations and current revenue generation, the program offers expert guidance in scaling strategies, marketing, legal advice, funding opportunities, and grant applications.

Held twice annually, cohorts begin in spring and fall, with applications opening in February and August. Selection is competitive, so apply promptly to secure your spot today: https://www.mivelocity.com/momentum

Nominations now open for the 13th Annual Macomb Business Awards!

Macomb County Planning and Economic Development (MCPED) is excited to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2025 Macomb Business Awards. The event, which is slated for Thursday, May 15, will be hosted with a Hollywood-style theme at the AMC Forum 30 in Sterling Heights. As such, the department is going to roll out the red carpet and shine a spotlight on local businesses and organizations that are striving to build their workforce, expand market share, be good neighbors and more.

Those interested can submit themselves for consideration from February 5 through March 7. Categories include:

💎Best Place to Work

💎Fueling the Talent Pipeline

💎Green Macomb Sustainability Award

💎Hidden Gem

💎Manufacturer of the Year - Presented by Macomb Next

💎Nonprofit of the Year

https://www.macombgov.org/macomb-business/macomb-business-awards/macomb-business-award-nominations

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