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SUMMARY:Open City | State of the City Small Biz Edition
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Sept. 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \n\n\nThis session will be held in-person at The Congregation. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.\, with the session starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nJoin Open City on Thursday\, September 17th for State of the City: Small Business Edition. City leaders and organizational visionaries sit down for a moderated panel discussion\, followed by an open Q&A. No fluff\, no lectures\, just real talk on capital access\, growth initiatives\, and neighborhood corridor support for Detroit entrepreneurs. \nWhat you’ll gain \n\nCapital & Funding Unleashed: Straight talk on the newest grants\, investments\, and citywide programs open for applications right now.\nNeighborhood Corridor Momentum: How targeted strategies and resources are helping homegrown businesses thrive in their own neighborhoods.\nLive\, Direct Access: Bring your questions to an open Q&A with the people actually shaping Detroit’s business policy.\n\nCost \nFree to attend. \nSpeakers \nJoe Rashid\n\nExecutive Director\nEast Warren Development Corporation\n\nMartha Potere\n\nNeighborhood Economic Development Team\, City of Detroit\n\nSean Gray\n\nSenior Vice President of Small Business Services\nDetroit Economic Growth Corporation
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/open-city-state-of-the-city-small-biz-edition/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Venture 313 Buildathon & Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venture 313 Buildathon & Showcase 2026\nJoin TechTown Detroit\, Invest Detroit Ventures\, the Detroit Development Fund\, the Gilbert Family Foundation\, and the City of Detroit for five days of building real solutions to Detroit’s biggest challenges no experience required. \nThis September\, builders\, dreamers\, and product developers from across Detroit come together to design and ship digital tools that address real municipal challenges. Hosted by Venture 313 in partnership with the City of Detroit\, the Buildathon anchors Detroit Homecoming week as its opening act. \nApplications open August 20. From there\, you’ll spend two days getting oriented and trained on the latest AI-assisted development tools Claude Code\, Lovable\, ChatGPT\, GitHub\, and Vercel before diving into a build weekend where your team turns an idea into a working product. \nPick your challenge. \nTeams choose a category to build against: \n\nSafe\, Just & Thriving Neighborhoods\nCommunity & Public Health\nReliable Transportation\, Infrastructure & Sustainability\nOpen\, Accessible & Responsible Government\nFuture of Education & Youth Opportunities\nFuture of Detroit: Physical AI\, cross-border opportunity\, the waterfront\, sport\, entertainment & media\n\nNo prior software experience is required. The education is built in\, and teams form on-site — so whether you’re a coder\, a designer\, a student\, or someone who’s never written a line of code\, there’s a seat for you. \nAt the Showcase\, you’ll pitch your working product to a live audience and a panel of judges. \n$50\,000 total is up for grabs: \n—————- \n$25\,000 for 1st place \n$15\,000 for 2nd place \n$10\,000 for 3rd place \n$2\,500 for People’s Choice \nAwards are delivered as a mix of cash and product development grants through Venture 313 and its partners. \nRegister now to apply and claim your spot!
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/venture-313-buildathon-showcase/
LOCATION:Jefferson Hub\, 950 Selden St\, Detroit\, 48201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retail Boot Camp Downriver Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Retail is about much more than selling products. It is about building a business that lasts. TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp gives Wayne County entrepreneurs a clear blueprint to strengthen their operations and turn an “opening soon” idea into a local landmark. \nBrought to the Downriver community with support from Wayne County\, this program prepares dedicated business owners to open and sustain permanent storefronts. Join this info session to see if the program fits your goals and learn how to submit a strong application. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nApplication Breakdown: Learn what makes a strong candidate\, how selection works\, and what you need to prepare your application.\nCurriculum Preview: Get a real look at the 12-week program\, covering startup costs\, lease negotiations\, site selection\, and financial planning.\nFunding Insights: Find out how participants can pitch for kickstart awards to help fund their physical store openings.\nLong-Term Mentorship: Discover how graduates receive up to six months of one-on-one coaching with TechTown strategists and access alumni events.\nLive Q&A: Get direct answers from the TechTown team so you can decide if this program is your next best move.\n\nThe Retail Boot Camp Downriver program is brought to you by: TechTown Detroit & Wayne County
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/retail-boot-camp-downriver-info-session-3/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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