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SUMMARY:TechTown Detroit Alumni - Honoring Detroit’s Bold Entrepreneurs - Cluster #4
DESCRIPTION:Session 4: The Alumni Spotlight: An Evening of Glamour & Growth\n \nStep into the spotlight! We’ll roll out the red carpet to honor the brilliance\, grit\, and creativity of our TechTown alumni. Dress to impress for an elevated evening featuring professional photography\, a rich tapestry of diverse local cuisine\, and a celebration of the bold ideas driving our community forward.  \n \n5:00 PM: Registration and Red Carpet \n5:30 PM: Celebration and great food \n \nWhat to Expect: \n \nA Night to Celebrate: Dress up\, enjoy fantastic food\, get your picture taken\, and connect with your alumni community without needing a pitch or notebook!
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/techtown-detroit-alumni-honoring-detroits-bold-entrepreneurs-cluster-4/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI & Automation: Build Night 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our AI Build Night 101! These are beginner-friendly\, hands-on experience designed for exploring new tools\, professionals looking to streamline their work\, or simply someone curious about what AI can actually do beyond the hype. This session is built for those who have heard the buzz\, maybe experimented with a few tools\, but still feel unsure about how to apply AI and Automation in a meaningful\, practical way. Instead of overwhelming you with technical jargon or abstract concepts\, we focus on breaking everything down into clear\, simple ideas you can immediately understand and use. \nThroughout the session\, we take a practical\, step-by-step approach to demystifying AI and Automation. You’ll learn what these tools actually are (and aren’t)\, how they fit into real workflows\, and where they can create the most impact in your day-to-day work. We’ll explore accessible\, no-code and low-code tools that allow you to build without needing a technical background\, and we’ll show you how small automations can lead to significant time savings and increased productivity. Participants won’t just sit and listen because you’ll be actively building. Through guided exercises and real-world examples\, you’ll start creating simple automations\, experimenting with AI-powered tools\, and thinking through how these solutions can apply to your own goals. Whether it’s automating repetitive administrative tasks\, organizing and analyzing information more efficiently\, improving customer interactions\, or quickly prototyping a new idea\, you’ll walk away having already taken action. \nBeyond the tools themselves\, this Build Night 101 is a beginner course built to build confidence and shift your mindset. AI and Automation can feel intimidating at first\, but once you understand the fundamentals\, they become powerful\, approachable resources that anyone can use. By the end of the session\, you’ll not only have a stronger understanding of what’s possible\, but also a clearer sense of how to continue exploring and building on your own. Come ready to learn by doing\, ask questions\, experiment freely\, and connect with others who are on a similar journey. You’ll leave with practical knowledge\, tangible progress\, and a solid foundation to start integrating AI and Automation into your work\, your projects\, and your everyday life. \nJoin us every month for our AI Build Night 101 and become part of our ecosystem. Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/ai-automation-build-night-101-6/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open City: People Buy the Why
DESCRIPTION:People don’t just buy what you do. They buy why you do it. \n \nAs a small business owner\, your lived experience\, values\, and vision are your strongest brand assets. Products can be replicated; your personal story can’t. \n \nJoin us at the next Open City for People Buy the Why\, a panel discussion on the craft of founder-led storytelling. We’re sitting down with marketing strategists and local business owners who have built loyal followings by telling their stories authentically. Whether you run a brick-and-mortar\, service-based\, or e-commerce business\, you’ll leave ready to communicate your purpose with clarity and conviction. \n \nWhat You’ll Gain \n\nA clear process for identifying your core “why” and putting it into words\nAn understanding of why customers invest in founders\, not just products\nPractical ways to turn your personal journey into loyal community support
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/open-city-people-buy-the-why/
LOCATION:Terri’s Detroit\, 16311 E Warren Ave\, Detroit\, Detroit\, Michigan\, United States
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SUMMARY:Let's Start Your Business - Romulus
DESCRIPTION:Have a business idea but not sure where to begin? A lot of people sit on an idea for years because the first step feels confusing. This workshop is for you. \nWe’ll go through it with you step by step. You’ll pick your business name\, check that it’s available\, and file your business with the State of Michigan before you leave. Our team is with you the whole time\, so you won’t be figuring it out alone. \nYou’ll leave with: \n● Your business name\, checked and filed with the state \n● Your $50 filing fee\, covered by us \n● Insight into opening a business bank account \n● An invite to next year’s Ask a CPA & Lawyer session \nWho it’s for: anyone with a business idea who hasn’t filed yet. No experience needed. \nYou’ve been thinking about it long enough. Save your seat today.
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/lets-start-your-business-romulus/
LOCATION:11189 Shook Rd\, 11189 Shook Rd\, Romulus\, Romulus\, Michigan\, United States
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