Are your customers coming into a clean, safe, secure and welcoming environment to shop? Many business owners don’t know that they are legally liable for poorly lit parking lots and…
Join us for TechTown's Neighborhood Workshop Series - a monthly workshop series on both sides of town for neighborhood business owners. On Tuesday, August 13, TechTown Portfolio Manager Lawrence Jackson…
If you can’t get enough of the indie shopping events around town—we’ve got more! We’re expanding our regular Friday pop-up retail shop for the holidays right here at TechTown! Enjoy…
The Start Studio teams have been working hard over the past seven weeks, and now it's time to showcase their work! Come hear them share the journey of validating their…
Join MedHealth for an informative afternoon mixer to learn more about improving population health outcomes through innovation!
Join us for our monthly retail pop-up featuring a variety of local goods and services. Check back soon for a full list of vendors.
Join us for our neighborhood small business legal office hours, presented in partnership with Wayne State University Law School and Community Law Clinic.
Please join us for a night of dynamic storytelling — of journeys in entrepreneurship and of finding strength and inspiration in shared struggles and successes. We’ll begin with a screening of select segments of Detroit Public TV and PBS’s Boss: The Black Experience in Business,* which chronicles the untold story of African American entrepreneurship
Join us for our neighborhood small business legal office hours, presented in partnership with Wayne State University Law School and Community Law Clinic.
Join us for our monthly retail pop-up featuring a variety of local goods and services. Check back soon for a full list of vendors. The SHOP is supported by Wells…
Are you an investor or tech startup founder with questions about the complex world of venture capital and angel investing? If so, this event is for you.
The Start Studio teams have been working hard over the past 12 weeks, and now it's time to present their work. Join us for a virtual showcase as the teams share the journey of validating their innovative tech-based business ideas.
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
TechTown is hosting a special fireside chat for our network to help provide insights and action items to help your business complete the Rocket Mortgage Demo Days application. Join our team of Program Directors…
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us…
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
The Thursday Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business.
Join us for a 1-hour workshop on Designing the Customer Experience followed by The SHOP: Virtual Edition where attendees can see some of these tips and best practices in action.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
Join us October 1 from 4 – 5 p.m. to watch #TechTown President & CEO Ned Staebler share his powerful vision for how, together, we’ll rebuild our economy better.
The Thursday Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business.
The Thursday Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business.
On Thursday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, we will hold a live virtual information session for potential applicants to learn more information about this program. Join us to get an overview of the program and be included in notices of future program updates.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp is an intensive hands-on, 10-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses from pop-up stage to permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
The Thursday Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business.
TechTown, Detroit’s entrepreneurship hub, dedicated to helping tech startups and local businesses launch and grow, is pleased to announce demo day for it's new TechTown Incubator program. This event, following intensive, 30-week business development experience is designed to help tech founders fortify their businesses into sustainable, investment-ready companies.
When it comes to growing your network as a startup, your LinkedIn® company and personal profiles play a big role. Join the LinkedIn Detroit team for a Rock Your Profile…
Start Studio is TechTown’s answer to Detroit’s unmet demand for idea-stage tech business assistance. Our entrepreneurs-in-residence have been consistently hearing variations of “I have this crazy tech idea that just might work, but I don’t know where to start.” Pointing to books and tools and giving advice isn’t enough. Learning how to actually validate a business idea is a daunting and lonely proposition that takes our most precious of resources: time.
The Thursday Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
This workshop will walk through the application process for STEEP Detroit. Applications close Dec. 1, 2020.
More information to come
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
The Thursday Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business.
The Thursday Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
The Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business. We don’t get into business to figure out technology, yet the technology we select…
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
Why attend? TechTown and our local partners BUILD Institute, Venture Catalysts and Grand Innovation are proud to host an Info Session with Pamela Dover, Senior Director of Business Development & Marketing for Comcast Business,…
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up, and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office or patio! Join…
The Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the basics of e-commerce, why it is important, and…
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
The Training Series helps Detroit-area small business owners sustain, grow, or transition their business. Influence the energy to inspire the outcome: a creative way to describe the power…
Why attend? The Julian C. Madison Building LLC, WSU STEM Innovation Learning Center, TechTown and the Midwest I-Corps are pleased to announce STEEP: Supporting the Climb – a 10-month business incubator program for Black and African…
Help generate prosperity and opportunity for all with your Giving Day donations!
Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office, or patio! Join us for our live shopping event featuring a variety of Detroit-area businesses.
Join Paul Riser Jr., director of Detroit Urban Solutions, an urban tech initiative powered by TechTown, and Lindsay Robillard, fund development officer, as they explore the reasons why venture capital needs to diversify
This session is designed to walk you through calculating food costs up to restaurant (both dine-in and carryout) and pop up financials (pro forma).
Join Paul Riser Jr., director of Detroit Urban Solutions, an urban tech initiative powered by TechTown, and Lindsay Robillard, fund development officer, as they explore the reasons why venture capital needs to diversify
If you want to learn the first steps to becoming a startup, or you love hearing about the next big thing, this showcase is for you! Join us as the…
Join TechTown for a very special virtual shopping experience, and learn about new technology created by our alumni.
Join us as we congratulate the inaugural cohort of STEEP Detroit. Together, we will celebrate the accomplishments of these Black women entrepreneurs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and welcome the next cohort.
Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 17 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates and the program’s 11th cohort showcase.
Learn to re-energize underutilized assets and increase income with guest speaker Laura Sigmon.
Register to access free, professional training to elevate your business through TechTown Training Series
Please join Ned Staebler, President and CEO of TechTown Detroit, and Bonnie Graves, President of Girl Meets Grape, for a virtual happy hour benefit for the Startup Fund on Thursday, August 19 at 5 p.m.
Join Zoyes Creative Group and Design Core Detroit on August 24 at 6 p.m. for an interactive branding workshop, and gain hands-on experience!
Join us at Woodward | Warren Park on the campus of Wayne State University for a stroll through the Encouragement Experience! Featuring an installation by Ange Zelenak: artist, graphic designer and owner of local business, Inkcourage.
Join us for Toast of the Town Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Join TechTown for four themed episodes of The SHOP this October honoring Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!
Cheer on Detroit semifinalists Life Magnetics and Stark Drones as they compete with teams from Buffalo, Cleveland and Toledo to develop innovations that solve our greatest water problems and to win the grand prize! Watch the Erie Hack semifinals, hosted by TechTown Detroit and Wayne State University, on November 4 starting at 2 p.m.
Join TechTown Detroit and MedHealth for a free, virtual panel on Tuesday, November 9 at 5 p.m. as we discuss how to integrate technology into your business.
If you want to learn the first steps to becoming a startup, or you love hearing about the next big thing, this showcase is for you! Join us November 17 from 5 - 7 p.m. as the Start Studio teams share their innovative tech-based business ideas. There will be a panel of experts listening in, as well as the most important judge - YOU!
More information to come.
Mr. Cunningham, a certified public accountant, explains the employee retention credit and how to qualify for it. He covers the proper treatment of non-taxable income and discusses the Internal Revenue Services’ approach to dealing with individuals who have not complied with proper tax filing requirements.
Ms. Reynolds, a certified public accountant, focuses on Schedule C tax filers and provides tips on how to find a tax preparer. She covers the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), business meal deduction and preparing yourself for the 2021 tax filing season.
TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit
TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit
TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit
Usted escuchará acerca de la Administración de las obligaciones fiscales, principales impuestos de negocio, cambios del 2021 y cómo prepararse para su declaración de impuestos anual.
TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit
Join TechTown Detroit and our partners for a free, day-long virtual conference Feb. 22 in observance of Black History Month as we prepare Black-owned businesses in Detroit for success through the global pandemic and beyond.
Viewers will learn the basics of business systems in Operations 101 with Racheal Allen, CEO of Operations School. She discusses the five essential systems every business, regardless of size, should have in place.
Interested in stimulating economic growth in the Great Lakes region? Consider participating in TechTown Detroit's Catalyst Angel Program.
NEW PERKS ARE COMING! Stop by the Garage to hear from your Collaborative Workspace Team about our new Wellness Room, Recording Room and a Member/Tenant Referral Program.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for the return of our retail pop-up, taking place in-person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from the following local vendors:
If you want to apply for the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest but have questions–come get the answers! In this Q&A session, the Hatch Detroit team will walk you through the application and talk about each component required: your team, vision, marketing and financials.
If you want to apply for the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest but have questions–come get the answers! In this Q&A session, the Hatch Detroit team will walk you through the application and talk about each component required: your team, vision, marketing and financials.
If you want to apply for the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest but have questions–come get the answers! In this Q&A session, the Hatch Detroit team will walk you through the application and talk about each component required: your team, vision, marketing and financials.
If you want to apply for the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest but have questions–come get the answers! In this Q&A session, the Hatch Detroit team will walk you through the application and talk about each component required: your team, vision, marketing and financials.
If you want to apply for the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest but have questions–come get the answers! In this Q&A session, the Hatch Detroit team will walk you through the application and talk about each component required: your team, vision, marketing and financials.
Durante esta sesión, vamos a aprender acerca de los permisos y requisitos para la construcción y remodelación. Vamos a discutir esto desde un punto de vista arquitectónico, así como el papel del inspector de la ciudad, y las posibles consecuencias de no cumplir con las leyes o regulaciones locales.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for the return of our retail pop-up, taking place in-person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local vendors
If you want to learn the first steps to becoming a startup, or you love hearing about the next big thing, this showcase is for you! Join us as the Start Studio teams share their innovative tech-based business ideas.
Marketing Fundamentals: Email Marketing (Three-part Workshop Series) Email marketing is one of the easiest ways to stay in touch with your existing and potential customers. It is also a powerful…
Join us for From Pop-up to Permanent: Conversations with TechTown Alumni to hear Tiffany Cartwright, Jessica Blair Kwalli and Ken Walker share their journeys of opening a brick-and-mortar storefront and how TechTown has been supporting them along the way.
Join us for Opening in a pandemic: Conversations with TechTown alumni who persisted to hear Mark Knox, James McKissic and Katrina Wilson discuss how TechTown helped them open their brick-and-mortar during the pandemic.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for the return of our retail pop-up, taking place in-person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local vendors
In Email Marketing Writing Styles, part two of the series, Jen Wilson and Lisa Pierson will discuss connecting with your email subscribers and how to structure your emails to motivate action.
TechTown Detroit and our local partners BUILD Institute, Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance and Michigan Women Forward are proud to host an information session with Maria W. Holme, director, community impact for Comcast Heartland Region, on Thursday, June 2 from 12 – 1 p.m.
Our third and final Instagram Live Conversation of our Spring Campaign, Strategic Hustle: Conversations with TechTown Alumni of Hatch Detroit, will feature TechTown alumni who also made waves in the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest. Chinonye Akunne, Lester Gouvia, Darryl Humes and DeKoven Humes will discuss their experiences participating in the contest and how they opened their storefront.
Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 17 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates and the program’s 12th cohort showcase.
Running a startup can be chaotic and unstructured. It is often one deadline after another and collecting data (and investing in data tools) is often a secondary priority. To really understand your business, get to market faster and fine-tune your operations, data is critical.
Hundreds of applications were received, 25 were selected to move forward, and tonight, the Top 10 will be revealed!
TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses ready to grow to a permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from the following local vendors
Interested in stimulating economic growth in the Great Lakes region? Consider participating in TechTown Detroit’s Catalyst Angel Program!
TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses ready to grow to a permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
In Email Marketing Analytics, part three of this series, Nerissa Marbury of One Epiphany LLC will explore how to use your email marketing data to help you identify ways to support your business growth and your customers' needs.
TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses ready to grow to a permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
Watch the Top 4 businesses face off and pitch to our panel of judges at the Hatch Off. The winner will be crowned tonight!
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from the following local vendors
In Email Marketing Analytics, part three of this series, Nerissa Marbury of One Epiphany LLC will explore how to use your email marketing data to help you identify ways to support your business growth and your customers' needs.
In this hybrid workshop, Palwinder Kalsi and Hassan Elsayed, two small business bankers and vice presidents at Bank of America, will share financial best practices learned from working directly with their small business clientele.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from the following local vendors
This 90-minute interactive, virtual session is designed for retail and tech entrepreneurs who want to effectively pitch their stories to news producers, editors, journalists, freelance media professionals and other publications.
Join us Monday, September 12, for the fall 2022 Start Studio Discovery Information Session. Our Tech team will cover program content, introduce entrepreneurs to the customer discovery process and provide application support.
This 90-minute interactive, virtual session is designed for retail and tech entrepreneurs who want to effectively pitch their stories to news producers, editors, journalists, freelance media professionals and other publications.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Join us for our fall Catalyst Angel Program Information Session! TechTown and Catalyst Angel Program partners will host an interactive info session featuring Terrence Reeves.
TechTown Detroit’s Annual Benefit TOAST OF THE TOWN Thursday, October 6, 2022 Salute Awards Livestream | 4 – 5 p.m. | Online Toast of the Town In-Person Event | 5:30 – 9…
Durante esta sesión, vamos a aprender que se debe considerar antes de poner precio a tus productos o servicios. También vamos a compartir ejemplos que tengan sentido para el éxito de tu negocio.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
We’re back in person, baby! And it’s free to attend! Join us for The SHOP at Showcase starting at 4 p.m. to meet, shop and sample goods and services from the cohort participants. At 6 p.m., participants will pitch their business on stage and answer questions from the judges! See how these businesses will make their visions a reality with what they learned at RBC.
Are you struggling to bring your business idea to fruition? Does your company need an online presence, but you do not know where to begin? Join the Ask an Expert team on Wednesday, November 16, at 6 p.m. at TechTown Detroit to learn how to get your business out of your head and into action.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Attend the last Catalyst Angel Program Information Session of the year on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 12 - 1 p.m. EST. Hear from program participants including cohort members and program partners, and learn about the vision for the program in 2023!
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Start Studio Discovery is TechTown Detroit’s entry point tech-based program. If you want to learn the first steps to becoming a startup, validating your business idea and discovering your customer, tune in to the Fall 2022 Start Studio Discovery Showcase.
Instructor Lawrence Jackson provides a new perspective on accounting practices and procedures that will calm the fears of business owners.
Viewers will learn to organize and document financial transactions for strategic planning and business decisions.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs to open their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses ready to grow to a permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs to open their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses ready to grow to a permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs to open their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses ready to grow to a permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs to open their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses ready to grow to a permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
Instructor Myles Morgan gives an introductory deep dive exploring the inner work that founders, leaders, and creatives need to engage in to produce consistent breakthroughs on their journey toward actualizing their visions.
The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is a retail competition that gives savvy entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash grant and package of in-kind services to open up their brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck.
The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is a retail competition that gives savvy entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash grant and package of in-kind services to open up their brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck.
In honor of Black History Month 2023, TechTown Detroit is proud to announce Detroit on the Move: Celebrating the Evolution of Black Mobility. This day-long conference held in-person at the Wayne State Industry Innovation Center on Feb. 16, 2023, will honor the legacy of Black leaders in the mobility industry while highlighting the current achievements of the new generation of pioneers.
Join us Wednesday, March 1 for the Spring 2023 Start Studio Discovery Information Session. Our Tech team will cover program content, introduce entrepreneurs to the customer discovery process, and provide application support.
Join TechTown Detroit to learn about available exporting resources at the federal and state levels to support your business as you enter or expand your reach into global markets. You'll hear from representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Small Business Administration, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
TechTown Detroit’s Catalyst Angel Program helps emerging angel investors in the Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MN, OH, WI) who identify as Black, Latinx and/or women gain knowledge about investing, engage in curated courses through partner organizations and connect with other investors in local and national angel communities. Participants have the opportunity to maximize investment strategy and expand capital in the ecosystem with the goal of creating economic opportunities for startup companies.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Hear from LaToniya A. Jones to learn best practices and analyze trends on how customers engage with your business online. These insights will help you make well-informed, actionable decisions.
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! After a rigorous selection process, the Top 10 semifinalists of the 2023 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown will be announced. Join us, and be the first to meet the contestants!
Are you about to launch a retail business and unsure of which point of sale (POS) to choose? Do you have an existing retail business and your current POS does not have the functionality you really need for your business?
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Join us at the Hatch Off to watch the final four finalists of the 2023 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest go head-to-head to compete for a cash grant to open up their brick-and-mortar retail business in the city.
Join TechTown Detroit for an interactive and informative workshop featuring Michal Kowalkowski, 2023 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellow. YTILI is administered locally through Global Ties Detroit. This workshop…
National Small Business Week may have just wrapped up, but here at TechTown Detroit, we celebrate small businesses all year round. Join us on May 11 from 4-5 p.m.
Are you a Detroit-area small business owner? Have you thought about applying to the Downtown Detroit Winter Markets but aren't sure if your business is a good fit or if…
Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 17 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates at the program’s 14th cohort showcase.
The SHOP at Showcase starts at 4:30 p.m., offering an opportunity to meet, shop and sample goods and services from the hottest new businesses in Detroit retail while enjoying light refreshments. At 6 p.m., participants will pitch their business on stage and answer questions from the judges.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Are you a Detroit-area small business owner? Have you thought about applying to the Downtown Detroit Winter Markets but aren’t sure if your business is a good fit or if…
The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over the past 10 weeks, and now it’s time to showcase their work!
Have you been in a room where you had an idea you wanted to add to a conversation, but didn't speak up? Or maybe you agreed to lead a meeting or team and walked away thinking, "Where do I even start?" Join Pamela Lippitt, a communications specialist and owner of The Hill Street Group, for an interactive workshop!
Help us kick off Member Appreciate Week by joining us for a Hot Dog Happy Hour and Lunch! The event will take place on June 12 from 12 – 1…
This Training Series workshop aims to help individuals and organizations learn about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how we can work together to understand, raise awareness and promote ACE prevention strategies in our communities.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, or owned by residents of Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners' skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
Join TechTown Detroit on July 13 for our Training Series: Building a Financial Foundation featuring Hassan Elsayed, small business community officer at Bank of America. This workshop will help business owners understand personal banking, separation of business and personal funds, money management and credits — all factors that serve as the basis for running a small business.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Tech entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners will be gathering at TechTown Detroit on July 26 from 4-5 p.m., to snack, drink and network! We’ll be outside on the patio (weather permitting).
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, or owned by residents of Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners' skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, or owned by residents of Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners' skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
Join TechTown Detroit on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. for a Book Launch Happy Hour to celebrate the release of Blended Collective and TechTown member Lydia Michael’s first book, “Brand Love!” We’ll be mingling at TechTown’s Fueling Station and enjoying some beverages and snacks. This is an excellent chance to network, pick up Michael’s book and hang!
Are you ready to witness the culmination of innovation and hard work? Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Summer 2023 Demo Day event on Wednesday, Aug. 23! Nine promising startups will showcase the Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) they've been diligently crafting for the past six weeks.
Join TechTown Detroit on Aug. 24 for our Training Series: Growing a Small Business featuring Hassan Elsayed, small business community officer at Bank of America.
Únase a TechTown Detroit el 24 de agosto para nuestra Serie de Formación Empresarial: Hacer crecer una pequeña empresa con Hassan Elsayed, Oficial de la Comunidad de Pequeñas Empresas en Bank of America.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Join us Wednesday, Aug. 30, for the Fall 2023 Start Studio Discovery Information Session. Our Tech team will cover program content, introduce entrepreneurs to the customer discovery process and provide application support.
Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 4-5 p.m. TechTown alum La Jalisciense Supermercado & Taqueria (https://www.lajalisciensedetroit.com/ ) will serve up guacamole, specialty cocktails and mocktails, and beer at the TechTown Fueling Station.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Toast of the Town, TechTown Detroit’s annual fundraiser, honors Detroit’s hardworking entrepreneurs and the role we play in strengthening our city, neighborhoods and economy. The event will kick off with the Salute Awards at 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), followed by a celebration of Detroit’s emerging startups and coolest small businesses from 6 – 9 p.m.
Interactive event designed to equip small business owners with the essential skills to build a robust capital stack that propels their ventures toward success.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Join us Oct. 31 from 2 - 3 p.m. at the Fueling Station. We’ll have beer, a “Witches’ Punch,” nonalcoholic beverage options, plus popcorn and candy! The Collab, Workspaces and Finance team will vote for the best costume and the winning team member will receive an awesome prize!
Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 14 Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition graduates at the program’s first cohort showcase. Join us for The…
By the end of this workshop, you will have the financial prowess and confidence to make your business investment-ready. You'll be well equipped to attract potential investors, secure financing and turn your business dreams into a reality!
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Join us to hear the founders share their journeys of growing their innovative tech-based or tech-enabled business ideas and get the inside scoop on the next steps to starting their tech business.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-In Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners
Explore your chance to launch a retail business with the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest at TechTown. Win a cash grant and services to open in Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck. Join our information session to learn about the contest, its application and selection process, and the timeline.
Got the January blues? Are you missing warm weather, sunshine and a zero-balance credit card bill? (Thanks, holidays!) Come join us at TechTown for an Anti-Blue Monday Happy Hour on Monday, Jan. 22, from 3 - 4:30 p.m.!
This workshop offers practical insights and actionable strategies to maximize your tax benefits with S-Corporations (S-Corps). Whether you're a sole proprietor, freelancer or small business owner, this workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to optimize your tax strategy and drive financial success.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.
Are you ready to witness the culmination of innovation and hard work? Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Winter 2024 Demo Day event on Wednesday, Feb. 21! Twelve promising startups will showcase the Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) they've been diligently crafting for the past six weeks.
Black-owned businesses have held down the city for decades. When others left, they stayed. This Black History Month, celebrate the legacy and emerging Black-owned businesses that are at the root of Detroit’s growth and strengthening the fabric of our community.
Come join us on Friday, Feb. 23, from 3 - 4:30 p.m., for our Black Business Reunion Happy Hour! In keeping with the theme of TechTown Detroit’s 2024 Black History Month Conference
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…
Join us Wednesday, Feb. 28, for the Start Studio Discovery Spring 2024 Information Session. Our Tech-based Programs team will cover program content, introduce entrepreneurs to the customer discovery process and provide application support.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.
Small business taxes can be complex, so whether you’re tackling your business taxes on your own or hiring a tax professional to help navigate the process, there are several things you need to keep in mind.
In recognition of the contributions made by women everywhere, come join us at TechTown's Fueling Station on Friday, March 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., for our Women’s History Month Happy Hour!
This workshop featuring Jennifer Ashman, president of CX Amplified, and Shaun McGuire, TechTown entrepreneur-in-residence, will give participants the chance to learn about customer discovery and apply tools that can help them create customers for life.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! After a rigorous selection process, the Top 10 semifinalists of the 2024 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown will be announced. Join us to be the first to meet the contestants!
We’re hosting a Detroit Lab Week Happy Hour, from 9 to10:30 a.m. in the TechTown Fueling Station!
Join TechTown Detroit for an intensive two-part workshop designed to equip business owners with the knowledge and strategies to establish and effectively leverage corporate credit.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
In partnership with our Human Resources department, TechTown Detroit is excited to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month during our Arab American Heritage Month Happy Hour on Thursday, April 25, from 3 - 4:30 p.m., in the Fueling Station!
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Join us at the Hatch Off to watch the four finalists of the 2024 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest compete for a cash grant to open up their brick-and-mortar retail business!
In partnership with Human Resources, we’re celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month the way we know best: A PARTY!
The Impulsa Series, a suite of workshops for Detroit's Hispanic founders and small businesses, takes a hands-on approach to practical skill building through experiential learning and its core “learning by doing” principle.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…
Register for this free info session with TechTown Detroit to learn more about the Downtown Detroit Markets. We will provide pertinent information and answers to your questions, so that you can successfully complete your application for the Downtown Detroit Markets.
Register for this free info session with TechTown Detroit to learn more about the Downtown Detroit Markets. We will provide pertinent information and answers to your questions, so that you can successfully complete your application for the Downtown Detroit Markets.
The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over the past 10 weeks, and now it’s time to showcase their work!
Join us every first Thursday of the month for a one-of-a-kind networking event designed to bring together the entrepreneurial community.
Register for this free info session with TechTown Detroit to learn more about the Downtown Detroit Markets. We will provide pertinent information and answers to your questions, so that you can successfully complete your application for the Downtown Detroit Markets.
We’re gathering at our Fueling Station for snacks and drinks by LGBTQ+-founded businesses. Vegan and nonalcoholic beverage options will be available, too!
Unlock effective human resources management secrets with our dynamic workshop designed for small businesses! Dive into the essentials of HR, from mastering the hiring process to navigating legal compliance and optimizing performance management.
Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 13 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates at the program’s 15th cohort showcase.
Information sessions provide an opportunity to learn about the program, who is a good fit and what to expect during the application process.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind networking event and a celebration of innovation, collaboration and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Information sessions provide an opportunity to learn about the program, who is a good fit and what to expect during the application process.
Summer is officially here! Come enjoy the season at our Chill Out & Grill Out Happy Hour on Friday, July 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m.!
Join us for an energizing session in our Impulsa: Hispanic Business Training Series with the “Define and Refine Your Business Model” workshop.
Information sessions provide an opportunity to learn about the program, who is a good fit and what to expect during the application process.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…
Join TechTown Detroit, in partnership with Spark Access, for this interactive workshop to learn about new mobility
First Thursdays is more than just a networking event; it's a celebration of innovation, collaboration and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Please join us on Friday, Aug. 9, for our Member Appreciation Happy Hour in honor of International Coworking Day!
Join TechTown Detroit for an engaging workshop designed to help you successfully manage your small business from a financial perspective.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…
Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Summer 2024 Demo Day event on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and watch nine promising startups!
Join us and our Tech-based Programs team on Wednesday, Sept. 4, for the Start Studio Discovery Fall 2024 Information Session.
First Thursdays is more than just a networking event; it's a celebration of innovation, collaboration and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Join us for an insightful session in our Impulsa: Hispanic Business Training Series with the “Discover Your Ideal Customer” workshop.
In partnership with our Human Resources team, we’re celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month the way TechTown Detroit knows best: A PARTY!
Join us for an interactive workshop titled "Service to Software," where we delve into the journey of transitioning from a service-based business model
Join us this year as we celebrate our 20th anniversary of driving positive change in and around our great city.
First Thursdays is more than just a networking event; it's a celebration of innovation, collaboration and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
In collaboration with several partnering business service organizations, we are thrilled to host Latin-X-Tech on Monday, Oct. 7. This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Our Legacy: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future,” celebrates the…
We're thrilled to invite you to TechTown Detroit's upcoming workshop on Oct. 9, led by TechTown’s Marcus Reliford.
Members of TechTown - join for this informative webinar on how to navigate critical changes to Michigan's small businesses requirements.
Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 13 Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition graduates at the program’s second cohort showcase!
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, atTechTown Detroit!
Join TechTown Detroit for our Halloween Happy Hour on Thursday, Oct. 31, from noon to 1:30 p.m., for a skele-ton of fun! We'll play spooky music, give away candy and…
Join us for a one-of-a-kind networking event designed to bring together the entrepreneurial community at TechTown Detroit!
Join us for an exciting and informative workshop centered around EY’s 7 Drivers of Growth framework!
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services available to purchase from several local small business owners.
The Thanksgiving season can be a time for people to reflect on what they’re most grateful for — here at TechTown, we’re thankful for YOU!
This workshop is designed to equip business owners with the knowledge and tools to navigate their capital journey.
Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.
Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services available to purchase from several local small business owners.
The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over the past 10 weeks, and now it’s time to showcase their work!
Join TechTown and Global Ties Detroit for our Holiday Happy Hour on Monday, Dec. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind networking event designed to bring together the entrepreneurial community—a celebration of innovation, collaboration.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: Brick-and-Mortar Edition is an intensive, program that prepares serious entrepreneurs to open their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind networking event designed to bring together the entrepreneurial community—a celebration of innovation, collaboration.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: Brick-and-Mortar Edition is an intensive, program that prepares serious entrepreneurs to open their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: Brick-and-Mortar Edition is an intensive, program that prepares serious entrepreneurs to open their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: Brick-and-Mortar Edition is an intensive, program that prepares serious entrepreneurs to open their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.
Save the date! In honor of Black History Month, TechTown Detroit, Wayne State University’s entrepreneurship hub, is hosting its annual Black Business Reunion on Monday, Feb. 17. This event celebrates…
