Preparing Black-Owned Businesses for Success

Virtual

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.

Operations 101: Basics of Business Systems

Virtual

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.

TechTown Member/Tenant Town Hall

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP at TechTown Detroit

TechTown Detroit

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:

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Q&A Session

TechTown Detroit

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.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Q&A Session

Zab Cultural Collective 16927 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI, United States

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.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Q&A Session

Southwest Detroit Business Association 7752 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, United States

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.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Q&A Session

Grand River WorkPlace 19120 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI, United States

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.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Q&A Session

Hamtramck Public Library 2360 Caniff St, Detroit, MI, United States

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.

Permisos y requisitos de construcción y remodelación.

Virtual

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | April

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP at TechTown Detroit

TechTown Detroit

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

Start Studio Discovery Spring 2022 Virtual Showcase

Virtual

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.

TechTown Instagram Live Conversation: From Pop-up to Permanent

Virtual

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | May 25

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP at TechTown Detroit

TechTown Detroit

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

Training Series: Email Marketing Writing Styles

Virtual

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.

Comcast RISE Investment Fund 2022 Info Session

Virtual

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.

Strategic Hustle: Conversations with TechTown Alumni of Hatch Detroit

Virtual

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.

Retail Boot Camp Showcase Spring 2022

Virtual

Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 17 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates and the program’s 12th cohort showcase.

Webinar for Tech Founders Leveraging Data for insights on Your Company

Virtual

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.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest: Top 10 Reveal Party

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

Hundreds of applications were received, 25 were selected to move forward, and tonight, the Top 10 will be revealed!

The Retail Boot Camp Info Session | June 23

Virtual

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | June 29

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

TechTown Detroit

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

The Retail Boot Camp Info Session | June 30

Virtual

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.

Training Series: Email Marketing Analytics

Virtual

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.

The Retail Boot Camp Info Session | July 14

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.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest: Hatch Off

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

Watch the Top 4 businesses face off and pitch to our panel of judges at the Hatch Off. The winner will be crowned tonight!

Coworking Drop-in Day | July 27

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

TechTown Detroit

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

Understanding Financial Statements with Bank of America

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | August 31

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

TechTown Detroit

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

Training Series: The Pro Secrets to Effective Media Pitching

Virtual

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.

Start Studio Discovery Information Session

Virtual

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | September 28

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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

Catalyst Angel Program Info Session

Virtual

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.

Toast of the Town 2022

TechTown Detroit

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…

Coworking Drop-in Day | October 26

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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

Fall 2022 Retail Boot Camp Showcase

TechTown Detroit

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.

Jump-start Your Business: Ask an Expert Panel

TechTown Detroit

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | November 30

TechTown Detroit

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.

The Holiday SHOP

TechTown Detroit

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

Coworking Drop-in Day | December 7

TechTown Detroit

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.

The Holiday SHOP

TechTown Detroit

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

Catalyst Angel Program Info Session

Virtual

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!

Coworking Drop-in Day | December 14

TechTown Detroit

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.

The Holiday SHOP

TechTown Detroit

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 Fall 2022 Virtual Showcase

Virtual

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.

Training Series: A Boss’s Guide to Accounting

Virtual

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.

Retail Boot Camp Spring 2023: Jan. 10 Info Session (Virtual)

Virtual

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.

Retail Boot Camp Spring 2023: Jan. 17 Info Session (Virtual)

Virtual

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.

Retail Boot Camp Spring 2023: Jan. 24 Info Session (Virtual)

Virtual

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | January 25

TechTown Detroit

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.

Retail Boot Camp Spring 2023: Jan. 31 Info Session (Hybrid)

TechTown Detroit

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.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Information Session

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.

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Information Session

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.

Detroit on the Move: Celebrating the Evolution of Black Mobility

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.

Start Studio Discovery Spring Info Session

Virtual

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.

Power Lunch Series: Small Business Exporting

TechTown Detroit

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.

Catalyst Angel Program Quarterly Meeting

Virtual

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | March 29

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Top 10 Reveal

TechTown Detroit

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!

How to Select a POS System for Your Retail Business

TechTown Detroit

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?

Coworking Drop-in Day | April 19

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Hatch Off

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

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.

$25

Restaurant Metrics: How to Use Data to Build Your Menu Workshop

Virtual

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…

Small Business Happy Hour with Ice Cream Detroit

TechTown Detroit

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.

Spring 2023 Retail Boot Camp Showcase

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | May 31

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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 Spring 2023 Showcase

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

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!

Power Lunch: Communicating with Confidence

TechTown Detroit

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!

Hot Dog Happy Hour and Lunch

TechTown Detroit

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…

Free

Training Series: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

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.

The SHOP

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

Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition Information Session

Virtual

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.

Training Series: Building a Financial Foundation

TechTown Detroit

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | July 26

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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

Next Generation Energy Tech Happy Hour!

TechTown Detroit

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).

Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition Information Session

Virtual

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.

Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition Information Session

Virtual

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.

Lydia Michael Book Launch Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

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!

Summer 2023 Start Studio MVP Demo Day

TechTown Detroit

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.

Training Series: Growing a Small Business: Serie de Formación Empresarial de TechTown: Hacer crecer una pequeña empresa

Virtual

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | August 30

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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 Information Session

Virtual

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.

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Happy Hour!

TechTown Detroit

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | September 27

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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 2023

TechTown Detroit

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.

TechTown Training Series: How to Stack Your Capital

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

Interactive event designed to equip small business owners with the essential skills to build a robust capital stack that propels their ventures toward success.

Coworking Drop-in Day | October 25

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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

Halloween Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

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!

Training Series: Accounting Magic to Get Investment Ready

TechTown Detroit

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!

Coworking Drop-in Day | November 29

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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

The SHOP

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

Fall 2023 Start Studio Discovery Showcase

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | December 13

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

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

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Information Session

TechTown Detroit

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.

Anti-Blue Monday Happy Hour!

TechTown Detroit

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.!

Training Series: Maximizing Tax Benefits with S-Corps

Virtual

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. 

Coworking Drop-in Day | January 31

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP

TechTown Detroit

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…

Retail Boot Camp Spring 2024 Info Session: Grand River WorkPlace

Grand River WorkPlace 19120 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI, United States

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.

Start Studio MVP Winter 2024 Demo Day

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

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 Business Reunion: Uniting the Community for Prosperity

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

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. 

Black Business Reunion Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

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

Coworking Drop-in Day | February 28

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP | February 28

TechTown Detroit

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…

Start Studio Discovery Spring Information Session

Virtual

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.

What to Learn Wednesdays

TechTown Detroit

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.

Women’s History Month Happy Hour!

TechTown Detroit

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!

Training Series: Customer Discover

Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster 2500 Hamlin Dr., Inkster, MI, United States

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | March 27

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP | March 27

TechTown Detroit

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…

2024 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Top 10 Reveal

TechTown Detroit

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!

Detroit Lab Week Happy Hour!

TechTown Detroit

We’re hosting a Detroit Lab Week Happy Hour, from 9 to10:30 a.m. in the TechTown Fueling Station!

Training Series: Building Business Credit

Virtual

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | April 23

TechTown Detroit

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | April 24

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP | April 24

TechTown Detroit

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…

Arab American Heritage Month Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

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!

2024 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Hatch Off

TechTown Detroit

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!

AAPI Heritage Month Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

In partnership with Human Resources, we’re celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month the way we know best: A PARTY!

Impulsa: Hispanic Business Training Series

SDBA 7752 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, United States

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | May 29

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP | May 29

TechTown Detroit

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…

Downtown Detroit Winter Markets Vendor Information Session | May 30

Virtual

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.

Downtown Detroit Winter Markets Vendor Information Session | June 13

Virtual

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.

Spring 2024 Start Studio Discovery Showcase

TechTown Detroit

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!

Downtown Detroit Winter Markets Vendor Information Session | June 6

Virtual

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.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

We’re gathering at our Fueling Station for snacks and drinks by LGBTQ+-founded businesses. Vegan and nonalcoholic beverage options will be available, too!

Training Series: HR Essentials for Small Business Success

TechTown Detroit

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.

Retail Boot Camp Spring 2024 Showcase

TechTown Detroit

Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 13 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates at the program’s 15th cohort showcase.

Chill Out & Grill Out Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

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.!

Impulsa: Define and Refine Your Business Model

SDBA 7752 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, United States

Join us for an energizing session in our Impulsa: Hispanic Business Training Series with the “Define and Refine Your Business Model” workshop.

Coworking Drop-in Day | July 31

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP | July 31

TechTown Detroit

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…

Member Appreciation Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

Please join us on Friday, Aug. 9, for our Member Appreciation Happy Hour in honor of International Coworking Day!

Coworking Drop-in Day | August 28

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP | August 28

TechTown Detroit

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…

Start Studio MVP Summer 2024 Demo Day

TechTown Detroit

Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Summer 2024 Demo Day event on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and watch nine promising startups!

Impulsa: Discover Your Ideal Customer

TechTown Detroit

Join us for an insightful session in our Impulsa: Hispanic Business Training Series with the “Discover Your Ideal Customer” workshop.

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Happy Hour

TechTown Detroit

In partnership with our Human Resources team, we’re celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month the way TechTown Detroit knows best: A PARTY!

Toast of the Town 2024

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

Join us this year as we celebrate our 20th anniversary of driving positive change in and around our great city. 

Latin-X-Tech | Reclaiming Our Legacy: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future

Newlab at Michigan Central 2050 15th St, Detroit, MI, United States

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…

Coworking Drop-in Day | October 30

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP | October 30

TechTown Detroit

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, atTechTown Detroit!

Halloween Happy Hour

TechTown 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…

Coworking Drop-in Day | November 20

TechTown Detroit

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.

The SHOP | November 20

TechTown Detroit

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.

Coworking Drop-in Day | December 4

TechTown Detroit

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.

The Holiday SHOP | December 4

TechTown Detroit

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.

Fall 2024 Start Studio Discovery Showcase

Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs, Detroit, MI, United States

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!

First Thursdays at TechTown Detroit | Dec. 12

TechTown Detroit

Join us for a one-of-a-kind networking event designed to bring together the entrepreneurial community—a celebration of innovation, collaboration.