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SUMMARY:Open City: Oh Shit\, Now What
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 11 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \n\n\nThis session will be held in-person at MoonDog Cafe. Registration opens at 4:45 p.m.\, with the session starting promptly at 5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nEvery entrepreneur knows the moment. The deal falls through. Your key hire quits. The numbers don’t add up\, and suddenly the plan you were so sure of is in pieces on the floor. Oh shit\, now what? Reid Hoffman once said\, “An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down.” Mary Kay Ash put it another way: “Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do.” \nJoin us on Thursday\, June 11 to hear from local entrepreneurs who’ve been there. They’ll talk about what happened when everything went sideways and how they figured out the next move anyway. The panel will share how they kept their heads under pressure\, made tough calls without all the answers\, and turned a crisis into the moment that pushed their businesses and themselves forward. \nAGENDA: \n4:45- Registration \n5:00- Networking \n5:30- Panel Begins \n6:30- Panel Ends \n7:00- Event Ends \nBy attending\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nReal tactics for steadying your business when something breaks\, drawn from people who’ve lived through it\nA clearer sense of how to make decisions when you don’t have all the information\nHonest perspective on when to push through\, when to pivot\, and how to tell the difference\nNew connections with other Detroit founders who understand what you’re going through\nThe reassurance that hitting a wall doesn’t mean you’ve failed\, it means you’re actually building something\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Panel: \nLester Gouvia\n\nOwner & Chef\nNorma & Les LLC\n\n\n\n\nMartha Rosales\n\nFounder\nNuvo Cabinets & Countertops\n\n\nMildred Palmer\n\nCo-Owner\nF & M Palmco\n\n\nScott Boateng\n\nFounder\nPREVA Body
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/open-city-oh-shit-now-what/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Start Studio Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Start Studio Lecture Series! An energizing monthly workshop designed to empower aspiring and early-stage tech founders throughout 2026. Each session brings together entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and ecosystem partners for a hands on learning\, thoughtful discussion\, and practical skill-building rooted in the realities of launching and growing a tech-based venture. \nEvery month features a unique workshop led by a different expert facilitator\, offering fresh perspectives and actionable insights across a wide range of topics such as customer discovery and prototyping to fundraising\, product strategy\, and founder resilience. Whether you’re shaping an early idea or preparing to scale\, you’ll find guidance that meets you where you are. \nThis lecture series is more than education it’ll become a community anchor. \nCome connect with fellow founders\, exchange ideas\, and build relationships with people who understand the challenges and excitement of building something new. Each session also highlights emerging founders in the Start Studio community\, offering inspiration and real-world examples of entrepreneurial growth. \nJoin us every month for our Start Studio Lecture Series and become part of a thriving tech ecosystem. Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/start-studio-lecture-series-6/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T083000
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SUMMARY:Westland Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 23 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\nThis session will be held in-person at Westland City Hall. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.\, with the session starting promptly at 9:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nThe Westland Business Summit is a dynamic full-day event designed to empower local business owners\, entrepreneurs\, startups\, and aspiring business leaders with the knowledge\, tools\, and connections needed to grow and succeed. Through engaging breakout sessions\, expert-led panel discussions\, and interactive workshops\, attendees will gain valuable insights on topics such as marketing\, finance\, leadership\, innovation\, and business development from experienced professionals and industry leaders. \nIn addition to educational programming\, the summit will feature a community resource fair for participants to explore resource vendor booths\, network with community partners\, and enjoy complimentary food truck samples. Our goal is for attendees to leave inspired and equipped with actionable strategies\, meaningful partnerships\, and valuable community connections that will help move their businesses and ideas forward.
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/westland-business-summit/
LOCATION:36300 Warren Rd\, Westland\, Westland\, Michigan – 48185\, 36300 Warren Rd\, Westland\, MI\, 48185\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 23 | 6 p.m. \n\n\nThis information session will take place virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is an intensive\, ten-week program specifically designed for e-commerce\, pop-up and home-based retail businesses based in Wayne County\, or owned by residents of Wayne County. 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. \nInformation sessions provide an opportunity to learn about the program\, who is a good fit and what to expect during the application process. \nApplications open Tuesday\, June 8 and close Thursday\, July 9. \nHave questions about Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition? Please contact carrie@techtowndetroit.org. \nVisit techtowndetroit.org/rbc for more information and key dates on the Fall 2026 Retail Boot Camp: E-Commerce & Home-based Edition program. \nRetail Boot Camp is made possible with support from Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Foundation\, Orsa Foundation\, Huntington & MEDC.
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/retail-boot-camp-e-commerce-home-based-edition-information-session-3/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI and Automation: Build Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us with Detroit’s builders for an intensive hands-on session where you’ll learn practical AI and automation\, build working prototypes with expert mentors\, and demo what you shipped by the end of the night. \nWhat is Build Night? \nTechTown’s AI and Automation Build Nights are a monthly series designed for beginners\, founders\, and builders who want to move beyond theory and actually ship something. Whether you’re a starting founder building your next product\, a developer learning new tools\, or someone just curious about AI then this is your night to experiment\, collaborate\, and create something real. \nNo pitch decks. No talking about building. Just build! \nWho should attend? \n\nBeginners with no coding experience (we provide templates and guided support)\nFounders building products who need mentor help to ship an MVP feature\nDevelopers wanting to learn AI tools while building with experts\nProduct builders looking to automate workflows and operations\nAnyone curious about AI who wants hands-on experience\n\nWhat you will leave with: \n\nHands-on mentorship from industry experts\nFree tool credits (Lovable\, Replit\, Zapier\, Make\, and more)\nA working prototype or automation by end of night\nFood and refreshments provided\nApplication pathway for continued TechTown support\nConnections to Detroit’s builder and founder community\nDemo time to showcase your work and get feedback\n\nCome connect with fellow founders\, curious people\, exchange ideas\, and build relationships with people who understand the challenges and excitement of building something new! \nJoin us every month for our AI and Automation: Build Night and become part of a thriving tech ecosystem. Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/ai-and-automation-build-night-5/
LOCATION:WSU Industry Innovation Center (I2C)\, 461 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:The SHOP at TechTown
DESCRIPTION:Experience the best of Detroit’s small business community at The SHOP\, TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace! Join us in person on the last Wednesday of every month to explore unique products\, connect with local entrepreneurs and uncover your next favorite find. Mark your calendar and join us for a vibrant shopping experience celebrating Detroit’s small business community! \nInterested in participating in The SHOP? Submit an interest form today! \nThe SHOP at TechTown is made possible with support from the Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Foundation and Wells Fargo.
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/the-shop-at-techtown-5/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 07 | 6 p.m. \n\n\nThis information session will take place in-person at TechTown Detroit. \n\n\n\nTechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is an intensive\, ten-week program specifically designed for e-commerce\, pop-up and home-based retail businesses based in Wayne County\, or owned by residents of Wayne County. 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. \nInformation sessions provide an opportunity to learn about the program\, who is a good fit and what to expect during the application process. \nApplications open Tuesday\, June 8 and close Tuesday\, July 9. \nHave questions about Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition? Please contact TechTown Retail Strategist Carrie Vestrand at carrie@techtowndetroit.org. \nVisit techtowndetroit.org/rbc for more information and key dates on the Fall 2026 Retail Boot Camp: E-Commerce & Home-based Edition program. \nRetail Boot Camp is made possible with support from Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Foundation\, Orsa Foundation\, Huntington & MEDC.
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/retail-boot-camp-e-commerce-home-based-edition-information-session-4/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Detroit has never had anything quite like this. And we think it’s about time. \nThis June\, First Thursdays becomes the home of the Co-working Concert Series\, a brand new TechTown experience built around a simple idea: the people building this city’s economy and the people shaping its culture belong in the same room. \nThe Co-working Concert Series exists to spotlight the depth and breadth of entrepreneurship and innovation in Detroit. Tech founders\, small business owners\, artists\, creatives. We see it all as one ecosystem. The intersectionality of the work is what makes this city special\, and the series is our way of putting that on full display. \nWhat you’ll gain \n\nNew connections that actually stick. A room full of Detroit founders\, small business owners\, creatives\, and curious connectors. The kind of conversations that turn into collaborations\, customers\, or your next hire.\nA wider view of Detroit’s ecosystem. Meet people building outside your usual circle. Tech founders trading notes with visual artists\, small business owners swapping stories with musicians. That’s where the good ideas live.\nA first look at Detroit talent. The Co-working Concert Series gives you a front-row seat to artists shaping Detroit’s sound right now\, in an intimate setting you won’t get at a bigger venue.\nA night that actually feels like Detroit. Good people\, good music\, good food. No pitch decks required.\n\nThis month we have Detroit-based DJs SLIKKMONEY taking the desk stage. \nAgenda \n5:15 PM | Registration Opens \n5:30 – 7:30 PM | Networking\, connecting\, and spontaneous collisions \n7:30 – 9:30 PM | DJs SLIKKMONEY\, live (think NPR Tiny Desk meets Detroit) \nRefreshments and lite bites for both halves of the night. \nCost \nFree to attend. If the music moves you\, tips for the band are strongly encouraged. \nVendor Opportunities \nEach month\, we spotlight up-and-coming business owners to share what they do and inspire others in the community. Interested in being featured as a business spotlight participant? Complete the interest form here! \nJoin us at First Thursdays and become part of a thriving community. Reserve your spot today! \nFirst Thursdays is made possible with support from: CIBC \nCoworking Concert Series is made possible with support from: Airbnb
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/first-thursdays-9/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retail Ready: Holiday Ideas & Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is the busiest\, and often the most stressful\, time of year for small business owners. Join TechTown Retail Strategists Carrie Vestrand and Christina Devlin for Retail Ready: Holiday Ideas & Inspiration\, a fast-paced\, practical workshop designed to help you prepare for the upcoming holiday rush. You’ll learn creative\, low-cost ways to capture customer attention\, maximize in-store and online sales\, and build customer loyalty that lasts beyond the season. Whether you’re a seasoned retailer or just getting started\, this session will help you develop a holiday game plan that fits your business and drives results. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLeave with inspiration to start on your holiday planning\nDevelop easy actionable ideas to drive traffic for the holiday season\nDiscover new ways to increase your holiday sales
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/retail-ready-holiday-ideas-inspiration-2/
LOCATION:Genitti’s\, 108 E. Main St\, Northville\, MI\, 48167\, United States
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