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Fund Facts

Fund Facts: Steve Haakenson, BRCC

On this episode of Fund Facts—a video series focused on venture capitalists, angel investors and other funders critical to Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem—we sit down with Steve Haakenson, executive director of the Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC).

Talent

Michigan: A Home for Engineering Design and Development

Plentiful talent and a full pipeline make the state an attractive choice for companies in the engineering, design and development (EDD) industry.

Business Partnership

Michigan entrepreneurs find sweet success through the Pure Michigan Business Connect program

PMBC’s Grand Sourcing Summit brings opportunities to diverse-owned suppliers from West Michigan

Entrepreneurship

University Programs Drive Michigan’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research

Michigan’s universities and research institutions contribute to the state’s entrepreneurial spirit and innovation through unequaled collaboration with hospitals, research centers, service providers, and venture capital professionals throughout the state.

Business Partnership

A Conversation with Quentin Messer, Jr.

Quentin Messer, Jr. joined the MEDC as Chief Executive Officer in July of 2021. We recently caught up with Quentin to get his initial impressions of Michigan’s business community, and how the MEDC can help build a “championship economy” for Michigan.

Three Takeaways

Three Takeaways: DornerWorks

Grand Rapids entrepreneurs David Dorner and Gregg Wildes of DornerWorks share their “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their business in Michigan.

Business Partnership

Support and Resources Are Available to Grow Businesses of All Sizes

Through a comprehensive suite of programs and services, MEDC helps fuel business growth and connects companies to the state’s highly skilled workforce.

Three Takeaways

Three Takeaways: Belmont Engineered Plastics

Grand Rapids manufacturing professional Mike DaMore shares his “bottom line” advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses in Michigan and beyond.

Entrepreneurship

Here's the Deal: WHIM and Detroit Denim

There’s nothing more fashionable than a great deal. By combining sustainable fashion with integrated digital solutions, Detroit Denim and WHIM have created a fruitful and successful relationship, sparking economic growth in the region.

Three Takeaways

Three Takeaways: WHIM

Detroit-based technology and fashion entrepreneur Lori McColl shares her “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses in Michigan.