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CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS!
Apply now to showcase your business concept, gain valuable
feedback and potentially secure funding!
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COHORT #1
OPEN TO BUSINESSES IN THE
RETAIL & E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:
July 8th - August 12th
COHORT #2
OPEN TO BUSINESSES IN THE
SERVICE, HEALTHCARE AND TECH INDUSTRY
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:
Aug 26th - Sept 23rd
Open to small business owners based in Wayne, Macomb, Oakland and
Washtenaw counties, with annual revenue less than $500,000.
CASH PRIZES FOR EACH COHORT:
1ST PLACE: $7,000
2ND PLACE: $5,000
3RD PLACE: $3,000
FREE BUSINESS
MASTERCLASSES AND
WORKSHOPS OFFERED TO
ALL APPLICANTS.
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