Emerge West Michigan is a new, regional collaboration between a diverse group of West Michigan businesses and organizations who share a common vision to inspire, nurture, and promote entrepreneurism, startups, and small business growth in West Michigan.
The new organization announces the launch of its web portal this week, a resource that Laurie Supinski, director, says will be one-stop shopping for entrepreneurs in seek of information on how to get started and how to grow: "It is the one place where all resources come together."
Supinski says the site will initially help identify and organize all the varied educational programs, resources, and initiatives that are already in place and providing service to the startup community in the region. It will also help connect entrepreneurs to these courses and workshops, which are focused on business plans, funding, sales and marketing, product development, workspace, events, training, and networking.
Over time, Supinski envisions the site to include information on business trends plus content and stories from area entrepreneurs that provide insight, inspiration, and recognition.
Emerge is part of GR Current and is supported by various stakeholders, including several regional Chamber of Commerce organizations, TALENT 2025, area universities, and other economic development organizations in West Michigan.
In addition to maintaining and marketing the web portal, Emerge will be sponsoring a series of community events. To learn more about this new initiative, visit
www.emergewm.com for updates.
Writer: John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs News Editor
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