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Local startup news, straight from Detroit.
The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021
“We always say unapologetically: we’re here to win, we’re here to win big, and our opportunity is big.”…
Grant Program Announced for Black Women-Owned Businesses in Detroit (and How to Maximize Your Chances of Securing Relief)
Small businesses make up an astounding 99.6% of Michigan businesses and 49% of the state’s employees—that’s 1.9 million…
Top Ann Arbor Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021
Ann Arbor is perfectly positioned to be one of the best cities for tech jobs. Not just in the…
How to Form an LLC in Michigan
Starting a business is an exciting journey. For many entrepreneurs, starting a business is their chance to take…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Motown Musician Accelerator Program (Episode 182)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares details of the Motown Musician Accelerator Program, an education and…
Top Detroit Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021
It’s a myth that only the top startups and the best startup jobs are in Silicon Valley or…
These 8 Startups are Among the Top in the Midwest (and the U.S.)
Why were there only two Midwest startups on LinkedIn’s list of the top 50 startups on the rise? Cameo,…
The Duo Blueprint: How Ann Arbor’s Duo Security is Changing the Midwest Startup Scene
“Our small city of freaks and geeks, fast learners, and team players has been a crucible for startups,”…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Apple Announces Developer Academy in Detroit (Episode 161)
Apple has just announced that it is opening its first U.S. Developer Academy in downtown Detroit. According to…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Detroit Mortgage Companies Set New Standard for How Businesses are Started and Grown (Episode 124)
We all know that in August Quicken Loans went public, making Dan Gilbert one of the richest people…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Ranks No. 1 (Episode 116)
Airline passengers rank Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as the best mega airport in North America, according to…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Amazon Announces Tech Hub in Detroit (Episode 103)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses exciting news announced by Amazon that the online retail giant…
Detroit-Area Entrepreneurs Achieving Great Success: Dave Alden and Steve Rundell
This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio,…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Detroit’s Own StockX is Booming (Episode 86)
On today’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares the exciting news (initially reported in DBusiness magazine) that Detroit’s own…