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1 VENTURE FOR AMERICA INC VENTURE FOR AMERICA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN AMERICAN CITIES BY MOBILIZING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS AND EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CREATE JOBS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 2-YEAR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND INVESTS IN TOP RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES BY PLACING THEM IN STARTUPS IN AMERICAN CITIES WITH EMERGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEMS AND HELPING THEM LAUNCH THEIR OWN HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESSES. VFA OPERATES A FOUR-WEEK TRAINING CAMP FOR INCOMING FELLOWS, PROVIDES ONGOING PROGRAMMING DURING THE 2 YEAR FELLOWSHIP, AND OPERATES AN ACCELERATOR FOR PROGRAM GRADUATES WHO ARE STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. DETROIT, MI
2 WARM HEARTS FOUNDATION PROVIDE A LOVING HAND TO IMPOVERISHED WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN MALAWI AND KENYA BY PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, SAFE SHELTER, NOURISHMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT. GRAND RAPIDS, MI
3 BIZDOM BIZDOM IS A STARTUP ACCELERATOR THAT PROVIDES INTENSE MENTORSHIP TO ENTREPRENEURS LOOKING TO LAUNCH AND GROW INNOVATIVE TECH-BASED STARTUPS IN THE DOWNTOWN URBAN CORES OF DETROIT AND CLEVELAND. DETROIT, MI
4 GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY ALLIANCE GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY ALLIANCE (GPA) DEVELOPS YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS BY FUNDING YOUTH-LED OR YOUTH ENGAGED ORGANIZATIONS THAT UNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUTH TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HEALTH OF THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. ST JOSEPH, MI
5 BIZDOM FUND TO ASSIST BIZDOM ENTREPRENEURS IN ADVANCING THEIR BUSINESS VENTURES IN THE DETROIT AND CLEVELAND AREAS, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE ACADEMY. DETROIT, MI
6 BOYS and GIRLS CLUBS OF TO PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE, EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CHANGE AGENTS FOR THEIR LIVES, CLUB, AND COMMUNITY WHILE ENSURING YOUTH ARE CAREER-READY, STARTUP-READY, AND HOMEOWNER-READY BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE CLUBS AT 18 YEARS OLD FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
7 METRO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTINC WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. WE FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES. WE DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PREPARE FAMILIES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP. FLINT, MI
8 DETROIT FOOD and ENTREPRENEURSHIP DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS TO FACILITATE A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM. AS STUDENTS DEVELOP FOOD-BASED SOLUTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, THEY GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, AND POWERFUL. DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS, CHEFS, AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO INSPIRE YOUNG DETROITERS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES ROOTED IN FOOD--EXPERIENCES, WHICH OPEN DOORS, CREATE CONNECTIONS, AND CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE. FROM COOKING DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEALS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO FACILITATING COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY, TO DEVELOPING ARTISANAL FOOD PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH TO MARKET, STUDENTS LEARN BY TRANSFORMING THEIR IDEAS INTO REALITY. BY DEVELOPING FOOD-BASED SOLUTIONS IN AND FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF LEARNING TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS, IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS, AND GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, AND POWERFUL TO AFFE DETROIT, MI
9 Prosperus Detroit Micro-Lending ProsperUs advances economic equity in under-resourced communities by supporting entrepreneurs with opportunities and capital needed to build businesses, generational wealth, and vibrant neighborhoods. Detroit, MI
10 Start Garden Inc The mission of Start Garden is to bring together financial, intellectual and social capital to entrepreneurs to empower the startup ecosystem of West Michigan. Grand Rapids, MI
11 BANYAN FOUNDATION THE GRANTS FROM BANYAN FOUNDATION ALLOW ENTREPRENEURS TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESSES OR ASSIST IN STABLIZING OR EXPANDING EXISTING ONES. TO DATE, THESE BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN THE DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE MAJORITY OF THESE HAVE BEEN MINORITY-OWNED. DETROIT, MI
12 FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER TO PROVIDE EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL TRAINING TO STUDENTS, MAINLY IN UNDERPRIVILEGED, URBAN AND RURAL AREAS AS THEY ARE GUIDED IN AIDING INVENTORS, INNOVATORS, AND ENTREPRENEURS AT ANY STAGE IN BRINGING PRODUCTS FROM CONCEPT TO MARKET. FLINT, MI
13 AMPLIFY GR TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING. GRAND RAPIDS, MI
14 ADRIAN ARMORY COMMUNITY CENTER THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LENAWEE COUNTY BY PROMOTING COLLABORATION AND SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADRIAN, MI
15 SPRINGGR SPRINGGRSPRINGGR IS A TRAINING, MENTORING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS FROM NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGHER ECONOMIC NEED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO BUSINESSES BY USING PROVEN, EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM, BUSINESS COACHING IN FINANCE, MARKETING AND PLANNING, AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE CURRICULUM, SPRINGGR CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND NETWORK BY CONNECTING GRADUATES WITH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MENTORS AND OFFERING TRAINING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN GRAND RAPIDS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH HIGH ECONOMIC NEEDS. GRAND RAPIDS, MI
16 THE FRIENDS OF MOLDOVA TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE MATERIAL SUPPORT FOR MOLDOVAN YOUTH FOR CIVIL ENGAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TO PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MOLDOVANS TO BUILD THEIR LIFE SKILLS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL MATERIALS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. HASLETT, MI
17 MICHIGAN VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATIO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO GROW AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT VENTURE CAPITAL COMMUNITY IN MICHIGAN BY PROMOTING AN ENTREPENURIAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ENCOURAGING INVESTMENTS IN NEW AND EMERGING COMPANIES, EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY TO THE BENEFITS OF VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTING AND PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS THROUGH RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
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