Entrepreneurship

Mobility Moments Podcast: Emily Heintz, EntryPoint

Mobility entrepreneurship is growing in Michigan. But what do these startups need for success? We talk with Emily Heintz, founder and managing director of EntryPoint about economic development, sustainability, and inclusion in Michigan's high-tech mobility ecosystem.

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Angela Wisniewski, owner of Coup D'etat lifestyle boutique in New Center.
Coup D’etat lifestyle boutique opening in New Center

Coup D'etat in New Center is a culmination of Angela Wisniewski's experience in media and lifelong interest in creating a retail experience.

Owner Jeffrey Lewis envisions Morningside Café as a place for neighbors to gather over a cup of coffee, tea, or smoothie. Morningside Café also plans on carrying baked goods, breakfast foods, and more.
Entrepreneur launches crowdfunding campaign to bring Morningside Café to east-side neighborhood

For Jeffrey Lewis, a resident of Morningside, the café is an opportunity to provide his neighbors with a place to gather over a cup of coffee, tea, or smoothie. 

27th Letter Books is the 2019 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest winner.
27th Letter Books named 2019 Comerica Hatch Detroit winner

Can an independent bookstore thrive in the age of Amazon? This husband-and-wife team think so and want to open their store and audio recording space in Detroit's Jefferson Chalmers.

The 10 semifinalists were selected out of a record number of applications this year in the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest.
10 semifinalists announced for 2019 Hatch Detroit contest

A record number of businesses applied for the chance to win $100,000 in annual entrepreneurship contest. 

Fauna Holistic recently opened in Eastern Market.
Massage therapy studio opens in Eastern Market, features service industry specials and more

Geared toward working-class individuals, Fauna Holistic aims "to get away from the expensive, luxury spa stereotype and provide an alternative space for everyone in need of massage services," owner Fiona Maier says.  

Denise Moore stands in front of ZAB Cultural Collective, her new art gallery and coworking space in East English Village.
New coworking space catering to artists opening on Detroit’s east side

ZAB Cultural Collective is one of a slew of new businesses opening on East Warren Avenue.

Grand opening for Rebel Nell, York Project retail space set for Aug. 22

Sharing similar values of empowering Detroiters through workforce development, mission-driven businesses team up on new retail space.

The amenities at SpaceLab 7Mile include desks, office space, conference rooms, and mailbox services. It's designed as a neighborhood hub for business owners, property owners, investors, designers, and builders.
SpaceLab Detroit, Detroit Cabinet Manufacturing open new coworking space in Northwest Detroit

Detroit Cabinet Manufacturing and SpaceLab Detroit have partnered to open SpaceLab 7Mile, a coworking space on the city’s northwest side.

Juice and oxygen bar, street food restaurant open in Rosedale Park

Street Cuisine focuses on street food special to various regions throughout the world, while Ocean's Fresh Juice Bar offers cold-pressed juices and smoothies, as well as an oxygen bar.  

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