Speaker Series: Taylor Blom
CO-FOUNDER OF NEXT DOOR PHOTOS
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Unlocking Generosity: Mindset, Myths, and Language That Transform Funding Conversations
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Pitch Principles
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Faith & Innovation: Entrepreneurial Journeys in Grand Rapids
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Prince Conference Center
Grand Rapids, MI

Founder Hotseat & “Speed Dating”
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Build Your Business LIVE in 2 Hours
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Grace Christian University
Grand Rapids, MI

Truth at Work Conference
Thursday, October 2, 2025
8:30am - 1:00pm

Engedi Church Holland, MI

Price: $35
*Email julie@startupgarage.org for the Startup Garage code for a comped ticket, limited number available, first come first serve

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Local Event

Speaker Series: Grant Koops
FOUNDER OF HIVER
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Turning Vision into Venture
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Host: Grand Rapids Children’s Business Fair

September 20, 2025
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Location:
Grandville Farmer’s Market
4055 Maple St. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Righteous Risk Conference
Friday, September 19, 2025
8:30am - 12:00pm

Location in Grand Rapids, TBD

Local Event

Mission-Driven Tech: How Values Shape Innovation
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
4:00pm - 5:00pm

City Innovations HQ
Grand Rapids, MI

Host: Know Honesty

September 10, 2025
9:00AM–3:00PM

Location:
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Registration Required

Validate Your Idea & Know Your Audience
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Grace Christian University
Grand Rapids, MI

BarCamp GR

Host: BarCamp GR

August 23, 2025
9:00AM-4:30PM

Location:
Calvin University School of Business

BarCamp GR

Host: BarCamp GR

August 22, 2025
5:00PM-10:00PM

Location:
Calvin University School of Business

Host: The Right Place

August 8, 2025
9:30AM–10:30AM

Location:
ADAC
5690 Eagle Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Hosted by: The Right Place & IDEOLOGY

IDEOLOGY Productions
6352 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301
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Jul 23, 2025 03:00pm - Jul 23, 2025 06:00pm

Calling all Women in Tech!

Jul 17, 2025 08:30am - Jul 17, 2025 09:30am
1 Bold Step
1255 Front Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

The Biz Accelerator Lab 
Thursday May 22, 2025 
8 a.m.—3:45 p.m. 

Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce 

Price: $125 

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4C Model Kickoff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 
3pm - 5pm

Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

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Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Investor Gathering
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
3:00pm - 5:00pm 

Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

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Brett Logan, founder of Immaculate Flight and KRT Collective, has launched or invested in over 25 businesses. Since 2005, he’s combined his passion for aviation with a commitment to empowering others to discover their gifts. Outside of work, Brett enjoys cycling and exploring great restaurants.

The MWest Challenge is a student entrepreneurship competition designed to create collaboration between faculty and students that spans several colleges and universities from West Michigan.

What to expect:

• Interact with live demonstrations of prototypes

• Connect with visionary student founders

• Provide feedback to early-stage solutions to global issues

• Light refreshments will be served

Industry areas: Tech for good, health and well-being, education, climate, economic development

Having built a 50-year career in entrepreneurship, Mike Smock now serves as a senior strategic advisor, providing grounded guidance to startup enterprises. His practice specializes in the development of effective business plans and capital formation strategies.

Ben and Laura Harrison launched Jonas Paul Eyewear to help kids build confidence through stylish glasses while supporting global efforts to prevent childhood blindness. Their mission blends purpose and entrepreneurship, inspired by their son Jonas.

The region’s most open pitch competition

Attend this month's 5x5 Night! The top 5 contestants will be pitching their ideas to our judging panel for a shot at winning $5,000. Show up and support these entrepreneurs!

Leann DeKryge founded College Cupcakes to bring joy to college students through personalized deliveries. She transformed her side hustle into a thriving business that spreads smiles one cupcake at a time.