Speaker Series: Jim McClurg
FOUNDER, CEO, VISIONARY LEADER IN VENTURE CAPITAL
Wednesday, December 3 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Know Honesty - Startup Garage Workshop

November 21, 2025
8:30AM-10:30AM

Location:
Know Honesty Office (Marne, MI)

Free to Attend, Registration Required

Speaker Series: Dan & Elisabeth Hungerford
FOUNDERS OF EVERFRIENDS AI
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Speaker Series: SHANNON BADGERO
FOUNDER OF ULTIMATE FITNESS & HEALTH, WEST COAST WOLVES BASKETBALL, LAKE EFFECT ATHLETIC FITNESS
Wednesday, November 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Build Your Business LIVE in 2 Hours
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
5:00pm - 7:00pm

PitchUp 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

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.