On October 2, 2026 Wayne State University hosted the second annual Ilitch School Capital Case Competition hosted by the Mike Ilitch School of Business, and the Belinsky Entrepreneurial Learning Laboratory. There were five teams in attendance including Grand Valley State…
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Jill is a U.S. Army veteran, writer, entrepreneur, activist, and avid outdoorswoman. She was the founding director of GVSU’s Secchia Military & Veterans Resource Center and was named the 2022 Student Veterans of America Advisor of the Year. CEI is…
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Dear MVE-Lab Participants, Judges, and Guests,Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, September 23, for the MVE-LabBattle Creek Cohort Final Pitch and Showcase, hosted by Grand Valley StateUniversity’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The Final Pitch and Showcase…
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Momentum is a student-run consulting organization that connects students with real businesses to solve real problems. Through hands-on client work, students gain practical experience in marketing, strategy, and communication developing both technical and professional skills that extend far beyond the…
Grand Valley State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) brought energy, creativity, and community together for its Second Annual 77 Idea Quest Final Pitch Competition on March 26, 2026. Hosted in the Loosemore Forum, the event marked the culmination…
Matthew Putman, a US Navy veteran and AEGIS Fire Controlman from Battle Creek, Michigan. In 2013, after becoming disabled and unable to work in his trade, he and his wife, Valerie, remained active in the RV community they had long…
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By: Sophie Bulos Lakeea Kelly is an author, Certified Life Coach, and founder of CrownedLady Athletic in Battle Creek, Michigan. Inspired by her own weight loss journey, Lakeea understands firsthand that transformation does not happen overnight. It requires consistency, accountability,…
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By: Sophie Bulos John Capers is a Navy veteran from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the founder of Pop’s Family Kitchen. Pop’s is a homestyle barbecue driven by the longing for John’s family’s home-cooked meals. Pop’s services include catering for weddings,…
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This past week, Grand Valley State University proudly hosted the Michigan Collegiate Startup Challenge (MCSC), bringing together student entrepreneurs from across the state for a full day of innovation, competition, and connection. From the high-energy Elevator & Showcase Round to…
On December 15th, military veterans from Michigan pitched and presented their business ideas at the brand-new Innovation Hub in Battle Creek. This event marked a milestone for MVE-Lab (Michigan Veteran Entrepreneurship Lab) as it was the first cohort to be hosted at the Innovation…
Read More MVE-Lab Battle Creek Cohort 15 Final Pitch & Showcase
