Doomed to Fail Even those who are unfamiliar with business may know the old adage that coffee shops are “doomed to fail." Trevor Corlett, owner of Madcap of Coffee Company in downtown Grand Rapids, suggests that many people who open…
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As its name implies, NEU (German for “new”) is all about what’s new–and what’s happening–in West Michigan’s entrepreneurial community. It’s designed to support the efforts of people within our community by recognizing the ideas, strategies, and accomplishments of local entrepreneurs and partner organizations, and also by providing information on educational opportunities and community resources and events. NEU is published by Grand Valley State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) within the Seidman College of Business.
Latesha Lipscomb: August 5×5 Night Winner
For Latesha Lipscomb, winning 5x5 Night last month was a long time coming. “I wasn’t going to do it,” Lipscomb said. “I had done 5x5 twice in the past, and I had come really close to being able to present, but…
Entrepreneur Zoe Bruyn stirs things up
It’s no secret that there are limited employment opportunities for individuals with special needs. In a 2015 survey conducted by the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD), 57 percent of respondents with Down syndrome reported working paid…
I GOT FACE wins 5×5 Night
On Wednesday, August 14 Latesha Lipscomb came out on top at 5x5 Night and took home $5,000 for her business I GOT FACE Concierge Cosmetics. We will be following up with Lipscomb to get the full story and find out…
5×5 at LINC Gallery
Voting closed on Wednesday for the top five 5x5 ideas, and those that emerged on top will be presenting at the return of the monthly pitch competition on August 24 at 5:00 p.m. at the LINC Gallery, located at 1167…
Starting a business…while working 9-5.
Believe it or not, most people don't start off as entrepreneurs. Starting a venture often co-occurs with working and/or going to school. Although it is possible to save enough money to live off of while starting your own business, few…
TESA Detroit Wrap Up
For ten years the Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy (TESA) has given high school students the tools and knowledge to start their own business through a weeklong crash course in entrepreneurship. During the five-day program, students work with college faculty and…
TESA ’16 Recap
The GVSU Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy (TESA) is a week-long summer program for high school students. The program focuses on cultivating awareness of and interest in the unique entrepreneurial ecosystem of Grand Rapids, while also providing students the knowledge and…
TESA ’16
Things have been a little quiet here at NEU as of late, and for good reason; We have been dedicating our resources to preparing for the Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy (TESA). TESA takes place from June 27-July 1, and is a unique…
Socks and Social Enterprise
This is the first in an ongoing series highlighting the stories of Grand Rapids' growing small business community. Bold Socks is a recent addition to the Avenue for the Arts retail sector. The Bold Socks store at 17 Division Ave…
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