WCC News Story Archive: Entrepreneurship

A photo of the Corned Beef Queen food truck overlaid with the Start-up Incubator logo.

Applications open for next Start-Up Incubator at WCC

Fran LeFort - September 12, 2024

Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).

View Post :   Applications open for next Start-Up Incubator at WCC

tags: Entrepreneurship, Cohort, Entrepreneurship Center, Start-Up Incubator

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WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fair

WCC Public Relations - July 18, 2024

Washtenaw Community College will host a mini pitch competition for artists, lead hands-on semiconductor and EV activities for kids and showcase its musical talents at this weekend’s Ann Arbor Art Fair.

View Post :   WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fair

tags: Entrepreneurship Center, Semiconductor, Pitch, EV, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Entrepreneurship

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Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project empowers entrepreneurs

Fran LeFort - June 18, 2024

Washtenaw Community College announces the launch of the Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project aimed at fostering innovation and empowering local entrepreneurs.

View Post :   Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project empowers entrepreneurs

tags: Boot Camp, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Center

WCC Start-Up Week, Pitch@WCC boost entrepreneurs

Fran LeFort - April 19, 2024

The inaugural Start-Up week will run in conjunction with the annual Pitch@WCC competition in which new and aspiring business owners compete for cash prizes to launch or grow their companies.

View Post :   WCC Start-Up Week, Pitch@WCC boost entrepreneurs

tags: Start-Up Incubator, Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

Award winners and nominees

WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards

Rich Rezler - March 13, 2024

Three local entrepreneurs were recognized with WCC/Parkridge Black Business Excellence & Impact Awards for their dedication to community service.

View Post :   WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards

tags: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards, Parkridge Community Center, College and Career Readiness

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell will open entrepreneur panel discussion

Rep. Debbie Dingell to open entrepreneur panel discussion April 4

WCC Public Relations - March 06, 2024

The public is invited to a panel discussion, "Entrepreneurs: Why They Start & What Keeps Them Going," to be hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) on Thursday, April 4.

View Post :   Rep. Debbie Dingell to open entrepreneur panel discussion April 4

tags: Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

Brian Scott and Michelle Julet

Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCC

Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023

Judges picked Brian Scott, owner of Broadcast Boot Camp, as the winner of the night's largest prize. He earned $7,500 for having the top pitch in the "Build" category.

View Post :   Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCC

tags: June 2023, On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship, Pitch@WCC

Wolverine Pickleball groundbreaking

Small business owners find success after partnering with WCC

Kayla Gahagan - May 09, 2023

The owners of Wolverine Pickleball explain how the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC helped guide them to success.

View Post :   Small business owners find success after partnering with WCC

tags: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, small business

Pitch Info Session

Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at WCC

Kayla Gahagan - January 17, 2023

The Washtenaw Community College's "Pitch@WCC” business competition is the perfect opportunity to connect, get some feedback and earn cash to take your business to the next level.

View Post :   Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at WCC

tags: Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center

Phillip Burtell at CNC machine

Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businesses

WCC Public Relations - December 14, 2022

Without quality mentors during key points of his entrepreneurial journey, Phillip Burtell is certain he wouldn’t be where he is today. The 24-year-old Washtenaw Community College student, Army veteran and business owner was named the top winner in last week’s WCC Veteran Business Pitch & Showcase Night.

View Post :   Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businesses

tags: Entrepreneurship Center, Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship, Veterans, Student Veterans

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