Entrepreneurship Center at WCC

11/14/2025

🍩 What an incredible night! 🍩
I was truly blessed to be chosen to present Dora’s Donuts to the vibrant, creative, and wildly driven students of Washtenaw Community College for their Solve-It! Challenge last night! 💡✨

These brilliant minds spent the evening digging into real-world business challenges, dreaming up ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and seeing Dora’s Donuts through a whole new lens. Their energy, passion, and perspectives were SO inspiring! It reminded me exactly why I started this journey in the first place. ❤️

I cannot wait to see the solutions they create and the magic they bring to life over the next week. If this group is any indication, the future of entrepreneurship is looking pretty dang sweet. 😉

Sprinkling gratitude everywhere today. 💗

01/25/2025

Is AI the great equalizer?

This program aims to empower organizations to build socially impactful Gen AI-powered solutions across these focus areas:
📚 Knowledge, Skills, and Learning
🔬 Scientific Advancement
🌍 Resilient Communities
Apply now and be part of creating the future with generative AI! 👉

Google.org is launching a global $30M open call for funding and acceptanceinto the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI to help organizations use gen AI to accelerate their social impact. Learn more ➡️ g.co/ImpactChallenge/GenAIAccelerator

01/22/2025

Wonderful article featuring some of our favorite people!

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Local experts say that not being able to "break the bank" won’t necessarily make or break your business.

12/23/2024

Venue Connect, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, is pleased to welcome Dr. Missy Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director for the City of Ann Arbor. Join us for an insightful conversation as we explore accessible renewable energy using Sustainable Energy Utilities (SEU) and how community-o...

12/10/2024

Are you a Native American entrepreneur or know someone who can beneift from this information? If so, save, share, and repost! There are targeted grants specifically to help you grow your business! A few are:
➡️The SBA's Native American Trade Expansion Program (offering up to $240,000),
➡️NIH SBIR/STTR grants,
➡️State-specific support like Montana's Indian Equity Fund.

Break through financial barriers, access resources, and scale your business!

Learn More: https://hubs.li/Q02-Yw720

11/28/2024

As approaches, please mark your calendars to help WCC students pursue their educational goals. This year, the WCC Foundation has an anonymous partner who will match all Giving Tuesday gifts up to $75,000!

Imagine the impact we can make by helping students through scholarships and emergency funds.

Make a difference in the lives of WCC students >> wccnet.edu/givingtuesday

11/27/2024

11/21/2024

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11/03/2024

🌟 Exciting Things Are Happening at the WCC Entrepreneurship Center! 🌟

Are you ready to fuel your passion, learn from experts, and connect with like-minded innovators? 🚀✨ Check out our upcoming events designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey!

📅 Don't miss out on our new events!

Stay connected and stay inspired! 💡 Follow us for event updates, success stories, and entrepreneurial tips.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the EC!! Have a safe and spooky day! 👻🎃

10/28/2024

🌏🌟 Meet Janet Denson, founder of JJDensonDesignsand amazing WCC Entrepreneurship Center Incubator participant! 🌟🌏

With over 50 years of sewing experience, Janet combines her passion for craftsmanship with a commitment to sustainability. Her latest designs feature Sea Wool—an eco-friendly fabric made from recycled ocean materials that’s soft, warm, and itch-free. 🌊💚

Supported by WCC’s EC, Janet is empowered with resources, education, and encouragement. “They've given me an amazing business toolbox. I learn, grow, and see what’s possible!” 🌠👏

🔗 Check out Janet's Etsy shop and socials:
🌐 JDensonDesigns.etsy.com
📱 instagram.com/jdensondesigns/
📱 linkedin.com/in/janet-denson-50096530