Lionbear Ventures

07/22/2026

Lionbear out and about.

07/14/2026

Ashley Connelly will be speaking this Thursday at an event for community leaders interesting in learning more about recycling in Shiawassee County. Join us at this event presented by Shiawassee Recycles , Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership, and the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Registration link is in the comments.

05/19/2026

Great time at Recycle, MI - Michigan Recycling Coalition - MRC’s annual conference! Recycling people are the best people ❤️. We’ve got the best clients at Lionbear Ventures and we always enjoy catching up with them Goodwill of Greater Detroit’s Green Works.

Above all, loved seeing the presentation from Shiawassee area businesses Resourceful Recycling and Great Lakes Fusion on the success of the Cook Family Foundation supported Shiawassee Recycles ♻️ partnership.

Proud to be involved in the development and success of new programs that lead to the betterment of our communities.

04/23/2026

We're hiring!

Lionbear Ventures is hiring a Lead Technical Grant Writer to serve our economic development organization, university-based accelerator, and innovation program clients across Michigan.
What you’ll do:
→ Serve as a strategic advisor for our accelerator clients
→ Write across a focused set of sectors including: Mobility & Advanced Transportations, Advanced Manufacturing, Product Development & Commercialization, Workforce Development, and Economic & Business Development
→ Work directly alongside our CEO and partner organization leadership to pursue funding through federal, state, and philanthropic opportunities

What we're offering:
→ A fully remote, contracted position with a direct path to a full-time opportunity
→ A collaborative team that's doing meaningful work
→ The chance to shape our approach, pursue strong opportunity, and autonomy to do your best work

Must be based in Michigan. If that's you (or someone you know), let's talk. Click the link to view the full posting now!

LIONBEAR VENTURES We fund the future of communities.   Lead Technical Grant Writer 20–30 Hrs/Week • Contract • 100% Remote • Must Reside in Michigan Opportunity to Scale to Full-Time Who We Are Lionbear Ventures (LBV) is a woman-owned consultancy on a mission to get programs funded that lea...

03/16/2026

It’s this photo that makes me feel like “I’ve made it”.
A team that laughs together.
A team that kicks ass together.

These humans are exceptional. Beyond blessed. Appreciation doesn’t go far enough. - Ashley Connelly

🙏 Anita Jackson thank you for making sure we capture these moments
Shiloh Aderhold Holley, CFRE Joe Curtin, MBA Laura Palombi, PMP Jessalyn Taylor Caroline Green

03/09/2026

We're hiring!

Lionbear Ventures is hiring a Director of Programs & Client Services — a key leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and impact.

What we're offering:
→ A fully remote, salaried position
→ A collaborative team that's doing meaningful work
→ The chance to shape how we serve our clients and run our programs

Must be based in Michigan. If that's you (or someone you know), let's talk. Click the link the apply now!

Who We Are Lionbear Ventures (LBV) is a woman-owned consultancy on a mission to get programs funded that lead to the betterment of people and planet. We work with small businesses, nonprofits, and local governments - the organizations with the biggest vision and the least capacity - to help them pla...

11/24/2025

Partnerships leading to grants!

New Partnership Announcement 📣

We are proud to begin building Shiawassee Recycles! ♻️💙

This private nonprofit partnership is a countywide sustainability initiative created by the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce alongside our partners at Great Lakes Fusion and Resourceful Recycling.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Cook Family Foundation, we are building a one-stop shop that will connect and educate residents, businesses, and municipalities on the circular economy, waste reduction, diversion, and responsible recycling right here in our region!

Stay tuned for more news as we work to bring Shiawassee Recycles to life.

Thanks again for always capturing these moments Sky Saylor Dynamic Video & Stills 📸

11/01/2024

Free event! They will discuss the free resources that are available to small businesses and people who may want to start a business or become a consultant.

They can tell you where to go to look for funding also when launching or expanding.

If you can make it, you can email SBDC or me for more info. Lionbear VenturesThe Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce