CoLaunch

09/14/2026

🌯CoLunch + good food + great company! ☀️

Our recent "CoLunch" brought CoLaunch members together for a tasty food truck picnic, great conversation, and a chance to connect with a few members of our coworking community.

A special shoutout to local startup restaurateur Brian Sanders Jr., founder of Sanders Mobile Shop, LLC, and one of our Muskegon Innovation Hub Direct Grant recipients. The Hub’s Direct Grant program has helped small-business owners overcome critical barriers—whether that means investing in new equipment, launching innovative programs, or reaching new customer markets.

We love seeing our entrepreneurs grow—and getting to enjoy the delicious results! 🙌

04/01/2026

From writing a business plan, to financial planning, to everything in between, we've got no-cost, live online training events for you!

03/17/2026

🎤We’re thrilled to welcome Start Garden's 5×5 Pitch Night to the Muskegon Innovation Hub on March 31!

Come hear five entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for a chance to win $5,000 to move their business forward. Expect bold ideas, inspiring founders, and a room full of people who love innovation!

💡 Have an idea? Submissions are still open to apply to pitch!
🎉 Just want to attend? Join us to hear some super cool ideas and support local innovators.

Don’t miss this exciting night of creativity, community, and entrepreneurship.

👉 Apply to pitch: https://5x5night.com/
✅ Register to attend: https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/5x5pitchnight2026

02/10/2026

✨ Big ideas start here. ✨

SAVE THE DATE to join us for an afternoon experience where the Lakeshore’s boldest dreamers, doers, and disruptors collide—celebrating creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. 💡⚙️🌐

Muskegon has always been a place of makers, builders, and visionaries. From industry and design to tech and creative enterprise, innovation has shaped our shoreline for generations. Now, we’re bringing that energy together—on purpose, in one place, for maximum impact.

📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
🌍 World Innovation Day

Introducing the Innovators Summit—Muskegon’s first large-scale, regionally focused event dedicated entirely to innovation. This high-impact, half-day experience will convene 300+ leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, manufacturers, students, and community partners for:
🔥 An inspiring keynote
🧠 Dynamic breakout sessions
💬 Thought-provoking panels
🚀 A showcase of local innovations shaping our future

🔗 Website + registration coming soon—stay tuned!

01/06/2026

Do you—or someone you know—have a business idea and are ready to take the next step toward action? Make 2026 the year you turn your idea into reality!✅

Space is limited. 👉 Apply here: gvsu.edu/mihub/getstarted
(Application must be accepted to attend.)

09/09/2025

🧰Tech Tip:
Don't overcomplicate your tech stack when starting out! Stick with simple, low-cost tools that do the job well! 🙌
The key: Start lean. Scale later.

What's your favorite startup tool? Drop it below.🔽

09/08/2025