Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University

10/19/2026

📈 STOP CHASING LEADS. START WINNING CUSTOMERS. 🎯

Whether you’re a small business owner wearing every hat, a sales professional ready to close more deals, or an entrepreneur looking to grow, it’s time to sharpen your sales edge! 💥

Join us for this hands-on workshop with Paul Holwerda of Positive Performance and walk away with practical strategies to turn more prospects into paying customers.

📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 8:30–9:45 AM
📍 Muskegon Innovation Hub
🎟️ Just $10!

🚀 Invest 75 minutes in your business — and put your next sale within reach.

👉 Register here: https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/ee2026salesedge

10/13/2026

💡 Do you believe in supporting small businesses? Do you want to help shape the future of our local economy?

Then don't miss this exciting event at the Muskegon Innovation Hub on November 17 at 5:00 PM!

Fifteen entrepreneurs have spent the last several weeks working through the ElevateWest program, learning the fundamentals of customer discovery, product development, and launching successful businesses. Now it's time for them to pitch their ideas and compete for $9,000 in awards!

🏆 Plus, YOU get to help award the $500 People's Choice Award.

A special thank you to Henrietta Hadley, who facilitated the classes using the CO.STARTERS curriculum.

🎟️ Admission is FREE
🍪 Refreshments will be served

Register using the QR code and come cheer on these incredible local entrepreneurs!

10/08/2026

Selling is about more than making the pitch—it’s about knowing how to navigate the conversation and help customers see the value in what you offer. Join us for a practical, interactive session designed to give you tools you can put to work right away!

📅 Oct. 28 | 8:30–9:45 AM
📍 Muskegon Innovation Hub | Only $10
Don’t wait—save your spot and register today! ✅
https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/ee2026salesedge

09/28/2026

🚀 Interested in federal Research and Development (R&D) funding? Join our ecosystem partners at West Michigan APEX Accelerators and BBCetc for a virtual workshop covering Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Learn about eligibility, finding the right federal agency, and how these programs can help innovative small businesses advance and commercialize new technologies.

📅 October 6 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Virtual

🔗 Register to learn more!
https://westmiapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/807

09/23/2026

Great recognition for Grand Valley State University! 🎉 GVSU has been named the #2 public university in the Midwest and the top-ranked public regional university in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report.

We’re proud to be part of a university that is so deeply connected to experiential learning, innovation and community impact — right here in West Michigan. ⚓ Read the full story👇

The 2027 Best Colleges rankings lists GVSU second overall for top public universities in the Midwest.

09/14/2026

09/03/2026

📢Hub Holiday Closure Notice:
The Muskegon Innovation Hub will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

🔑 CoLaunch Members with 24/7 key card access may continue using the Hub as usual during the closure.

The Hub will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday weekend.🌅

Thanks,
The Hub Team

09/02/2026

💡 Your idea, product, brand, or invention could be one of your business’s most valuable assets—but do you know what you can protect and how?

Join us for Entrepreneur Edge Workshop: Protect What You’re Building and learn the basics of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—and how IP can protect your competitive advantage.

📅 Sept. 9 | 8:30–9:45 a.m.
📍 Muskegon Innovation Hub | 💲$10 - all welcome

👉 Register: https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/ee2026ip

09/01/2026

📚 Looking to sharpen your business skills this September?

The Michigan Small Business Development Center (Michigan SBDC) has a great lineup of free webinars covering topics to help you start, grow, and strengthen your business. Check out the September schedule and find a session that’s right for you!

👉 https://47863492.hs-sites.com/michigan-sbdc-september-webinars