Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University

06/04/2026

📢 Attention Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Freelancers & Independent Contractors!

If you're managing your own books, tracking payments, preparing for taxes, or simply trying to get a better handle on your business finances, this workshop is for you!

Register Now 👉 https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/entrepreneuredge2026bookkeeping

📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
📍 Muskegon Innovation Hub
💲 $10

📑Join us for our Entrepreneur Edge workshop focused on bookkeeping basics for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn practical tips to better understand your finances, stay organized, and build a stronger foundation for your business.📚

Learn more + Register👉 https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/entrepreneuredge2026bookkeeping

06/01/2026

💻FREE BUSINESS WEBINARS THIS MONTH💻

Looking to sharpen your business skills? The Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC) is offering a great lineup of free webinars covering topics like forming an LLC, business planning, marketing, and more. Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, these sessions provide practical tools, expert guidance, and actionable insights to help move your business forward.

Check out the upcoming webinars!

Learn how the Michigan SBDC can help you improve your website with International Search Engine Optimizations (I-SEO), financially prepare your company to budget for expanding into foreign markets, and explore markets that are ripe for your products or services!

05/28/2026

📑Join us for our Entrepreneur Edge workshop focused on bookkeeping basics for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn practical tips to better understand your finances, stay organized, and build a stronger foundation for your business.📚

Learn more + Register👉 https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/entrepreneuredge2026bookkeeping

05/27/2026

Innovation is taking flight in West Michigan. ✨📹🚁
Exciting to see how emerging technologies, research, and real-world application continue to shape the future across our region. Supporting innovators building what’s next!

Read more:
https://www.gvsu.edu/gvmagazine/eyes-in-the-sky.htm

Q&A with Jennifer Drake

05/20/2026

The Western Market chalet businesses open this Saturday, May 23, in Downtown Muskegon! Come check out these new businesses and support local entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their startups.🌱🛍️

05/20/2026

Thinking about starting a side business? 💡
You don’t need a huge budget to get up and going. Check out these low-cost business ideas for inspiration, then connect with the Hub to help turn your idea into action!

▶️ https://www.forbes.com/sites/liendepau/2025/12/19/low-cost-small-business-ideas-that-make-real-money-in-2026/

Get started: https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/contactus

These low cost small business ideas can generate real profit in 2026. Learn which models scale, how to attract customers, and what risks to avoid.

05/13/2026

📈 Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, West Michigan continues to show resilience and growth. A new study from Grand Valley State University highlights the region’s steady momentum, innovation, and long-term potential as businesses continue adapting and investing in the future. 🌎💡

Read more👇

The West Michigan economy grew for the third consecutive month, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher.

05/12/2026

💡The first-ever Innovators Summit brought together some of the Lakeshore’s boldest dreamers, doers, and disruptors for a celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation in honor of 🌍 World Innovation Day!

Muskegon has long been home to makers, builders, and visionaries—and this inaugural gathering intentionally united that innovative spirit in one place for an inspiring and impactful experience.

Attendees connected with fellow entrepreneurs, industry leaders, resource partners, and emerging businesses while building valuable relationships and discovering new opportunities for collaboration and growth. Breakout sessions explored topics including 🤖 AI & Automation, 🏗️ Creating a Company That Lasts, 💰 Accessing Capital, 📈 Increasing Market Value, 💭 Turning Ideas Into Reality, and 🌐 The Future of Work—sparking meaningful conversations and fresh ideas for the future of innovation along the Lakeshore.
Huge thanks to our premier sponsor—CatchMark Technologies—for helping us launch this experience!

⚡Big ideas start here at the Muskegon Innovation Hub—and this was only the beginning. Check out the event photos! 📸