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African American Historic Resorts in Michigan Recognized by The Cultural Landscape Foundation
Idlewild Historic District and Woodland Park highlighted by The Cultural Landscape Foundation
Pitch North Announces Winners
Five local entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges and an audience of over 50 people at the fifth annual Pitch North competition held on August 17th at the Pavilion at Waters Edge in Fremont.
Local Entrepreneurs Selected as Finalists for Fifth Annual Pitch North Competition
Five local entrepreneurs will pitch business ideas for chance at $5,000 during a live competition on August 16 in Fremont
Pitch North returns for 5th year
Entrepreneurial pitch competition open to those living in Newaygo, Oceana or Lake Counties
Five local entrepreneurs win business capital as pitch north 2022 finalists
Five local entrepreneurs took home their share of over $11,000 on Tuesday, June 14th
Local entrepreneurs selected as finalists for fourth annual Pitch North competition
Five local entrepreneurs chosen to pitch their business ideas to panel of judges during fourth annual Pitch North competition
The Right Place seeking proposals for Historic Community Planning project in Lake & Newaygo Counties
A committee has formed to strategize the collaborative economic growth of the two historic African American rural communities of Idlewild (in Yates Township, Lake County, MI) and Woodland Park (in Merrill Township, Newaygo County, MI). Particular focus is being put on preservation, promotion, and capitalization (which is currently at varying stages in each community) of their historic significance.
Entrepreneurial pitch competition returns in person for 4th year, calling for submissions
Pitch North, Newaygo County’s first-ever entrepreneurial pitching competition, has extended the pitch submission deadline to May 8th at 11:59 pm.
First-of-a-kind pitch competition for outdoor recreation businesses nets $5,000 prize packages for 5 West Michigan businesses
The first-of-its-kind pitch competition focused on providing growth opportunities to outdoor recreation small businesses. Entrepreneurs from Oceana, Newaygo, Lake and Mason Counties were invited to submit their ideas for consideration. Seven finalists were chosen to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges via Zoom on October 27. The top five participants received $5,000 worth of business support services to help advance their business idea.
The Right Place debuts new county partnership model to amplify regional economic development efforts
The Right Place has announced it will debut a new and improved model of regional economic development partnerships in 2022 for participating counties across West Michigan. The new format is expected to amplify economic development efforts across the region by empowering full-time county executive directors to drive long-term growth opportunities with the support of The Right Place.
