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Pitch North Announces Winners
This year’s contest received 28 business idea submissions, from which five finalists were selected by a local committee to pitch at the live event.
Fostering Community: The Development of Baldwin’s “Pure Markette”
Lake County's new farmers and makers market will support entrepreneurs and cultivate a more engaged community.
Entrepreneur Support Event Coming to Newaygo
Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership and Start Garden partnering to host entrepreneurial support event in Newaygo County
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.