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SUMMARY:Alumni Cluster # 1: Food and Beverage Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 20 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Lunes 20 de abril \n\n\nThis session will be held in-person at La Terraza Restaurant. Check-in opens at 4:45 p.m. \nEsta sesión se llevará a cabo de manera presencial en el restaurante La Terraza. Bienvenida comienza a las 4:45 p.m. \n\n\n\nSession 1: The Business Behind the Plate\nOur first session will bring together food and beverage entrepreneurs: from cafés and restaurants to caterers\, food trucks\, and meal prep businesses. Whether you run a storefront\, pop-up\, or delivery-based operation through platforms like DoorDash or UberEats\, this is a chance to share experiences and talk about what’s working in today’s F&B climate. \nWhat to expect? \n\nPeer-to-peer conversations\, no panels.\nDiscuss what’s actually working and what’s not.\nShare real-world experiences.\nGrow your brand together.\n\nCome ready for an open\, slide-free conversation about the real-world grind. \nSesión 1: El Negocio Detrás del Plato\nNuestra primera sesión reunirá a emprendedores del sector de alimentos y bebidas: desde cafeterías y restaurantes hasta servicios de catering\, food trucks y negocios de preparación de comidas (meal prep). \nYa sea que tengas un local físico\, una tienda pop-up o que operes mediante entregas a domicilio a través de plataformas como DoorDash o UberEats\, esta es una oportunidad para compartir experiencias y hablar sobre lo que realmente está funcionando en el clima actual del sector. \n¿Qué puedes esperar? \n\nSolo conversación\, no panelistas.\nDiscutir lo que realmente funciona y lo que no.\nCompartir experiencias reales\nHacer crecer tu marca en conjunto.\n\n\nVen listo para una conversacion abierta\, sin diapositivas\, sobre el día a día real del mundo del negocio detrals del plato.
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SUMMARY:Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Top 10 Reveal
DESCRIPTION:The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! After a rigorous selection process\, the Top 10 semifinalists of the 2026 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown will be announced. Join us to be the first to meet the contestants! \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nDoors at 5 p.m. | 5:30 – 6 p.m. | Sneak Peek Meet & Greet Happy Hour \nThis talk show-style fireside chat is your chance to meet the Top 10 semifinalists and ask questions about their business: how and why they got started\, where and why they want to be in your neighborhood\, and what it would mean if they win. \nNote: Seating capacity is limited. The Meet\, Mix & Mingle Open House will immediately follow. \n6:15 – 8 p.m. | Meet\, Mix & Mingle Open House \nMix and mingle with the Top 10 semifinalists and learn about their businesses. Stop by the Open House anytime; come as you are and bring the whole family! \nDetails \nTickets are $20 and include complimentary drinks and small bites from Hatch Detroit alumni businesses. A donation with your ticket purchase will help provide dedicated support to Hatch alumni as they continue their entrepreneurial journey of opening a storefront. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nABOUT THE CONTEST \nThe Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is a retail competition that gives savvy entrepreneurs the chance to win a $100\,000 cash grant and a package of in-kind services to open up their brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit\, Hamtramck\, or Highland Park. \nThe Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is supported by Comerica\, EY\, and Goldman Sachs 10\,000 Small Businesses. \nLearn more at hatchdetroit.com. \nSign up to receive Hatch Detroit emails and stay in the loop about the contest\, alumni and more!
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SUMMARY:Building a Resilient Business
DESCRIPTION:All businesses face adversity sooner or later\, but the ones that recover and thrive are those that understand how to take inventory of what they have and adapt to changes. \nJoin TechTown and ACCESS for this two-hour session to learn how to assess and enhance your business’s resilience. Through engaging activities\, expert guidance\, and collaborative discussions\, you’ll identify key areas of vulnerability and explore practical strategies to adapt\, innovate\, and grow — even in the face of adversity. Walk away with a personalized resiliency plan tailored to your business’s unique needs. \nWhy Attend? \n\nHands-on approach: Build practical\, actionable plans tailored to your business.\nInteractive learning: Engage with industry experts and fellow business owners for fresh insights and ideas.\nTake home results: Leave with a comprehensive\, ready-to-implement plan.\n\nDon’t let uncertainty hold you back. Invest in your business’s future with this dynamic workshop and gain the tools\, confidence and strategies to weather any storm and seize new opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is made possible with support from LISC Detroit.
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SUMMARY:The SHOP at TechTown
DESCRIPTION:Experience the best of Detroit’s small business community at The SHOP\, TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace! Join us in person on the last Wednesday of every month to explore unique products\, connect with local entrepreneurs and uncover your next favorite find. Mark your calendar and join us for a vibrant shopping experience celebrating Detroit’s small business community! \nInterested in participating in The SHOP? Submit an interest form today! \nThe SHOP at TechTown is made possible with support from the Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Foundation and Wells Fargo.
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SUMMARY:First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic networking event that brings together entrepreneurs\, startups\, and ecosystem partners in a celebration of innovation and collaboration. First Thursdays is a monthly gathering where the entrepreneurial community comes together to share ideas\, learn from one another\, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out\, you’ll find value in this welcoming space. \nConnect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry experts\, and discover opportunities to collaborate with like-minded individuals. Each month\, we spotlight up-and-coming business owners to share what they do and inspire others in the community. Interested in being featured as a business spotlight participant? Complete the interest form! Join us at First Thursdays and become part of a thriving community. \nFirst Thursdays is made possible with support from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). \nReserve your spot today!
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SUMMARY:Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Hatch Off
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Hatch Off to watch the Top 4 finalists of the 2026 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest compete for a cash grant to open up their brick-and-mortar retail business! \nThe finalists will make one last pitch in front of a panel of judges and a live audience. Thanks to Comerica Bank’s support\, the winning business will be awarded $100\,000! The winner will also receive an in-kind business support package from TechTown Detroit and its partners. We’ll make a dream come true\, and you’ll have a front-row seat. \nTickets are $25 and include complimentary drinks and small bites from Hatch Detroit alumni businesses. A donation with your ticket purchase will help provide dedicated support to Hatch alumni as they continue their entrepreneurial journey of opening a storefront. \nThis is a celebration of all things local in Detroit: food\, music\, and fun! \n\nABOUT THE CONTEST \nThe Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is a retail competition that gives savvy entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash grant and a package of in-kind services to open up their brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit\, Hamtramck\, or Highland Park. \nThe Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is supported by Comerica\, EY\, and Goldman Sachs 10\,000 Small Businesses. \nLearn more at hatchdetroit.com. \nSign up to receive Hatch Detroit emails and stay in the loop about the contest\, alumni and more!
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LOCATION:WSU Industry Innovation Center (I2C)\, 461 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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