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Editor’s Note: This story is part of Momentum: The people and companies shaping what’s next, a weekly series that explores new ventures, founder support, and the resources powering entrepreneurship and small businesses across seven counties in Southwest Michigan. This project is sponsored by Southwest Michigan First. All photos included in this story are courtesy.
KALAMAZOO, MI — Our future is in the hands of our youth, and an upcoming business event is ready to test that maxim.
Young entrepreneurs at Western Michigan University are getting a powerful opportunity to turn bold ideas into real businesses — and potentially walk away with significant funding to make it happen.
Thanks to a partnership with a Kalamazoo-based capital investment organization, WMU students are being invited to pitch innovative ideas to professionals who can help nurture them into thriving enterprises. Above and beyond that, two of the best ideas will be cultivated and awarded a total of $100,000 in financial support…