Momentum

Find out how to plug into Momentum at our upcoming Momentum Open House!

Become part of the growing Momentum family! We are looking for start-ups, programmers, designers, professionals, investors, sponsors and organizations who want to engage in Momentum and help grow the West Michigan Start-up Community. Stop by one of our upcoming open houses to find out how:

Momentum Open Houses

Tuesday, September 14th
1:00 to 4:00
The Garage (Colonial Clock Building East entrance)
201 W Washington, Zeeland
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Thursday, September 30th
1:00 to 4:00
The Factory (above Sanchez)
38 W Fulton, Grand Rapids
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Engage with Momentum!

The Momentum 2010 program has officially ended, but the work has just begun! Our start-ups are busy building their companies, networking and pitching to investors. The Momentum leadership team continues to strategize ways to increase Momentum’s impact and expand its outreach. And of course we continue to look for our next batch of great start-ups!

Applications for Momentum 2011 will open on November 5th. In the meantime, we will be hosting a series of events and open houses throughout the year to help grow the Momentum community. If you are interested in plugging in, check out our upcoming events at www.startupwm.com

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Kudos to the growing Momentum community-people & organizations who support the WM Start-up Culture!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Demo Day 2010! The Momentum Teams rocked and we could not be more proud! Twelve weeks of hard work, focus and guidance have paid off and they are on their way! We would like to thank all of the people and organizations that have contributed their talents, time, and resources to support Momentum 2010 and West Michigan start-up community.

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It’s almost here!  Momentum Demo Day 2010!

A community the supports a start-up culture attracts and retains creative talent!

After 12 exciting weeks of focus, hard work, and the guidance of our fabulous mentors, the Momentum start-ups of 2010 are ready show their stuff!

Please join us on July 26th as Varsity News Network, TerraPerks, JaiPlace, and Learning Interfaces, present their venture opportunities to the business and investment community.

We hope to see you there!

WHAT: Momentum Demo Day 2010

WHEN: Monday, July 26th 5:30-7:30PM

WHERE: GVSU’s Loosemore Auditorium

REGISTRATION: http://demoday2010.eventbrite.com

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The Art of Raising of Raising Capital in Michigan

Thanks to all of our panelists, partners and attendees who helped to make The Art of Raising Capital in Michigan a great event!

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Special Event-The Art of Raising Capital in Michigan

The Art of Raising Capital in Michigan

Desiring to start or grow a tech-based business in Michigan? What do you do if your region is not known for investing in web technologies? What if you want to invest in web technologies but do not know where to begin?

Join us on Monday, June 28th for a frank and creative dialogue with our region’s investment community and entrepreneurs who have been there. We will discuss the current climate for raising and investing capital in Michigan, what it should be, and how we can get there.

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AimWest-Momentum Meetup & Networking

AimWest-Momentum Meetup & Networking. Join us on June 16th at the WMU Downtown GR campus at 5:30 as the Momentum 2010 Start-ups present their ideas to the AimWest community! Everyone welcome-Networking at Tavern HQ directly following

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Momentum 2010 Kick-off Celebration

Meet the start-ups of Momentum 2010 and Mingle with the Momentum community!
Wednesday, May 19th
5:30 to 7:30
The BOB (Crush)

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Meet the Start-ups of Momentum 2010!

Carbon Perks– A rewards program that motivates households to reduce energy consumption.

e-Simulations- Develops, licenses, and hosts Web-based multiplayer role-playing simulations and social e-textbooks for secondary and higher education markets.

Jai Place – A global aggregator of information, products, services, media, and experiences for the Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) market.

Urban.ag- An on-line community for urban gardeners that will be a one-stop source of trusted, regional information, high quality products, and an engaging suite of mobile services.

Varsinet- A sports blog network dedicated specifically to serving high school sports.

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Congratulations to the finalists of Momentum 2010!

A lot of great ideas and some really tough decisions! Good luck to the 11 teams who made it to the final round!

Bodega
Carbon Perks
e-simulations
Honeydo
Jai Place
Leagr
My PT
Perfect Pitch
Theoryville
Urban.ag
Varsinet

In person interviews on March 26th. Winners announced on March 29th.

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