This Giving Tuesday, Help Bring Opportunity to More Corners of Michigan
Look closely at this map of Michigan.
Each dot shows where Michigan Women Forward has invested in entrepreneurs who are strengthening the local communities they call home — places where we helped small businesses with the capital, coaching, and support they need to prosper.
Behind these dots are stories …
The Aroma Lab
A custom scent-making experience with locations in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Detroit, bringing creativity and connection to every community it serves.
Pietrzyk Pierogi
Crafted in Detroit and sold across the country, these pierogi deliver comfort, heritage, and creativity in every bite.
HorseLinc
A Michigan-built software platform that streamlines billing, scheduling, and payments for equine businesses nationwide.
Groovy Donuts
A Lansing-area staple serving creative, small-batch donuts made fresh daily — with flavors as fun as the vibe.
Each business is different. But together, they tell a larger story…
Small business owners building wealth and stability for their families.
New jobs created as businesses expand and hire locally.
Communities gaining momentum.
Neighborhoods finding new life.
Local economies growing stronger with every entrepreneur we support.
This is the ripple effect of investing in small businesses, and it reaches far beyond any single entrepreneur, city, or county. Its impact spreads across our state.
