• The Grand Rapids SmartZone and its partners at Start Garden and Spartan Innovations are empowering Grand Rapids’ high-tech, high-growth startup community. 

• Last month, the Grand Rapids SmartZone attended South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, representing Michigan at Midwest House.
  

• Several Grand Rapids-based entrepreneurs and innovators attended with their startups, all under the Grand Rapids SmartZone banner.
  

• At the event, founders were able to network and connect with investors.
  

• The Grand Rapids SmartZone provides a wide range of services to companies, including access to funding, networking opportunities, incubation space and more.
  

• Jordan can provide examples of companies that the Grand Rapids SmartZone has supported.

o Examples: Protein Pints, OPNR, Vetr and Peadbo.

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