All pitch competitions will be virtual and free and will take place from 5:30pm-7:30pm. 

Entrepreneurs like Lonna bring their grit and passion to Michigan Women Forward to pursue their dream of building a business. With your support, MWF has invested in hundreds of women’s dreams this year by providing microloans, COVID-19 recovery grants, financial coaching, and much more.

You are an important part of a community who believes diverse women entrepreneurs are critical to an inclusive and sound Michigan economy. Now, more than ever, we all need to invest in women entrepreneurs and help them keep their businesses open through this challenging time.

Please consider making a year-end tax deductible donation to Michigan Women Forward today and watch as your donation transforms the lives of women and girls across the state. Thank you for believing in us and believing in Michigan women and girls!

• Carolyn Cassin, MWF President and CEO, was interviewed on Flashpoint about COVID-19 impacts on women-owned businesses in Detroit. Watch here.

• Carolyn and four MWF Resilience Fund entrepreneurs talked to Governor Gretchen Whitmer about pandemic-related business closures and their impact on business. Watch here.

• The recent Detroit Free Press article As women leave pandemic economy, returning to work, higher wages will be a struggle features several MWF entrepreneurs and quotes Carolyn Cassin. Read the story here.

Have a question about how to get involved with Michigan Women Forward? Reach out to us by emailing info@miwf.org or call 313-771-3520.