Urgent information you do not want to miss. This free webinar will explore what businesses can do to fully maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness. If you can’t make the webinar, register below to receive a link to the recording after the event.  

Panelists:
Constance Logan, Michigan District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration
Carla Walker-Miller, Founder + CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services
Matt Roling, CPA and Executive Director of the WSU Office of Business Innovation
Moderated by: Ned Staebler, CEO of TechTown and WSU Vice President of Economic Development 

Are you an innovative tech founder interested in federal funding opportunities? If so, this event is for you!

SBIR / STTR 101: Introduction & Overview Workshop
May 14th from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Did you know that the Federal SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research)/STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs award over $2.7 billion in research & development funding annually to qualified small businesses developing game-changing technologies? 

Attend this session and find out more about the two programs and how they can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial stage of product development and proof of market potential. 

You will learn:

·         SBIR/STTR eligibility and ownership requirements

·         How to select the appropriate agency for your tech

·         Differences between SBIR and STTR

·         What the money can be used for … and more

Are you looking for assistance in bringing your products and services online?

 
The Desai Sethi Foundation wants to help you swing open your digital doors. Revolution Small Biz: Keeping Detroit Rolling will connect you with professional developers to build a high-quality website to facilitate vibrant customer engagement and e-commerce. Applications are open now and will close Monday, May 18.
 
You bring the idea. They’ll bring the team and tools to build your site, train you up, and take your business to the next level.
 
Want to join these efforts? They are looking for Summer Fellows!

MedHealth Cluster accelerates clinical trials of COVID-19 test kits
 

Due to broad industry relationships and an international reach, Windsor-based Audacia’s quick COVID-19 test kits are being used in a clinical trial at Henry Ford Hospital.

The TechTown-housed regional collaborative may have postponed the MedHealth Summit to July, but it is as committed as ever to helping entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry make connections to launch and commercialize technology that improves quality of care. Click to learn more about how MedHealth is connecting and convening practitioners and innovators in response to COVID-19.

Daily dose of inspiration with Juan Carlos of Featherstone Moments

In this audiogram from In Good Co., TechTown coworking and Professional Services Network member Juan Carlos Dueweke-Perez discusses how he’s supporting his team’s well-being at this time.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared and signed up to volunteer on #GivingTuesdayNow to support small businesses like Good Cakes and Bakes. Your support makes a difference. As a nonprofit, TechTown is powered by your generosity to promote economic equity in Detroit. 

Resources for all kinds of businesses at your fingertips!

·         TechTown Open Office Hours and Ask an Expert are here to help you “Navigate the Noise”

·         NEI Startup Space COVID-19 Resource Page is Updated every 24 Hours

·         TechTown Blog: 10 Actions for Small Businesses to Take Right Now