Small Business Opportunities
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There are several types of opportunities available for small business owners. Each type has specific characteristics that are important to understand.
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Accelerators & Incubators
Accelerators and Incubators are programs that give businesses access to mentorship, investors and other support that help them become stable, self-sufficient and scaleable.
Learning Opportunities
As a small business owner, there is always something more to learn. Learning opportunities like workshops, seminars, and trainings teach business skills you can use to grow your business.
Capacity Building
Capacity Building and Technical Assistance opportunities build operational capacity with support in areas like marketing, web development, accounting, point of sales and more.
Vending Opportunities
Local vendor opportunities are a great way to get out in the community and get your business name out there. Opportunties might include pop-up shops, festivals, fairs and concerts.
Contests & Competitions
During business contests and competitions, entrepreneurs present their business concepts to a panel of judges for a chance to win a cash prize or investment capital.
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BUILD Grow Focus - April 2025
BUILD Grow Focus is a 10-week, customizable cohort program that meets established small business owners where they’re at in their unique journey towards growing and scaling their business. Participants can expect weekly meetings with their peers and facilitator, with subject matter experts providing training on areas of entrepreneurship crucial to growth, plus personalized
weekly 1:1 meetings with mentors to address their unique business needs. Participants will also benefit from peer-to-peer support from their fellow cohort members, each with valuable lived experiences in Detroit’s small business ecosystem.
Please note: This program has limited capacity and BUILD Institute cannot guarantee that all applicants will be accepted into the program. All applicants are encouraged to fill out the following form with as much detail as possible, as all responses will be considered in the selection process.
Eligibility:
In order to be selected to participate, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Residential and/or business address located in Detroit
- Business must be operational for a minimum of 2 years
- Business must have generated revenue prior to applying
- Complete the application form linked below no later than April 8, 2025 (Qualified applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis)
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April 22, 2025 - June 24, 2025, $100 participation fee for accepted applicants
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Fantazma Market & Cafe Vendor Sign Up
UPDATED requirements for participating in Fantazma Market and Cafe. Please READ and agree by clicking each box. We are now charging a $25 vendor fee to participate in our events if you are not a Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation member. Members of the organization after paying the one time $25 fee will pay a $10 vendor fee for the remainder of the year. For more information on signing up for a membership email nrivera@dhdc1.org or ITorres@dhdc1.org.
Requisitos ACTUALIZADOS para participar en Fantazma Market and Cafe. LEA y acepte haciendo clic en cada casilla. Ahora cobramos una tarifa de proveedor de $25 por participar en nuestros eventos si no es miembro de la Corporación de Desarrollo Hispano de Detroit. Los miembros de la organización después de pagar la tarifa única de $25 pagarán una tarifa de proveedor de $10 por el resto del año. Para obtener más información sobre cómo registrarse como miembro, envíe un correo electrónico a nrivera@dhdc1.org o ITorres@dhdc1.org.
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