Here’s the SBSH Scoop | This Grant Is For YOU—Yes, You!Take your time to submit your best work, because grants go to the strongest applications, not the fastest.The link for the application is here.It doesn’t matter what kind of business you run or where you call home in the Eastern U.P.—if you’re a business owner, this grant program could help you. Whether you’re part of the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Sault Tribe, or you live in one of our…
Here’s the Scoop | SBSH Direct Grant Applications Open!Take your time to submit your best work, because grants go to the strongest applications, not the fastest.The link for the application is here.Basic timeline for the last round of direct Small Business Support Hub grants:Open for applying - 15 June through 16 AugustRanking and choosing applications - 17 August through 20 SeptemberAnticipated grant notifications - by 1 OctoberWhy is the…
Here’s the Scoop | SBSH Grant program extrasNote about the last direct grant round: The last round of direct grants from the Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) grant program opens up on June 15 and will remain open until August 16. The link for the application will be posted here on June 15.Also, did you know you’ve got a business brain trust on standby?Seriously—if your hair’s on fire about marketing, strategy, HR, team stuff, sales (or, let’s…
Here’s the Scoop | SBSH Direct Grant Application Opens The last round of direct grants from the Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) grant program opens up on June 15 and will remain open until August 16.To be eligible for this direct grant you:Cannot have received a Small Business Support Hub direct grant in the 1st roundNeed to meet eligibility criteria as listed in the SBSH grant guidelinesMust participate in one of the following:Receive a…
On Friday, Headwaters North, along with Lake Superior State University, hosted a Pitch Competition in the Cafe at Considine Hall. The first prize community pitch was David Cairns from Crairns Brothers. His pitch was about the horror film he is creating using UP actors. He received $400 for winning the competition and is pictured with: Amy Berglund, InvestUP; Mindy McCready, LSSU Lukenda School Of Business; David Cairns (center), Marilyn Clark,…
Headwaters North, in conjunction with the MTEC SmartZone and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, is sponsoring the Return North virtual career fair being held on November 30 from 3-6 p.m. EST. The event will match great talent with great companies across the Upper Peninsula and bring those longing to return to the UP - home! Headwaters North looks forward to bringing residents who have left the area back to the UP. The Sault Ste…
Headwaters North will walk entrepreneurs through the process of establishing their business with coaching support, access to state programs, and events to build skills for entrepreneurship. We will provide high-quality and economical product development services for entrepreneurs and businesses throughout the region by providing access to current manufacturing facilities, business training programs, and skilled industry personnel. The goal…
Headwaters North, in collaboration with MTEC SmartZone of Houghton, holds its first virtual SmartStart class for local Sault Ste Marie entrepreneurs. Participants are working through a 6-week course that walks them through their business idea from napkin concept to formally starting a company.SmartStart is an amazing resource for anyone who has an idea but is not sure how to get started. Each week, entrepreneurs meet with their mentor - Jason…
March 17, 2023 – The local Sault Ste Marie SmartZone recently rebranded resulting in the new name of Headwaters North. The rebrand includes the connection to the community, the local natural resources, and the focus of Smartzones - technology and innovation. Headwaters North exists to develop local talent, leverage and attract capital to the local business community, and support startup and early-stage companies through programs, funding…