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…
Headwaters North holds its first entrepreneur networking event at Birdseye Outfitters on Thursday, April 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm. The event is to learn more about Headwaters North, hear from StartUp Sault founders Brent Rouble and Nevin Buconjic and the importance of an entrepreneur community, and learn about a new program available to start-ups and early-stage companies called SmartStart.The event will be held at Birdseye Outfitters and attendees…
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…