LaunchGLOBAL now accepting online applications from local entrepreneurs
DETROIT, Mich. (June 24, 2019) – In 2018, Rotary International awarded a grant to Detroit Rotarians to pilot the first group lending partnerships in the United States. Called LaunchGLOBAL, this multi-faceted program was spearheaded by Rotary volunteers from Rotary...
LaunchDETROIT hosts Entrepreneur Meet & Greet on April 27
LaunchDETROIT invites area entrepreneurs to attend an Entrepreneur Meet and Greet to hear first-hand the experiences and successes of entrepreneurs participating in this multi-faceted Rotary-sponsored program. The event is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on...
Detroit entrepreneurs help each other in Rotary micro-lending model
Taylor and Trenton Rotarians form group lending program to help area entrepreneurs
Detroit area entrepreneurs experience steady growth with help from LaunchDETROIT
Three women entrepreneurs in Detroit recently shared how LaunchDETROIT, a micro loan program developed by Rotary District 6400, has helped them grow their businesses. They are among 32 entrepreneurs who have taken part in the program that was introduced in Detroit...
LaunchDETROIT hosts Open Houses on June 6th and 20th in Detroit
Three women entrepreneurs in Detroit recently shared how LaunchDETROIT, a micro loan program developed by Rotary District 6400, has helped them grow their businesses. They are among 32 entrepreneurs who have taken part in the program that was introduced in Detroit...
LaunchDETROIT hosts Open House for Detroit area entrepreneurs on May 23
DETROIT, Mich. (May 30, 2017) – LaunchDETROIT invites Detroit area entrepreneurs to attend either of two free Open Houses during June in Detroit. The first is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tues., June 6, at Level One Bank, located at 1420 Washington Blvd., and the...
LaunchDETROIT now accepting online applications for micro-loan program
DETROIT, Mich. (May 15, 2017) – LaunchDETROIT invites Detroit area entrepreneurs to attend a free, informational Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Will Leather Goods, located at 4120 2nd Avenue in Detroit. Attendees will have the opportunity to...
Larry Wright, founding chair of LaunchDETROIT, to be honored at the United Nations
DETROIT, Mich. (May 1, 2017) – LaunchDETROIT, a multi-faceted micro loan program, invites Detroit area entrepreneurs to apply online for this multi-faceted program at www.LaunchDetroit.org. The mission of LaunchDETROIT is to support and develop entrepreneurs and small...
LaunchDETROIT extends deadline to apply for micro loan program to July 29
In 2013, Rotary volunteers in District 6400 introduced LaunchDETROIT, a multi-faceted micro loan program to support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in under-resourced communities in the Detroit region. Spearheading the program was Larry Wright, past...
July 22 is deadline to apply for the LaunchDETROIT micro-loan finance program
LaunchDETROIT to host three Open House events in Detroit. . . Entrepreneurs are invited on June 15, 21, 22
DETROIT, Mich. (July 12, 2016) – The deadline is nearing for Detroit area entrepreneurs to apply online for LaunchDETROIT, a multi-faceted micro loan program that includes free business training, micro loans of up to $2,500, assigned business mentors and networking...