Join a fabulous cadre of business owners, attorneys, bankers, and marketers to provide one-on-one mentoring to MVE-Lab participants. We welcome veteran entrepreneurs and business leaders from a wide range of experiences. Commitment is limited to the night of the class, a two hour session, either via zoom or in person (with social distancing protocols in place). Each cohort provides two opportunities to participate. .
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER TODAY! To be contacted about mentoring opportunities, email mve@gvsu.edu
ABOUT THE LAB
Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab (MVE-Lab) is a free 3-month entrepreneurship accelerator for veterans and/or military spouses. It is designed to provide hands-on startup education for those seeking to add $20,000 or more annual income to their household through small business activity. Learn more about the upcoming cohort details.
A program of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), MVE-Lab provides education in the startup process and connections to Michigan’s robust entrepreneur ecosystem.
Participants work on their business launch over a 3 month period. Guests include other veteran entrepreneurs, mentors, and experts like attorneys and marketing specialists. MVE-Lab equips participants to identify their target customers, network with others, and find the resources they need to launch profitably and successfully. It concludes with a Pitch Showcase awarding at least $20,000 in prize money.
