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How to Thrive and Be Intentional During Uncertainty – Allowing Yourself to Be Supported with The EnerChi Architect A 4-part blog series by Rebecca Thomas As entrepreneurs we face our own set of challenges. That’s part of what we sign up for when we step out on our own. Now that we’re facing a pandemic, … Read more
How to Thrive and Be Intentional During Uncertainty – Addressing Isolation with The EnerChi Architect A 4-part blog series by Rebecca Thomas As entrepreneurs we face our own set of challenges. That’s part of what we sign up for when we step out on our own. Now that we’re facing a pandemic, it’s easy … Read more
Stress Awareness: Self Care & Other Tips April is Stress Awareness Month, which seems fitting given the current state of our communities, our state, and our country. Especially during the COVID-19 outbreak, taking care of yourself and your well-being is at an all-time high. How can you prioritize yourself and your mental health during the … Read more
Turning Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Gig Working for oneself is an idea sown deep into the fabric of American life. The United States is one of the most entrepreneurial cultures in the world. However, for most it’s far easier to talk about taking the leap from working for others to working for … Read more
Dear Business Owners & Supporters, We hear you. We see you. And, we feel it with you. The last few weeks and the immediate future have been a trying time for all of us. Our team has been and will continue working quickly to connect with current and past GROW loan clients, as well … Read more
How to Bounce Back from Failure Often times in the world of entrepreneurship, you’ll hear the most seasoned businesspeople say something along the lines of “failure is the quickest pathway to success.” When you first hear it, you’ll probably shake your head and question everything they’ve told you. But if you really consider what failure … Read more
Legal Implications of Doing Business Online: Guest Blog By Brittany Harden, Miller Johnson The online world is ever-changing and can be a little intimidating when first putting a business out there. When it comes to doing business online, there are certain legal implications to be aware of. Luckily, GROW hosts a class tailored to this … Read more
Say Hello to Gen Z There’s a new group of consumers making their way into the world: Generation Z. Gen Z encompasses those born between 1997 and 2012, making the oldest person of Gen Z around 23 years old. As members of this generation grow older, they become an important part of the world of … Read more
Governor Whitmer announces SBA loans now available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 SBA Disaster Declaration requested by Whitmer Approved LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved her request for a statewide Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration, opening the opportunity to small businesses to … Read more
SBA.gov Press Release SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans