Starting Gate

05/05/2022

Check out this story with all the highlights from Bronco Pitch!

11/03/2021

Starting Gate’s own Siera Gunnett presented her business, She Makings, today at 1 Million Cups Kalamazoo. Way to go, Siera! Never stop putting yourself out there!

10/04/2021

Applications are due today by end of day!

WMU student entrepreneurs - don't miss out! Applications for the chance to participate in Starting Gate, the student business accelerator, are due by October 4.

The program helps WMU students of any major, achieve success in their business endeavors through weekly meetings, trainings, workshops, and more.

Find out more and apply: https://wmich.edu/startinggate/apply

04/03/2021

WMU students compete for the best business pitch! Join us on April 9. Register below!

The K.C. O'Shaughnessy Competition and Showcase is an opportunity for WMU students to pitch their innovative business ideas for a chance to win prizes and receive feedback. The 2021 competition will be held virtually and the public is invited to attend the finals on Friday, April 9, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Register now: https://wmich.edu/business/pitch-rsvp

03/15/2021

Starting Gate, the student business accelerator, is proud to present Demo Day. Join us for this virtual event TODAY, Monday, March 15, from 4-6 p.m. as the 2021 Starting Gate cohort introduces their products or services to investors for potential funding.
Register now: https://wmich.edu/business/demo-rsvp

09/24/2020

Don't forget to apply to Starting Gate by this Sunday, Sept. 27!

Contact: Deanne PucaSeptember 24, 2020 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from all majors who have a business idea and are looking to develop and launch a new company though an accelerated process are encouraged to apply by midnight Sunday, Sept. 27, to Starting Gate, Western Michigan University's entrepre...

09/23/2020

The deadline to apply for Starting Gate, WMU's student business accelerator is quickly approaching! Starting Gate is open to all WMU students and will help you set and achieve goals, build relationships, connect with mentors and access startup funding opportunities to put your business idea on the fast-track to launch.
Find out more and apply by September 27: https://wmich.edu/startinggate

07/08/2020

My co-workers are are so fun!

The Haworth College of Business is ready to see you in the fall!

07/07/2020

Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday is going virtual! Register to join us on 7/28 to watch 3 startup companies pitch to a panel of seasoned investors. Get an inside look at what investors look for in a pitch. https://bit.ly/2CvqS86

07/06/2020

07/01/2020

Due to COVID-19 we decided to play it safe, so we are going to start our “pop up shop” virtually! Orders will be local pickup only, pickups are curbside at the park trades center. Purchases and pickup appointments will be made through the website starting on Saturday July 11th at 12pm —> www.littleshopofplants.com🌿💚

06/30/2020

Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday will go online this July 28th. Register now to participate. More information is at http://ow.ly/pABP50A8j7A