$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown Returns with Increased Support from Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank and TechTown Detroit announce the 13th annual Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, offering $100,000 in startup funding to entrepreneurs planning to open brick-and-mortar stores in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park. Applications open March 3-April 4, 2025.
Comerica Bank and Comerica Charitable Foundation have increased their total support to $200,000 this year, up $50,000 from previous years. Since 2012, they have invested over $1.3 million in the program.
The contest includes two rounds of public voting to select Top 10 and Top 4 entrepreneurs, culminating in the Hatch Off on June 11 where finalists present their business plans. Previous winners include G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs (2024), Bouncing Around The Motor City (2023), and Little Liberia (2022). Hatch Detroit alumni have opened more than 50 businesses, employing over 500 people and investing more than $7 million in their businesses.
Comerica Bank e TechTown Detroit annunciano il 13° annuale Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, che offre $100,000 in finanziamenti per startup a imprenditori che intendono aprire negozi fisici a Detroit, Hamtramck o Highland Park. Le domande saranno aperte dal 3 marzo al 4 aprile 2025.
Comerica Bank e la Comerica Charitable Foundation hanno aumentato il loro supporto totale a $200,000 quest'anno, con un incremento di $50,000 rispetto agli anni precedenti. Dal 2012, hanno investito oltre $1.3 milioni nel programma.
Il concorso include due turni di votazione pubblica per selezionare i Top 10 e i Top 4 imprenditori, culminando nel Hatch Off dell'11 giugno, dove i finalisti presenteranno i loro piani aziendali. I vincitori precedenti includono G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs (2024), Bouncing Around The Motor City (2023) e Little Liberia (2022). Gli alumni di Hatch Detroit hanno aperto più di 50 attività, impiegando oltre 500 persone e investendo più di $7 milioni nelle loro imprese.
Comerica Bank y TechTown Detroit anuncian el 13º concurso anual Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, que ofrece $100,000 en financiamiento para startups a emprendedores que planean abrir tiendas físicas en Detroit, Hamtramck o Highland Park. Las solicitudes estarán abiertas del 3 de marzo al 4 de abril de 2025.
Comerica Bank y la Comerica Charitable Foundation han aumentado su apoyo total a $200,000 este año, un incremento de $50,000 en comparación con años anteriores. Desde 2012, han invertido más de $1.3 millones en el programa.
El concurso incluye dos rondas de votación pública para seleccionar a los 10 mejores y los 4 mejores emprendedores, culminando en el Hatch Off el 11 de junio, donde los finalistas presentarán sus planes de negocio. Los ganadores anteriores incluyen a G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs (2024), Bouncing Around The Motor City (2023) y Little Liberia (2022). Los alumni de Hatch Detroit han abierto más de 50 negocios, empleando a más de 500 personas e invirtiendo más de $7 millones en sus empresas.
코메리카 은행과 테크타운 디트로이트가 제13회 코메리카 해치 디트로이트 콘테스트를 발표하며, 디트로이트, 햄트랙, 하이랜드 파크에 오프라인 매장을 열 계획인 기업가에게 $100,000의 창업 자금을 제공합니다. 신청서는 2025년 3월 3일부터 4월 4일까지 열립니다.
코메리카 은행과 코메리카 자선재단은 올해 총 지원금을 $200,000로 늘렸으며, 이는 이전 해보다 $50,000 증가한 금액입니다. 2012년 이후로, 이들은 이 프로그램에 130만 달러 이상을 투자했습니다.
이번 콘테스트는 상위 10개 및 상위 4개 기업가를 선정하기 위한 두 차례의 공개 투표로 구성되며, 6월 11일 해치 오프에서 결선 진출자들이 사업 계획을 발표합니다. 이전 수상자로는 G.L.A.M. 바디 스크럽(2024), 모터 시티를 돌아다니는 바운싱(2023), 리틀 리베리아(2022)가 있습니다. 해치 디트로이트 졸업생들은 50개 이상의 사업체를 열었으며, 500명 이상의 직원을 고용하고 700만 달러 이상의 자금을 투자했습니다.
Comerica Bank et TechTown Detroit annoncent le 13ème concours annuel Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, offrant 100 000 $ de financement pour les startups aux entrepreneurs prévoyant d'ouvrir des magasins physiques à Detroit, Hamtramck ou Highland Park. Les candidatures sont ouvertes du 3 mars au 4 avril 2025.
Comerica Bank et la Comerica Charitable Foundation ont augmenté leur soutien total à 200 000 $ cette année, soit une augmentation de 50 000 $ par rapport aux années précédentes. Depuis 2012, ils ont investi plus de 1,3 million de dollars dans le programme.
Le concours comprend deux tours de vote public pour sélectionner les 10 meilleurs et les 4 meilleurs entrepreneurs, culminant avec le Hatch Off le 11 juin où les finalistes présenteront leurs plans d'affaires. Les anciens gagnants incluent G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs (2024), Bouncing Around The Motor City (2023) et Little Liberia (2022). Les anciens de Hatch Detroit ont ouvert plus de 50 entreprises, employant plus de 500 personnes et investissant plus de 7 millions de dollars dans leurs entreprises.
Comerica Bank und TechTown Detroit kündigen den 13. jährlichen Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest an, der $100,000 an Startup-Finanzierung für Unternehmer bietet, die planen, stationäre Geschäfte in Detroit, Hamtramck oder Highland Park zu eröffnen. Die Bewerbungen sind vom 3. März bis 4. April 2025 geöffnet.
Comerica Bank und die Comerica Charitable Foundation haben ihre Gesamtsumme in diesem Jahr auf $200,000 erhöht, was einem Anstieg von $50,000 im Vergleich zu den Vorjahren entspricht. Seit 2012 haben sie über $1,3 Millionen in das Programm investiert.
Der Wettbewerb umfasst zwei Runden öffentlicher Abstimmungen zur Auswahl der Top 10 und Top 4 Unternehmer, die am 11. Juni im Hatch Off gipfeln, wo die Finalisten ihre Geschäftspläne präsentieren. Ehemalige Gewinner sind G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs (2024), Bouncing Around The Motor City (2023) und Little Liberia (2022). Alumni von Hatch Detroit haben mehr als 50 Unternehmen gegründet, über 500 Menschen beschäftigt und mehr als 7 Millionen Dollar in ihre Unternehmen investiert.
- Increased financial support: $200,000 total commitment for 2025, up $50,000 from previous years
- Strong program track record: 50+ businesses opened, 500+ jobs created, $7M+ invested by alumni
- Significant long-term investment: $1.3M+ committed by Comerica since 2012
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Applications now open for the 13th annual entrepreneurial contest to find the next winning brick-and-mortar small business
Applications, available on HatchDetroit.com, open Monday, March 3, at noon and will close on Friday, April 4. Entrepreneurs with a retail concept looking to establish their first brick-and-mortar location in
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Information sessions for interested applicants will be held the week of March 17.
The small business contest includes two rounds of public voting to determine the Top 10 and Top 4 entrepreneurs, allowing the community to vote for their favorite business.
The competition culminates June 11 with the annual Hatch Off, where the Top 4 entrepreneurs present their business plans to a panel of judges and a live audience. There, the winner will receive the
Comerica Bank and Comerica Charitable Foundation Increase Support
As a proven launching pad for aspiring business owners, Comerica Bank and the Comerica Charitable Foundations are increasing their commitment to TechTown's Hatch Detroit program to amplify the impact on
Recognizing the cost of starting and sustaining a business has increased, and to further their commitment to ensuring the success of the Hatch Detroit program, Comerica Bank and the Comerica Charitable Foundation have increased their financial support to a combined total of
"Comerica Bank was founded in
In addition to its financial commitment, Comerica works alongside TechTown to provide in-kind support, such as technical services for contestants, during the contest.
Since 2019, Comerica Bank has provided the
"Working closely with small businesses, we see extraordinary entrepreneurs rich in ideas and passion who have dedicated their lives to launching and growing a business but remain in need of resources and mentorship. Year after year, TechTown and Hatch Detroit has provided a platform of extensive technical services and guidance needed to help entrepreneurs succeed, creating a strong foundation for
Including this year's contributions and grants, Comerica Bank and the Comerica Charitable Foundation have collectively committed over
TechTown's Commitment to Small Businesses and Hatch Detroit
Last year, TechTown celebrated 20 years serving
In 2022, Hatch Detroit was integrated into TechTown's suite of entrepreneurial programs and services.
Adding Hatch Detroit to its small business platform strengthened one of the city's most popular and successful entrepreneurial programs designed to transform neighborhoods through new brick-and-mortar retail shops.
Since then, Hatch Detroit alumni have opened their brick-and-mortar locations in five different neighborhoods, including: Craig's Coffee (Midtown), JP Makes and Bakes (New Center), K Walker Initiative (Midtown), Lily's & Elise (Livernois Avenue of Fashion), Next Chapter Books (East Indian Village), Shell Shock'd Tacos (Midtown), and Sepia Coffee Project (
The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown has helped create some of
Under TechTown's services and support, Bouncing Around the
In 2024, Tiffany Cartwright, founder and owner of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs, won the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown . G.L.A.M. is a certified woman- and minority-owned business based in
Together, Hatch Detroit alumni have opened more than 50 businesses, employ more than 500 people and have invested more than
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March 3: Applications open at noon
Week of March 17: Information sessions take place
April 4: Applications close
April 14: Top 25 contestants notified
May 15: Top 10 contestants revealed
May 16-23: Top 10 public voting takes place
May 27: Top 4 announced
June 2-11: Top 4 public voting takes place
June 11: Winner announced at Hatch Off
Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, has served
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