WCC student Roman Karas is Michigan's youth entrepreneur of the year
Rich Rezler - November 18, 2025
At the age of 17, Roman Karas is running four startup businesses, giving TEDx talks and planning to use his entrepreneurship skills to make healthcare solutions more accessible and affordable.
View Post : WCC student Roman Karas is Michigan's youth entrepreneur of the yeartags: Awards, Entrepreneurship, November 2025, Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Student Profile, On The Record
Applications open for next Start-Up Incubator at WCC
Fran LeFort - September 12, 2024
Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
View Post : Applications open for next Start-Up Incubator at WCCtags: Entrepreneurship Center, Start-Up Incubator, Entrepreneurship, Cohort
WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fair
WCC Public Relations - July 18, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will host a mini pitch competition for artists, lead hands-on semiconductor and EV activities for kids and showcase its musical talents at this weekend’s Ann Arbor Art Fair.
View Post : WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fairtags: EV, Pitch, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Semiconductor
Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project empowers entrepreneurs
Fran LeFort - June 18, 2024
Washtenaw Community College announces the launch of the Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project aimed at fostering innovation and empowering local entrepreneurs.
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WCC Start-Up Week, Pitch@WCC boost entrepreneurs
Fran LeFort - April 19, 2024
The inaugural Start-Up week will run in conjunction with the annual Pitch@WCC competition in which new and aspiring business owners compete for cash prizes to launch or grow their companies.
View Post : WCC Start-Up Week, Pitch@WCC boost entrepreneurstags: Pitch@WCC, Start-Up Incubator, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center
WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards
Rich Rezler - March 13, 2024
Three local entrepreneurs were recognized with WCC/Parkridge Black Business Excellence & Impact Awards for their dedication to community service.
View Post : WCC honors three local entrepreneurs with Black Business Excellence and Impact Awardstags: Parkridge Community Center, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, College and Career Readiness, Black Business Excellence and Impact Awards
Rep. Debbie Dingell to open entrepreneur panel discussion April 4
WCC Public Relations - March 06, 2024
The public is invited to a panel discussion, "Entrepreneurs: Why They Start & What Keeps Them Going," to be hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) on Thursday, April 4.
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Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCC
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Judges picked Brian Scott, owner of Broadcast Boot Camp, as the winner of the night's largest prize. He earned $7,500 for having the top pitch in the "Build" category.
View Post : Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCCtags: Entrepreneurship, On The Record, Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship Center, June 2023
Small business owners find success after partnering with WCC
Kayla Gahagan - May 09, 2023
The owners of Wolverine Pickleball explain how the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC helped guide them to success.
View Post : Small business owners find success after partnering with WCCtags: Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, small business, Workforce Training
Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - January 17, 2023
The Washtenaw Community College's "Pitch@WCC” business competition is the perfect opportunity to connect, get some feedback and earn cash to take your business to the next level.
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