On June 9th the "Building the Civic 'Net" philanthropic initiative, sponsored by the the Village of Rochester Hills, awarded four grants. The program grants can be grouped into two categories: Entrepreneurship and Education.
This video will give you an overview of the program as well as an introduction to the work of the four grantees. Read below for more in depth information on the grantees, including links to their social media initiatives.
ENTREPREUNEURSHIP
Grantee: The City of Rochester Hills Entrepreneur's Network
Summary: According to Clarinda Harrison of the City of Rochester Hills, communicating with entrepreneurs of the 21st century involves modifying the ways in which business service agencies reach out to them. No longer can traditional one-dimensional communication and networking activities suffice in a marketplace where feedback, news and even commerce take place within an instant. The Rochester Hills entrepreneur's network will connect local entrepreneurs and individuals that are considering starting a business to business development resources and support.
To learn more about the Entrepreneur's Network, click here.
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Grantee: DetroitStartups.com
Summary: Led by Jake Lumetta, Detroitstartups.com, was started to help shine a spotlight on all the great people starting their own companies and getting involved with entrepreneurship locally in Rochester Hills as well as Michigan in general. Coming from working at Chrysler and obtaining my MBA at Oakland University, Jake recognize the need for such an initiative and the importance of keeping our talent here and not growing their companies elsewhere.
To learn more about DetroitStartups.com, click here.
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EDUCATION:
Grantee: The Meadow Brook Writing Project Summer Camps For Kids.
Summary: The Meadow Brook Writing Project is, according to teacher Laura Amatulli, hosting summer writing camps in the historic carriage house on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall & Gardens. Children entering kindergarten through 6th grade will explore the halls and grounds while they nurture, polish, and publish their writing.
To learn more about the Meadow Brook Writing Project Summer Camp for Kids, click here.
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Grantee: MySamson.Net
Summary: According to Randy Speck, MySamson.net, the Science, Art and Math Social Online Network is leading the revolution that is taking place in online education. Users can develop a personal profile, take fully accredited classes, share and learn from each other while participating in a dynamic educational experience not seen before online.
To learn more about the MySamson.net, click here.
Monday, June 1, 2009
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