CoLaunch

✨ Big ideas start here. ✨

SAVE THE DATE to join us for an afternoon experience where the Lakeshore’s boldest dreamers, doers, and disruptors collide—celebrating creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. 💡⚙️🌐

Muskegon has always been a place of makers, builders, and visionaries. From industry and design to tech and creative enterprise, innovation has shaped our shoreline for generations. Now, we’re bringing that energy together—on purpose, in one place, for maximum impact.

📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
🌍 World Innovation Day

Introducing the Innovators Summit—Muskegon’s first large-scale, regionally focused event dedicated entirely to innovation. This high-impact, half-day experience will convene 300+ leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, manufacturers, students, and community partners for:
🔥 An inspiring keynote
🧠 Dynamic breakout sessions
💬 Thought-provoking panels
🚀 A showcase of local innovations shaping our future

🔗 Website + registration coming soon—stay tuned!

Congrats to our fellow CoLaunch member, Keith Crandall, on being named Lakeshore Innovator of the Year! Well deserved!👏

Medical researcher selected as 2025 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year By employing cutting-edge technology, Keith Crandall's innovative work in medical research is providing a valuable resource for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

💭⚙️Are you a dreamer or a doer? What separates dreamers from doers is the relentless ex*****on — the daily grind, tough decisions, and long-term commitment it takes to turn vision into reality.

Got a Startup Idea? Here's What It Really Takes to Make It Work | Entrepreneur Having a great idea is only the starting line.

Want to patent? Avoid these common mistakes.
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