Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, Grand Valley State Partner with Warriors Rising

The state of Michigan’s Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) is getting a $150,000 grant from Utah-based veterans nonprofit Warrior Rising to stage Warrior Rising’s upcoming Business Shower event in Detroit, scheduled for Sept. 20-21.
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Warriors Rising is coming to Detroit this September to educate veterans on how entrepreneurship can improve their lives. // Photo courtesy of GVSU

The state of Michigan’s Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) is getting a $150,000 grant from Utah-based veterans nonprofit Warrior Rising to stage Warrior Rising’s upcoming Business Shower event in Detroit, scheduled for Sept. 20-21.

The Business Shower is meant to provide veteran entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their business ideas and connect with industry experts for potential funding and mentorship opportunities.

In addition to the partnership with MVTF, Warrior Rising is working with Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Allendale Charter Township and its Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation to create a new Veteran Business Accelerator program.

“We are immensely grateful for the support of the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund,” says Jason Van Camp, executive director of Warrior Rising. “Their generous contribution will enable us to continue our mission of empowering veteran entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth in the Detroit community.”

Lindell Holm, director of Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, says the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund wants to see the veteran community in Michigan thrive.

“We believe that partnering with Warrior Rising and GVSU can help make that happen by providing the necessary tools for veteran entrepreneurs to unleash their full potential,” says Holm. “We expect this collaboration will kickstart the growth of veterans who accept the challenge to start their own businesses.”

The partnership with GVSU will create a new program combining Warrior Rising’s curriculum and modeled after the school’s successful Michigan Veterans Entrepreneur Lab. The program was developed to provide veteran entrepreneurs nationwide with the resources, mentorship, and support needed to accelerate the growth of their businesses.

Through this program, veteran entrepreneurs should have the opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, connect with industry professionals, and gain valuable skills to drive their businesses forward.

“We are honored to collaborate with Warrior Rising in supporting our nation’s veterans,” says Michael Hycinthe, representative from Grand Valley State University. “Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of veteran entrepreneurs and contribute to the economic prosperity of our communities.”

For more information about Warrior Rising and its initiatives, visit warriorrising.org.