Innovators Summit to connect entrepreneurs, investors in Muskegon

Entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and grow their ventures during the Innovators Summit, presented by the GVSU Muskegon Innovation Hub.

The event, scheduled for April 21 at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center in Muskegon, will highlight the creativity and innovation shaping the region. Doors open at noon.

The conference will offer networking opportunities and workshops for those looking to enhance the small business community in West Michigan.

"This summit is about more than inspiration, it's about activation," said Jen Wakely, assistant director for community and programming at the Hub. "We're convening founders, investors, corporate leaders and ecosystem partners who are building the next generation of businesses right here along the Lakeshore."

More than 300 entrepreneurs, investors, tech innovators and community leaders have registered, offering attendees a chance to connect with a wide range of industries and expertise.

Speakers include:

• Joe Carr, Tech Business Consultant at Michigan Small Business Development Center
• Rae Lynn Humphreys, co-founder of Más Marketing + Co.
• Tamara Jackson-Gatewood, director of lending at Michigan Women Forward
• Taryn Kutches, co-founder of Joyn Collective
• Paola Mendivil, Bilingual Business Development Officer at GROW
• Jamiel Robinson, founder of Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses
• Dre Wallace, CEO and co-founder of Opnr

Registration is open at the Muskegon Innovation Hub webpage .