Michigan Business Beat | Jordan Turner, Grand Rapids SmartZone, Michigan Entrepreneurs & Innovators

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Originally uploaded April 23, re-edited July 11th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Jordan Turner, Economic Development Coordinator, Grand Rapids SmartZone, Grand Rapids, MI. The Grand Rapids SmartZone and its partners at Start Garden and Spartan Innovations are empowering Grand Rapids’ high-tech, high-growth startup community. Last month, the Grand Rapids SmartZone attended South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, representing Michigan at Midwest House. Several Grand Rapids-based entrepreneurs and innovators attended with their startups, all under the Grand Rapids SmartZone banner. At the event, founders were able to network and connect with investors. The Grand Rapids SmartZone provides a wide range of services to companies, including access to funding, networking opportunities, incubation space and more. Jordan can provide examples of companies that the Grand Rapids SmartZone has supported. o Examples: Protein Pints, OPNR, Vetr and Peadbo.