Midwest House 2026 Grand Rapids Kickoff
Midwest House 2026 Grand Rapids Kickoff
Detroit — Tuesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM ET
Location: Start Garden, Bamboo Grand Rapids
New year. New partners. New momentum — Grand Rapids edition.
Launch week rolls into Grand Rapids with a powerful lineup of friends and collaborators.
We’ll be joined by our longtime partners Start Garden, Bamboo, and the City of Grand Rapids SmartZone—and we’re thrilled to welcome two game-changing national organizations to the table:
• The National Bankers Association Foundation, teaming up with Midwest House to advance the Midwest Economic Mobility Bond Initiative,
• Right to Start, officially launching the Michigan Starts Coalition, a statewide movement to unlock entrepreneurship for all. "The Michigan Starters Coalition’s work centers on convening, storytelling, and civic activation that connect entrepreneurs directly to decision-making processes. Our discussions, surfaces where capital, policy, and support systems work and where friction persists in practice. These insights fuel public dialogue, inform decision-makers, and help align institutions around practical changes that strengthen Michigan’s civic infrastructure, positioning entrepreneurs as visible and credible contributors to the state’s shared future."
This gathering will spotlight Midwest House’s 2026 roadmap, how the Economic Mobility Bond aims to connect more small-business owners to capital, and how the Michigan Starts Coalition will champion entrepreneurs across the state.
Food, drink, and good energy will be flowing—come be part of what’s next for Michigan’s startup future.